Priscilla Candies to close

February 17th, 2011 by Noah R. Bombard

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In many ways, it represents what you might call “Old Lawrence.” But Priscilla Candies, which started in Lawrence in the 1920s may shut its doors for good this April as the current owners prepare for retirement.

Also today, lots of chatter on our story about Methuen considering sending kids to school on Saturdays to make up for snow days.

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  • Anonymous

    Say it aint so…I could take Cedar Crest leaving, I could take Lawtons leaving, but not Priscilla’s Noooooooooooooo. Best damn milk chocolate in the world. I will end my accounting carreer today and start making the chocolate please don’t close. Can I buy the recipe and open Priscilla’s II?

  • http://blogs.eagletribune.com/headlines Noah R. Bombard

    You can buy the business outright if you’re so inclined. The owners said they’d even stay on for a month or two to train a new owner. It is very much a trade and learned skill. These guys clearly know what they’re doing.

    I can’t help but think they could do a lot better in the marketing department, though. These days it’s all about marketing and packaging. They’ve definitely got a high-end product it’s just a matter of getting it into a high-end market.

  • Yvonne

    Oh no! Dad’s running down there right now. LOL
    Seriously, candy from Priscilla’s has always been such a treat. It certainly will be missed. All the landmarks from Lawrence are leaving us. How sad.

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  • Anonymous

    I am working on investors as we speak.

    • http://blogs.eagletribune.com/headlines Noah R. Bombard

      If you’re serious, shoot a note to Bill Kirk at bkirk@eagletribune.com. He’s working on the story for the paper to run this weekend. I’m sure the fact that there are interested parties out there would be something he’d want to include.