Oct 5, 2012
Noa, on Charles Street, Specializes in New England-Made GoodsBy Kimberly AshtonBeaconHill.Patch.com

Boston, MA – When Ian and Barbara Scofidio were looking for a place to relocate their Groton-based artisanal gift shop, noa, they wanted a place that hadn’t been overrun by chain stores but rather valued independent retailers.

Charles Street, they said, stood out as a “genuine Main Street” in the city. Today marks one month since noa opened its doors at 88 Charles St., where Good used to be.

“A whole new group of retailers are choosing Charles Street because of Beacon Hill residents’ support of local retail – and shoppers are noticing the new vibe alone what used to be antiques row,” Barbara Scofidio said in an email

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