Big Y Express To Open Soon In Somers Center

SOMERS, CT — A pair of new Big Y Express fuel and convenience locations are slated to open in northern Connecticut in mid-July, including one in the center of Somers.

The current Gulf station at 580 Main Street, diagonally across from Henny Penny, will become a Big Y Express as of July 15. The other new site scheduled to open the same day is on Route 190 in Enfield. The new locations will increase the number of Express stores in Connecticut to six.

According to a news release regarding the expansion, Big Y Express locations contain eight pumping positions each, with 87, 89 and 93 octane fuel and diesel. A free air machine is available for tire inflation. Additional amenities include their signature Wide Awake bean-to-cup always fresh coffee, as well as quick grab and go staples like milk, cold drinks and snacks.

The nearest Big Y Express locations prior to the expansion are in Ellington and Stafford. Those stores are in close proximity to the supermarket, whereas the new sites are located some distance away.

Big Y Express is open Monday through Friday, 5 a.m. to 10 p.m., and on weekends from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Big Y Foods Inc., the Massachusetts-based parent company, is currently hiring for management and select part-time positions in both locations. Interested applicants should apply at www.bigy.com/careers.