Bagel One has temporarily closed their location at 351 Boston Post Road in North Windham.

The longtime bagel shop is temporarily closed due to equipment issues but will soon reopen according to owner David Parrott. The Connecticut Scoop was able to touch base with the owner. When asked for a reopening date he said he hopes to reopen soon.

The bagel shop closed on 03/25 with a note stating their closure due to equipment issues, leading to much speculation about a permanent closure. Rest assured Bagel One will be cranking out bagels again soon!
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Thanks to the many people who messaged and emailed us inquiring about its status.

Sephora is coming soon to Killingly!

The beauty supply store will open their doors early next month inside Kohls in Killingly! Sephora has been opening new location within Kohls stores around the country including in Lisbon and Manchester. 

The store is planned to open on April 4th!

The store will occupy a portion of the existing sales floor; nearly 1,000 square feet. Thank you to Putnam Town Crier & Northeast Ledger for bringing this new location to our attention!

They have started hiring for new associates for the new Sephora store, apply here: careers.kohls.com/job/R400484/Part-Time-Beauty-Advisor-Sephora

The closest Sephora store to Killingly is the Kohls store in Lisbon; while the next full-line Sephora can be found in South Windsor at The Shops at Evergreen Walk. ​

Sephora is coming soon to Willimantic/Mansfield! 

The beauty supply store will open their doors later this year inside Kohls at the East Brook Mall! Sephora has been opening new location within Kohls stores around the country including in Lisbon and Manchester. 

The store will occupy a portion of the existing sales floor; nearly 1,000 square feet according to building permits.

They have started hiring for new associates for the new Sephora store, apply here: https://careers.kohls.com/stores/job/R400518/Part-Time-Beauty-Advisor-Sephora

The closest Sephora store to Mansfield is the Kohls store in Manchester; while the next full-line Sephora can be found in South Windsor at The Shops at Evergreen Walk. 

*This location is listed as Willimantic on Kohls website, but permits were filed in Mansfield and it appears to be in Mansfield town-limits.*

A new housing development is planned for a parcel of land abutting UConn's Storr campus. 

Landmark Properties  recently closed on the purchase of the 1.56 acre site at 134 North Eagleville Road in Storrs. The development company plans to construct a new 738-bed student housing complex on the property, with construction planned to begin later this year. 

The developer behind the project, Landmark Properties, is set to debut their other Storrs property named The Standard at Four Corners later this year. 

The new development has been dubbed The Mark Mansfield and will house a new 7,000 square foot space for Huskies Tavern. Huskies Tavern currently occupies a portion of the existing building on-site, the plaza was previously home to Yamato, SGT Pepperoni, Wally's Chicken Coop, and many more businesses. 

Mansfield Drive-in Theatre & Marketplace has set their opening date for the 2025 Season!

The Sunday Flea Market will begin their season on Sunday, March 23rd; while movies will start playing on Friday, April 4th (weather permitting.)

A preliminary line-up for opening weekend has not been released yet. The theather runs new movies and old movies across their three screens. Tickets can be purchased online at https://mansfielddrivein.com/

Tickets are:
Adults (12+) $13
Child (4-11) $9
Senior (65+) $9
Military (w/ID) $9

The flea market runs from 8 am to 2 pm rain or shine every Sunday until the Sunday before Thanksgiving. Parking is only $3 for the whole car (cash only at the gate)

Find them at 228 Stafford Road in Mansfield Center, CT

Bridal On Main will be expanding their Danielson bridal shop! The store will be relocating to a much larger space on Main Street in Danielson! The shop is expected to move a few doors away to 100 Main Street, expanding their selection in a stunning new space!

The shop is still open and ready to serve you for all your bridal, prom, and tuxedo needs at 96 Main Street in Danielson. 

The bridal shop opened their doors in fall of 2024, bringing a much needed bridal shop to the area. 

Book your appointment online here: https://www.bridalonmain.com

Two new tenants are planned for Willimantic Plaza, bringing the plaza to full occupancy!

-Town Fair Tire is coming soon to Willimantic! The tire shop will be opening a new location at Willimantic Plaza, 1589 West Main Street. Town Fair Tire has leased 6,400 square feet of space in the plaza; the space once home to Family Dollar.

-Carlson Procare has leased 4,590 square feet of space between Peking House and Wishing Well Laundromat. The space was previously home to BoxDrop Clearance Center. Carlson Procare, a physical therapist office, has an existing location at 162 Mansfield Avenue in Willimantic.

Timelines for either tenants openings were not immediately available. The plaza got a major boost last year when Ollie's Bargain Outlet opened a new store in the former Ocean State Job Lot.

​Stay tuned for more information.

Finally checked out the new Wasabi Steak & Sushi House in Coverty. The restaurant is located at 1203 Main Street in Coventry, CT.

The menu has extensive choices of sushi rolls, specialty rolls, sashimi, ramen, hibachi entrees, teriayki entrees, and much more. Find their full menu here: https://order.wasabicoventry.com/

The food was delicious, fresh, and quick. Staff was also very nice and attentive. I highly recommend you check out this new gem in Coventry.

Find them at 1203 Main Street in Coventry, CT

The restaurant is open:
Monday thru Thursday: 11:30am - 9:30pm
Friday & Saturday: 11:30am - 10:00pm
Sunday: 12:00pm - 9:00pm

Part of Storrs Center has been sold!

Property at 1, 9, & 11 Dog Lane; 1 & 8 Royce Circle, and 1220 Storrs Road have been sold. The properties were purchased by 1266 Storrs Road LLC, owned by the Delaware Life Insurance Company for $40.25 million according to a sale recorded on 01/23/25.

The properties are host to many retailers including Mooyah, Dog Lane Cafe, Insomnia Cookie, Storrs Automotive, Subway, Jefferson Fry Co, Price Chopper, Barnes & Noble, Eat Joy, Square Peg Pizza, Haven Hot Chicken, and many others.
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Building not included in the sale include The Oaks, University Plaza, Storrs Commons, 33 Wilbur Cross Way (Huskies & former Tong Karaoke buildings), 40 Wilbur Cross Way (Tea More Cafe building) The Learning Experience, 34 Wilbur Cross Way (T Mobile building.)