The owner of m.elene Vintage, the Boutique at m.elene and Mason Lee has scaled back her businesses.
Molly Halbert announced on the m.elene Facebook page that The Boutique at m.elene and Mason Lee, located at 21 and 17 S. Beaver St. in downtown York, respectively, have closed. The original m.elene vintage store, located at 22 S. Beaver St., will remain open and now offers new and vintage goods, “while continuing to share its beautiful building and courtyard for events and community engagement,” according to the post.
“I have decided to spend this precious time dedicated to being with my children. I will continue to be an active supporter of our incredible community, striving to further grow and develop the city of York. The time I spend with my children is invaluable and I am beyond grateful for those who have supported me in making this very difficult decision,” Halbert wrote in the post.
Mason Lee opened in June and The Boutique at m.elene, an expansion of m.elene Vintage, opened in 2021.
Openings
Hanover
Decked Out Donuts: 1185 High St., Hanover
Decked Out Donuts, a family business making handcrafted yeast, old fashioned and cake doughnuts, will be opening in Hanover. While an opening date has not been announced, owner Amy Lovisone said they plan to open in December.
Currently, Lovisone is trying out many different recipes, including gluten free, vegan, doughnut waffles, chocolate and peanut butter, pumpkin spice and more.
West York
Kid to Kid: 850 Town Center Drive, York
Kid to Kid, a children’s consignment store, is opening Thursday, Oct. 6 in the Manchester Town Centre. The store accepts gently used items, which can be sold to the store for cash or for store credit to buy other gently used items.
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Uptown Cheapskate: 860 Town Center Drive, York
Uptown Cheapskate recently opened at the Manchester Town Centre. Customers can sell clothing items for cash or 25% more in store credit.
The store is open to buy 10 a.m.- 6 p.m., Monday-Saturday.
Belco Community Credit Union: 4600 Mt. Zion Drive, Enola
Belco Community Credit Union opened its newest branch Sept. 22. This new facility is the second Belco branch to offer Interactive Teller Machine (ITM) service, according to a news release. Along with standard ATM services, ITM’s offer the ability to complete 95% of typical transactions members would otherwise go to a teller window for. Access to branch ITM machines is available in the drive-through lanes.
Palmyra
Seltzer's Smokehouse Meats: 209 N. Railroad St., Palmyra
Seltzer's Smokehouse Meats opened a new new outlet store and museum in September. At the grand opening, Seltzer CEO and owner Peter Austin Wagoner said that the idea of opening this type of store has "been percolating for a couple years."
The fourth generation-owned company produces bologna, deli meats and beef sticks that are sold in local grocery stores. While this new store provides visitors with the company's signature meat products, residents can also purchase other Central Pa. products, including whoopie pies, Hershey products, Wilbur Buds and Swiss drinks.
"We want small craft products like ourselves that are unique to Central Pennsylvania, that somebody from out of town who has never been here before might not have tried," Wagoner said. "So we want to promote some of these local businesses in our area as well."
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Grants
The Crispus Attucks Charter School was awarded a $1.1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor to expand its Youthbuild program.
According to a news release, the grant award will provide students at the school with the opportunity to receive certifications in construction, certified nursing assistance, phlebotomy, welding and commercial drivers license through a partnership with York County School of Technology.
More information on Crispus Attucks Charter School can be found on the website at cachaterschool.org.
Open house event
Courthouse Commons: 50 N. Duke St., York
Susquehanna Real Estate is hosting an open house at Courthouse Commons from 4-7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 7.
Courthouse Commons is within walking distance to the Central Market York, Appell Center for the Performing Arts, downtown restaurants and other venues. The project consists of 1 and 2 bedroom units, some with flex spaces that can add a bedroom, office or study, according to a news release.
“The units offer lots of amenities and conveniences for those seeking an urban living lifestyle,” president of Susquehanna Real Estate Jack Kay said in the release.
Units will be available for occupancy in October. In June, when the development announcement was originally made, the opening date for occupancy was slated for August.
Light refreshments will be served at the open house event and the following Saturday morning from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Private tours can also be arranged with Sherman Property Management by visiting them online at go-sherman.com or by calling them at 717-699-2229.
Personnel news
Central Penn Business Journal has selected Roth J. Preap, grants program officer at York County Community Foundation, as a Forty Under 40 recipient.
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Forty Under 40 recognizes professionals 40 years of age and younger who have been successful in the Central Pa. area. Honorees, chosen by the editors and publisher of the Central Penn Business Journal, were selected based on professional accomplishments, community service and commitment to inspiring change.
“Roth is not only an integral part of our team at YCCF, but an outstanding member of York’s arts and nonprofit communities. His commitment to making York County better extends beyond his professional life into his personal life as well,” president and CEO of YCCF Jane M. Conover said.
Outside of his role with YCCF, Preap has been leading the York Youth Symphony Orchestra as the operations and personnel manager since 2018, according to a news release. He also volunteers with the Cultural Alliance of York County, spreading awareness and access to the arts.
The winners will be honored on Oct. 19 at the Hilton Harrisburg. Honorees will be profiled in a magazine that will be inserted into the Oct. 28 issue of Central Penn Business Journal and will be available online at CPBJ.com.
