Business & Tech

Visions for Vacancies: How to Fill Martin Opticians' Space

If you could pick a business to fill their shoes, what would it be?


The sign thanking customers for 47 years with Martin Opticians is still hanging in the window of their vacant 119 Highland Ave space. 

The block also houses Bagels Best, Not Your Average Joe's, Perennial Designs and a Citizens Bank. Two doors down, construction crews renovate the interior of a space that will become Needham Center Wine and Spirits. So, we're wondering, what's next? 

While it may not be possible to replace the 47-year veterans of Highland Avenue, the question is: how can Needham best fill the space. Obviously, the pie-in-the-sky ideas you share here may not actually come to fruition, but let's pretend you are in charge for a minute:

What would you want to see go into this space? 

Tell us in the comments. If you have memories to share of the original location, please add them to the comments too! 


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