TRURO – Another long-established downtown business is closing its doors.
Quality furniture retailer M.P. Crowell Ltd., which has operated out of the same Prince Street location since the store’s opening on June 14, 1961, is planning to close within the next few months.
Steve Crowell, one of three owners along with brothers Randy and Mark, said they came to a decision over the Christmas holidays that the time had come to retire.
Mayor Bill Mills appeared stunned by the news when contacted by the Truro Daily News for reaction.
“You’re kidding,” he said. “Holy smokes – I’m glad I’m sitting down on (hearing) that one.”
Crowell said the decision was not related to any business concerns and despite rumours circulating that the company had been sold, that is not the case.
Crowell said no attempts have been made as yet to even advertise the business but the owners would be open to entertaining offers.
The store is expected to close by spring.
