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Woodbridge Butcher Shop Closes After Over 45 Years In Business
The owner said the decision to retire and close the shop was "bittersweet," according to a report.
WOODBRIDGE, CT — The Amity Meat Center has closed after more than 45 years in business, according to Hearst Connecticut Media.
Owner Alan Rice, 76, said the decision to retire and close the family-owned butcher shop was "bittersweet," saying that many of his customers have become friends.
The Lucy Street market, dubbed "The Meating Place," closed April 20.
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"Amity Meats Center has been a trusted, Woodbridge tradition for years," according to its website. "We take pride in giving our loyal customers fresh premium quality meat from local producers. Enjoy a fresh hand-crafted sandwich from our deli."
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The menu included bagels, breakfast sandwiches, hamburgers and hot dogs, and a wide range of cold sandwiches.
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