The recent closure of Ayers Variety & Hardware was a stark reminder that nothing is forever, even businesses that have built generational relationships with customers. The shuttering of the store that served Westover for nearly 80 years is also an indication of how challenging current times are for many of Arlington's other small businesses, community leaders say.
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