Small business has big impact on Allston
With the image of the Swiss Alps laminated on the windows of a former garage behind them, Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino, Swissbäkers’ husband-and-wife team of Thomas and Helene Stohr, their sons Tobias and Nicolas, officials from Harvard University, and Swiss Consul General Felix Moesner joined a group of bakers to cut the ribbon on a new children’s playground and outdoor seating area at 168 Western Ave. in Allston. The crisp slice of scissors on ribbon gave way to cheers, putting in place the final pieces of a project that has introduced an instantly popular business to Allston, brought 50 new jobs to the community, and enlivened Western Avenue “Small businesses are the backbone of the city and a key to what makes Boston’s neighborhoods work,” said Menino, who applauded Swissbäkers for bringing new jobs and contributing to the revitalization of the community. “Thanks to Thomas and Helene for having the courage...