Comings & Goings: New Ace Hardware store in Boonsboro; hydroponics business growing

Julie E. Greene, The Herald-Mail
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Ace Hardware of Boonsboro recently held its grand opening

Ace of Boonsboro, an Ace Hardware franchise, opened Oct. 24 at 6720 Old National Pike. The local store was planning a ribbon cutting this past Friday and grand opening this past weekend, Store Manager Patrick Hollis said.

Among the store's products are hardware and grilling supplies, paint, lawn care equipment and tools. The store is a Stihl dealer. Ace of Boonsboro also offers glass cutting services, Hollis said.

Ace of Boonsboro opened in late October on the south side of town.
Ace of Boonsboro opened in late October on the south side of town.

Store hours are 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sundays.

One of the store owners also is planning to open a storage rental unit business in the spring, Boxed Inn Storage, Hollis said. That business will offer RV and boat storage as well as have smaller units for rent.

Maugansville area hydroponic gardening supply company expands

Garden Dominion Supply has expanded again.

Owner Michael Godinez said an almost 9,000 square-foot building was recently finished at the 18113 Maugans Ave. business in the Maugansville area. The new building will become a warehouse for the company that focuses on hydroponics and greenhouse supplies.

The new warehouse will free up space in the other building for more interactive displays to show customers how hydroponics works, including on a residential level, Godinez said.

This almost 9,000-square-foot building was recently completed for Garden Dominion Supply, off Maugans Avenue north of Hagerstown.
This almost 9,000-square-foot building was recently completed for Garden Dominion Supply, off Maugans Avenue north of Hagerstown.

The 9-year-old company moved from being a home-based business on Cearfoss Pike to its Maugans Avenue store in late 2017. A new building opened around 2020 and the second new building was recently completed, Godinez said.

Garden Dominion Supply has been building out its wholesale business in recent years, Godinez said. More recently, it's expanding its retail displays.

The business serves customers in Maryland, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio, Virginia and New Jersey.

The local store is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays.

Scaldara named executive VP at Community Heritage Financial

John A. Scaldara, Jr. has been named executive vice president – finance at Community Heritage Financial, parent company of Middletown Valley Bank, according to a news release from the company.

John Scaldara
John Scaldara

Scaldara comes to MVB with more than 34 years of financial expertise and senior leadership experience in the banking industry, most recently serving as executive vice president – chief financial officer at Provident State Bank on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, according to the release. He will be joining the team at the MVB's headquarters in Middletown, MD.

Scaldara will transition to the role of executive vice president – chief financial officer in the first quarter of 2024. At that time, Robert Wolfe will retire from the position. Wolfe has been with the company since 2019 and has served in his current role since 2020. He retires with more than 38 years in financial management and accounting.

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