A go-to spot ice cream spot for generations of Boston College students is closing after more than four decades and will be replaced by a popular local chain.

White Mountain Creamery in Chestnut Hill will permanently shut down “after 45 incredible years” by the week of Nov. 23, the family-run establishment wrote in its website. New City Microcreamery , will assume management and operations of the shop starting Monday, Dec. 1.

“One of our top priorities prior to departing was to make sure the tradition established by the White Mountain Creamery will continue,” owner Peter Coufos wrote. “It took the better part of the past year vetting a number candidates and we believe we found the perfect one in New City Microcreamery! Thus our departure will allow for an exciting new beginning.”

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