Overview
- Golden Temple announced on Saturday that it has officially closed its doors after 66 years on Beacon Street, posting a short message of gratitude to customers.
- Party Favors owners John and Mary Lynn said they will wind down their Coolidge Corner shop with a final day of July 15 and reduced weekend hours as they prepare to leave the business.
- Party Favors has put many items, including decor, plates, napkins, cards, and candy, on sale for 50 percent off while it liquidates stock ahead of the July 15 closing.
- Neither business disclosed specific reasons for the decisions, and reporters who sought comment from the owners did not receive detailed explanations.
- Together the two stores represent about 100 years of service to Brookline, and coverage has focused on the businesses’ roles as neighborhood anchors and the likely local impact of their departures.