Newington Business Brief: September 2024!

We have some new scoops to share including updates to previous items in this abbreviated business brief. A more comprehensive update will happen in October.

-The new Shell station at 50 Fenn Road is NOW OPEN! A conversion of a Mobil station that had been closed for well over a year has resulted in a refreshed, sleek looking station and convenience store now known as Voilet Mart!

-My Home Kitchen and Bath showroom is coming to 2231 Berlin Turnpike, the old Fastenal space! They offer “high quality cabinets, countertops, tiles and accessories.” They also do kitchen and bathroom remodeling. We will reach out to them for an opening timeline. To learn more, visit their website at www.myhomekitchenandbath.com.

-El Diamante Meat Market is coming to 2551 Berlin Turnpike, the former Songbirdz space in Cody Plaza next to The Sloppy Waffle! Not much is known about the business itself, aside from the fact they obviously are a meat market. An electrical permit filed with the town identifies the business name as La Estrella Meat Market. We will follow this development and keep you posted.

-Playa Bowls (3313 Berlin Turnpike) at Meadow Commons is getting closer to opening! They are aiming to open by October 12 (that date is tentative). The new restaurant is currently hiring.
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-We are still unsure when PJ's Coffee will open, however, it should be soon. Stay with us for further updates.

-Cloud9 Vape Shop recently moved their store from 451 New Britain Avenue in Newington to 260 Newington Avenue in New Britain (formerly Subway). A note on the door of the previous location confirms the new store just over the town line as the same business. Reno has listed the 451 New Britain Avenue space for lease.

-A follow up clarification to a previous update back in July, Al's Landscaping and Nursery (204 Kelsey Street) had changed to Niro Garden Center. After a few months, the name has changed back to Al’s Landscaping and Nursery.
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-Join the Newington Chamber of Commerce and the community for the annual Newington Waterfall Festival! It will take place this year on Saturday, September 28, 2024 (rain date Saturday, October 5, 2024). This event is held along Market Square and will feature local businesses and vendors, crafters, performances, touch a truck, and of course the Chalk Walk hosted by the Newington Art League, Inc. where local artists display their drawings on the blacktop. Don’t miss it!