Gillette’s Records was a longtime favorite for Riverside youth

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Gillette’s Records was a longtime favorite for Riverside youth

One of the original shops in the last phase of the new Brockton Arcade was Gillette’s Records, a teen hangout and music mecca in Riverside for about 25 years. For those who remember, its owner was very much a kid-at-heart. Gillette’s Records opened April 11, 1962, along with five other stores. The owner of Gillette’s was Doug Gillette, who, at age 53, could not be considered a “youth.” However, he wanted to connect to the youth of the day, and t…