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From left to right: Cathleen Ihasz, Nicole Ihasz, Scott Austin, and Ashley Ihasz-Austin on the iconic Northshire Bookstore steps. © 2022 Nick Spanos, courtesy of Spanos Photo
“ It was a gut yes for all of us,” recalls Nicole.“ We grew up here. This store has meant so much to us. We never even thought it would be a possibility, so when it was, it was one that we couldn’ t walk away from.”
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After a lifelong career in the music industry, Scott, Northshire’ s Chief Operations Officer, noted that the transition hasn’ t been without its challenges.“ Overseeing a high-volume business with dozens of employees in two locations- and in two states- certainly keeps things interesting!” Still, he says,“ the experience has been deeply rewarding. Ed and Barbara still visit the store regularly, and it’ s not unusual for Ed and me to get into an extended conversation about the business. I’ m fortunate to have his occasional counsel, and his amazing insights into how they ran the store in keeping with their original vision. That’ s helped us carry the legacy forward.”
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The centerpiece of this milestone year is a celebratory event planned for August 8, 2026, on-site at the Manchester location, with festivities also taking place at the Saratoga Springs, NY store. 102.7 WEQX-FM radio will be on-site broadcasting live— a natural and fun extension of an already close relationship.“ We are very friendly with the on-air staff.
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