Construction is complete on the renovation of the former Moeller Home for the adaptive reuse to a Nature Center. This 5,000 s.f. building will accommodate the center's relocation from the Community Center. A grand opening was held on June 11.
A temporary CO was issued to allow the grand opening of Sherwin Williams Paint in this new building.
A CO was issued for the conversion of this vacant storefront (former Fashion Bug) 21,000 s.f. into a fitness facility which will be operated by Friendly Fitness out of Westwood, Massachusetts.
Construction is well underway on a new one-story multi-tenant office building on Wolcott Hill Road near the intersection of Jordan Lane. The buildings will consist of a 7,470 s.f. office and an 800 s.f. free-standing storage building at the rear of the site. The developer received approval for an additional 3,000 s.f. on the second floor.
A groundbreaking ceremony was held on November 1 and construction is underway for the Best Western - Camelot Inn on a one-story addition on the south side of the building to accommodate an indoor pool and jacuzzi.
Renovations are nearing completion at the former Arrow Tool Building at the corner of Arrow Road and Russell Road. The project will be constructed in 2 phases with the first phase consisting of 25,000 s.f. of industrial space which could accommodate up to 12 tenants. The second phase will involve the renovation of 15,000 s.f. of Office space. The exterior façade of the building will be improved and additional on-site parking will be created.
Construction has commenced on the renovations and handicapped accessibility improvements to the Town Hall/Library Building. On June 21 the PZC approved the new façade plan.
Demolition is complete and construction has begun on the site of the existing Cumberland Farms building on the Berlin Turnpike. The project would include a new 4,185 s.f building, new pump island canopy and new underground fuel storage tanks.
Building permits have been issued for the renovation of this space to accommodate a new retail tenant Baby Boom.
A building permit has been issued for the installation of a small shelter and antenna to the cell tower at the Police Headquarters.
A building permit has been issued and interior renovation has begun to convert this space into medical offices.
Interior renovations are underway to fit out this existing space for this new tenant.
Façade plans were approved to carve out another retail space of approximately 5,000 s.f in the end unit of the shopping center.
The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a small addition on the east side of this building and construction should start soon.
An application was approved by the ZBA and the PZC to permit the construction of an addition to the existing building to accommodate 42 additional units. The project was delayed as additional State funds were pursued to cover budget overruns.
The plans were approved at the PZC meeting of June 7 for the construction of an additional mausoleum in the Cemetery.
A tenant fit out plan has been approved to finish this vacant storefront to accommodate Household Finance Corporation.
A permit has been issued to remodel the interior of this store and rebrand the store as Marshall's Home Goods.
A façade improvement plan has been approved to renovate the exterior face of this building.
An Inland Wetlands application has been filed and a Zone Change Application for 12 units of age restricted 55+ housing units for a site located at the corner of Folly Brook and Spruce Street. Plans were reviewed on March 2 by the Design Review Committee. The PZC has rescheduled the hearing until July 19 pending approval from the Wetlands Commission.
A zone change application has been filed for this property and a hearing has been scheduled for the August PZC meeting. The plans indicate the construction of 39 single family housing units under our new special residential development regulations. PZC reviewed the preliminary plans at their first meeting in January.
Preliminary plans have been submitted to renovate the existing brick building at this site and construct a complex of new town house style building for approximately 55 age restricted housing units. The plans were presented to the boards and commissions in early April. A zone change application is expected to be filed in July.
Plans have been submitted for the construction of a new Dunkin Donuts restaurant at the site of Suny's restaurant. The plans include a 2,800 s.f. building with a drive thru window. A hearing was held on June 21 and was continued to the July 19 meeting.
Preliminary plans have been submitted for the construction of a 1700 s.f. restaurant with drive thru at the site of the Carnival Ice Cream shop.
An application was approved to convert this office space in 253 Main Street into a Danish and coffee shop.
Plans are being prepared to renovate this building for a new restaurant - Firehouse Grill.
Permitting is underway for a small addition to this building to accommodate a chemotherapy infusion center.
Negotiations are underway for the purchase of this property for a potential redevelopment of this site for a national retail tenant.
Spoke with property owner regarding the possible development of site for multi family housing.
Working with business owner considering relocation of existing business to Wethersfield.
Met with a partnership looking for a site for a car wash facility on the Berlin Turnpike.
Working with owners of existing delicatessen interested in relocating to Town.
| July 6 | Design Review Committee 6:30 p.m. |
| July 7 | Chamber of Commerce 8:30 am |
| July 14 | EDIC 4 p.m. TIME CHANGE |
| July 19 | Planning and Zoning Commission 7:00 p.m. |
| July 19 | Silas Deane Highway Committee 5:30 p.m. |
| July 20 | Design Review 6:30 p.m. |
| July 26 | Tourism Commission 5:30 p.m. |
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