Two Local Gap Stores Closing In 2021: Patch PM

Wellesley MA

11 December, 2020

4:14 PM

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WELLESLEY, MA — Happy Friday and congratulations and making it through a cold December week. Saturday might see some rain but thankfully no real snow is predicted until Wednesday. With just two weeks left until Christmas, Bay Staters are likely looking for holiday shopping bargains. Some bittersweet deals are coming out of Wellesley and Brookline as the Gap stores in both towns prepare to close with blowout sales. Gap said the closures are part of a "strategy to adapt to the changing needs of our customer and growth of our online business." The Wellesley location is set to close at the end of January. Here are some other stories we've kept an eye on: Around MetroWest Concord PD Investigate Luring Incident On Strawberry Hill Road Concord police are investigating an incident of a suspicious person that happened on Monday. More Charges Possible For Natick Aldi Robbery Suspect A 56-year-old Worcester man may face more charges following an armed robbery of a Natick supermarket, according to police. Weston Man Sentenced for Wire Fraud In Student Recruitment Scheme A Weston man was sentenced in connection with a scheme to defraud private high schools and international students of millions of dollars in tuition and other fees. Isolation Plagues Framingham Seniors During Pandemic: COA A Framingham Council on Aging (COA) survey of residents over age 55 has found that older people are grappling with isolation amid the coronavirus pandemic, which has had a deadlier impact on older Americans. Around Worcester Where To See Holiday Light Displays In MetroWest, Worcester Areas This holiday season is a lot different due to the pandemic — luckily, you can still head out for a drive (or walk, in some cases) through local holiday light displays. Worcester Begins To See Coronavirus 'Thanksgiving Spike' Worcester added a whopping 1,268 new coronavirus cases over the past week, which city health officials believe is the first sign of a spike in cases related to the Thanksgiving holiday.