Norwichtown Commons ribbon-cutting ceremony, Norwich, CT. From left, State Senator Cathy Osten, Greater Norwich Area Chamber of Commerce
Chairman Todd Postler, Mayor Peter Nystrom, Winstanley Enterprises Principal
Adam Winstanley and Surrey Equities President Edward Silvera.
Norwich, CT— Less than two years ago, the joint venture team
of Winstanley Enterprises and Surrey Equities acquired the historic Norwichtown
Mall with a vision of rejuvenating the shopping center into thriving retail
space.
Recently the development team gathered with business,
political and community leaders at a public event to celebrate the official
Grand Opening of Norwichtown Commons.
State Senator Cathy Osten, State Representative Kevin
Ryan, Mayor Peter Nystrom, City Manager Alan Bergren and several members of
the City Council headlined a group of dignitaries joining Winstanley
Enterprises and Surrey Equities to celebrate this official milestone. The group
recognized the community effort that was put forward to make the project a
success, and also showcased the retailers that call Norwichtown Commons home.
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| Alan Bergren |
The development team broke ground on Norwichtown Commons in
May of 2012, and has reconfigured the historic mall into an open air retail
complex of approximately 160,000 SF. The former mall now features improved
parking and visibility.
Norwichtown Commons currently features Stop & Shop,
Dress Barn, Lucky House restaurant Fancy Nails, Hair Cuttery, Petsense, Dollar
Tree and Big Lots. Soon to open will be
Planet Fitness and Yogurt City, while a few retail spaces remain available for
lease.
“We could not be more proud to see the vision that we had
nearly two years ago transformed into reality here today,” said Adam
Winstanley, a Principal of Winstanley Enterprises. “The support from the
community and elected officials that both we and our retailers have received
has been overwhelming, and it truly is rewarding to see that community spirit
on display here today as we celebrate.”
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| Robert Mills |
The event featured an official ribbon cutting ceremony, as
well as a time capsule dedication which included items from each retailer as
well as proclamations from local officials, past news coverage of the development
and daily newspapers, as well as items from business and community leaders. The
capsule will be buried at a later date and unearthed in 20 years on June 27,
2033.
“We especially applaud the retailers who have chosen Norwich
as your home for years to come,” said Edward Silvera, president and
principal of Surrey Equities. “This
community has fond memories of the Norwichtown Mall, and now has the chance to
create future memories here at Norwichtown Commons.”
All of the retailers participated in the event. Several
retailers, such as Stop & Shop and Dress Barn have had great success at the
location through the years and are excited to see the area rejuvenated with new
neighbors. Other retailers have either
recently opened their doors or will soon celebrate their own grand openings.
"Stop & Shop congratulates all of our partners on
the grand opening of Norwichtown Commons. We first joined the Norwich community
in 1966 and are proud to help celebrate this latest milestone in the city's
history," said Jay Mathieu, store manager of Stop & Shop. The
event was hosted inside of Stop & Shop.
Robert Mills of the Norwich Community Development
Corporation expressed his excitement on Norwichtown Commons becoming an asset
to the City of Norwich. “It is sure to develop into a community focal point
that citizens will be proud of for decades to come,” Mills said.
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| Jay Mathieu |
Proclamations were presented by State Senator Cathy Osten
on behalf of the State of Connecticut and by Norwich Mayor Peter Nystrom
and the City Council who proclaimed June 27, 2013 “Norwichtown Commons Day” in
the City of Norwich.
For a complete copy of the company’s news release, please
contact:
Matthew Watkins
President | Watkins Strategies
43 Lunt Street
Quincy, MA 02171
617-571-4582
Mwatkins@watkinsstrategies.com
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