Century-old Chocolate Business Arrives In Newton

NEWTON, MA — City leaders and community members gathered to attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony of a new business Friday afternoon.

Hilliards Chocolates launched its newest location at 1 Chestnut St. in West Newton. The fourth-generation family business was founded in 1924 and also has spots in Norwell, Mansfield, and North Easton. It is now led by the founders’ great-granddaughter Maegan McCarthy Dec. The business’s offerings are headlined by handcrafted chocolate, ice cream, and custom gifting for holidays, weddings, and corporate events.

After the ribbon-cutting, the 2,400 square-foot store was opened to the public for an open house for three hours.

Mayor Ruthanne Fuller and members of the Newton City Council were some of the most notable attendees.

Co-owner Gordon Scott is a Newton resident.

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