By Chris DuBois

JOANN Fabric and Craft Stores is in their final days of business until they close their store in Newington!

As of today (5/17/25), signage states there are 8 days left until the doors close permanently. I went this morning one last time and items are 60-80% off with merchandise condensed to the front half of the store.

JoAnn has been located at 3105 Berlin Turnpike in Newington for around 25 years after being at Brickyard Plaza in Berlin for several years prior. The closure will create a large 39,000+ sq. ft. vacancy in a plaza that has already lost several businesses in the past few years. There are signs of hope with the opening of Ollie's and Hungry Bowl.
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The entire chain is going out of business both in-store and online and all locations will be shut down by the end of this month. Some have already closed in the state.
Stop by before next weekend!

By Chris DuBois

Blaze Pickle (175 Lowrey Place) has announced they will stay open in Newington for another year!

The pickleball facility opened in November 2024 in the former Best Market space. They were only intending to stay until April and extended the season to the end of May. The decision was made to remain open at least through next year.

Blaze will be offering an Unlimited Summer Play Pass beginning June 1st and running through September 30th. Players will have access to climate-controlled courts during the warmer months 7 days a week with free court time and unlimited uncoached plays: all for just $99!
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Visit www.blazepickle.com to reserve a court and check for the latest updated hours.

Top Level Salon has moved their shop from West Hartford to Newington!

Owner Elise Campos opened Top Level Salon 12 years ago at 36 LaSalle Road in West Hartford Center. She has recently moved to 36A Fenn Road, in the former Verizon Wireless Zone, which relocated to 12 Fenn Road, Suite 5 last year.
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Top Level Salon has 8 stylists available to give you a great look! To book an appointment, and to find out more information on what they offer, visit https://www.toplevelsalon.com/.

-Village Pizza Newington (425 New Britain Avenue) has recently changed ownership and is now Afghan Shami Kebab and Pizza! They serve pizza, soups, salads, wings and other appetizers as well as Halal offerings such as Naan, Pallaw, and Kebabs, You can order online at www.villagepizzaofnewington.com

-Yanmin Yoga (451 New Britain Avenue) closed their yoga studio after only a few months in business. Their Facebook page makes no mention of a reason for the closure and their website is no longer in service. A new tenant for this space is pending. More details to come!

-Mattress Plus (3153 Berlin Turnpike) is NOW OPEN! The newest mattress store in town replaces Metro Mattress, which occupied the space for less than a year. Visit their website at www.metromattressct.com

More scoops are on the way! Stay tuned!

The former Boston Market space at 2495 Berlin Turnpike is back on the market!

The 3,256 square foot building which had been a Boston Market location since 1995, became vacant when the restaurant closed in November, 2023.

The property owner recently listed the space on Loopnet for sale at $2.4 million or $130k per year. The property sold for $1.2 million in 2022. Five Guys was rumored to open here, but they have submitted a letter of intent the Wethersfield TPZ with plans to open at the Atlas Plaza (1862 Berlin Turnpike).

See the full listing on Loopnet here: https://www.loopnet.com/.../2495-Berlin-Tpke.../35633544/
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What do you hope to see open in this space? Let us know in the comments!