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Apple Meadow Hardware History
Nearly 50 years of family ownership, community roots, and dedicated service in Townsend.
Apple Meadow Ace Hardware was established in 1977 as a small 700-square-foot retail hardware store. At the time, the Briguglio family owned and operated Apple Meadow Farm, a poultry farm in Townsend, Massachusetts. Sam Briguglio (the patriarch of the family) was often challenged to repair equipment and work on other farm tasks when no retail hardware stores were open on Sundays. The opportunity arose when, at that time, Shattuck Hardware closed its doors, and Sam bought the building at 10 Elm Street.
From its small footprint, Sam and then manager Tom Osowski created a special hometown hardware store, focused on helping fulfill the growing community’s need for hardware items. With a special attention to “if we can’t get it, you don’t need it,” Apple Meadow Ace Hardware worked hard on expanding the offerings and services. With such community support, we were able to add 4,000 square feet to our existing footprint, giving us the opportunity to stock more product and add new inventory.
Sam senior retired and left the reins to his son, Sam, and his daughter, Jane. Both Sam and Jane kept the enthusiasm and pride in their father’s accomplishments alive. Over the years, we have added more relevant products and stayed current with industry trends. With Jane’s passing in 2013, Sam took on the sole responsibility of keeping the family business alive and thriving. Sam’s children, Pearl and Sam Jr., are currently active in the business, and with their enthusiasm, Apple Meadow Ace Hardware is poised to thrive with the next generation.
Today, with a great staff, Apple Meadow Ace Hardware remains customer and community-focused.
From its small footprint, Sam and then manager Tom Osowski created a special hometown hardware store, focused on helping fulfill the growing community’s need for hardware items. With a special attention to “if we can’t get it, you don’t need it,” Apple Meadow Ace Hardware worked hard on expanding the offerings and services. With such community support, we were able to add 4,000 square feet to our existing footprint, giving us the opportunity to stock more product and add new inventory.
Sam senior retired and left the reins to his son, Sam, and his daughter, Jane. Both Sam and Jane kept the enthusiasm and pride in their father’s accomplishments alive. Over the years, we have added more relevant products and stayed current with industry trends. With Jane’s passing in 2013, Sam took on the sole responsibility of keeping the family business alive and thriving. Sam’s children, Pearl and Sam Jr., are currently active in the business, and with their enthusiasm, Apple Meadow Ace Hardware is poised to thrive with the next generation.
Today, with a great staff, Apple Meadow Ace Hardware remains customer and community-focused.
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