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Gillette manufacturing glides out of Southie

Gillette manufacturing glides out of South Boston
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Fun fact: Disposable razors were patented in 1904. | Photo by @t4pe
Over 30 acres is about to open up in South Boston. Procter & Gamble announced it will move the Gillette manufacturing team from Southie along Fort Point Channel to its Andover location.

The company wants to make better use of the local ~31-acre campus + the newer 150-acre P&G campus ~25 miles outside of Boston.

This cut is the end of an era, so to speak, since blade-making has been part of the storied neighborhood since 1904. The company began in a South Boston building with Gillette founder King Camp Gillette on West First Street.

Today, the Gillette World Shaving Headquarters is located at 1 Granite St. and the company is valued is at approximately $6.6 billion.

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The the South Boston neighborhood view from the Gillette offices.

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Photo by @pradypani

There are 450 manufacturing workers in South Boston today and all will be offered jobs in Andover. The corporate team of 750 engineering + research and development employees will remain in South Boston, for now — there is no word if the team will remain at the current location or move to a nearby vacant leased office space. Until then, the “World Shaving Headquarters” sign will still shine bright.

P&G expects to complete the move of manufacturing employees by 2026.

The team is hoping to work with the community to design and plan for a space that better serves the South Boston neighborhood. Some ideas mentioned include more markets and affordable housing, public space, and climate-resilient developments. As an added benefit, the increase in new development would lead to more jobs for the community.
Asked

What would you like to see in the redeveloped space?

A. Market and affordable housing
B. A waterfront park
C. Retail space with shopping and restaurants
D. Another brand move in to Boston
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Events
Wednesday, Oct. 25
  • Spooky Book Fair | Wednesday, Oct. 25 | 5-9 p.m. | Sam Adams Boston Taproom, 60 State St., Boston | Free | Join Trident Booksellers for a book fair pop-up with plenty of horror, witchy, and graphic novels to browse, plus tarot readings.
  • Wire Tree Art Class | Wednesday, Oct. 25 | 6-8 p.m. | Bone Up Brewing, 38 Norman St., Everett | $75 | Sip on a free beer while award-winning wire artist Ryan Kelley teaches guests how to create a wire tree in any style.
  • DIY Custom Sneaker Paint Night | Wednesday, Oct. 25 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Night Shift Brewing, 87 Santilli Hwy., Everett | $33 | Bring your own sneakers to this paint class with Boston Women’s Market to refresh a pair of kicks.
Thursday, Oct. 26
  • The Night BOOzaar: Halloween Edition | Thursday, Oct. 26 | 5-9:30 p.m. | The Charles River Speedway, 525 Western Ave., Brighton | Free | This ghoulish edition of the monthly market features a haunted divination room, creature feature workshop, and costume contest.
  • Halloween Themed Flower Arranging Workshop | Thursday, Oct. 26 | 6-7 p.m. | Boston Public Market, 100 Hanover St., Boston | $45 | Create a Halloween-themed flower arrangement with a drink from the Pine Bar + snacks from the other PBM vendors.
Friday, Oct. 27
  • “Hocus Pocus” Movie Night | Friday, Oct. 27 | 7 p.m. | Fenway Park, 4 Jersey St., Boston | $5-$10 | Catch a screening of the classic Disney Halloween movie on the center field videoboard.
  • Boston Celtics vs. Miami Heat | Friday, Oct. 27 | 7:30 p.m. | TD Garden, 100 Legends Way, Boston | Prices vary | The Celtics will tip off at 7:30 p.m. against the visitors from Miami.
Saturday, Oct. 28
  • Converse: Custom Chainstitching | Saturday, Oct. 28 | Times vary | The Current, 100 Seaport Blvd., Boston | Price of purchase | Customize your new kicks (or apparel) from Converse with on-site embroidery by Goody Great.
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Seasonal

5 Halloween things you still have time to order
A front door decorated with hay, pumpkins, and floating witch hats.
Grab a 12-pack of floating witch hats and bedazzle the front porch. | Photo via Amazon
It’s not too late to celebrate the most wonderful time of fear — we mean, of the year. Snag Halloween essentials that will ship in time:
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News Notes
Coming Soon
  • A new independent bookstore is coming soon to South Boston. South End Books will take over the Sam’s Glass and Mirror shop located on Shawmut Avenue. Stay tuned for the next page of details.
Eat
  • Make those reservations now — Yelp released the top 50 restaurants to eat at in Boston for 2023. The list includes popular choices like Waverly Kitchen & Bar, Krasi, and Oleana in Cambridge.
Biz
  • TD Bank plans to open a new Roxbury branch in Nubian Square. There is no open date to withdraw yet, but residents can expect traditional banking services in addition to the bank’s first “community-centered store” in New England. (Boston Business Journal)
Arts
  • The Pao Arts Center will host a new exhibit called “Lunchbox Moments” by artist Amie Bantz beginning Friday, Oct. 27. For this exhibition, the artist collected narratives from the AAPI community and wrote their stories on spray-painted lunch boxes. This exhibit will be on display until Feb. 17, 2024.
Ranked
  • No. 8. That’s where Boston ranked on Wallet’s recent list of the best cities for Halloween. The list also ranked our city in the third spot for trick-or-treater friendliness. Tell us: What is the best neighborhood to visit for trick-or-treating?
Finance
Pets
  • Nom Nom’s pre-portioned meals for dogs are made with whole-food ingredients you actually recognize — like sweet potato, beef, and pork. Get 50% off your first order (plus, free shipping).*
Eat

25 places to eat outdoors

Patios for outdoor dining around Boston, MA
A sunny day on the Barking Crab patio.
Picture walking out on to a floating dock to enjoy oysters, shrimp cocktail, and lobster rolls. | Photo via Barking Crab by C. McIntosh Photo
There’s a limited patio season in Boston. We’re ready to take advantage of the few warm days we have left and there’s no better time to dine al fresco than now.

Save this list of 25 patios for when you’re craving a bite + some sunshine.

Restaurants

City Tap House | 10 Boston Wharf Rd.
Enjoy brunch with a view and plenty of special events during the weekends.

Legal Harborside | 270 Northern Avenue
Reservations are encouraged for the Seaport location of the Legal Sea Foods chain, which features three floors under one retractable roof.

Shy Bird |12 Old Colony Ave. and 390 Third St., Cambridge
The South Boston location shares a patio with Castle Island Brewing and the Kendall Square patio offers covered seating.

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The Wrap
 
Jess Burton in a blue shirt and gold necklace

Today’s edition by:
Jessica
From the editor
Murder mystery seems to be the theme of the season — here’s another to check out this week.

Join the Boston Lyric Opera’s social group called Prima, on Thursday, Oct. 26 to solve a murder mystery case featuring an evening of puzzles and opera. Light bites and drinks will be included, plus performances from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $25.
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