7/19/2018 8:00 PM
Portions of this notice are from my article in this week's Mystic TIMES, page 20, updated with more recent information from today..
Some months ago, the Noank Food Market on Pearl Street, which had gone through two different business names in recent years, closed down after a major storm. This was a major disappointment for many local residents, especially with summer approaching. The landlords, once again, began looking for a new business tenant.
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Following that, the large white building at 46 Main, on the corner of Main & Pearl Streets which contained 3 businesses and 4 apartments, was shut down completely in preparation for a new buyer. Renovations were started and all tenants had to move out of the building, to everyone's dismay. This included the Corner Closet thrift shop, operated by women from the Noank Baptist Church's Evening Circle. Then, to everyone's further dismay, the building sale mysteriously failed to materialize, for reasons no one involved is discussing, although a possible zoning complication has been suggested. There sat a large, empty building in the center of Noank.
However, just recently, the existing 46 Main Street building owner allowed the Corner Closet thrift shop to re-stock and re-open on June 30th in the same existing location, much to the major applause by the neighborhood. Hours are 10 AM to 1 PM Wed, Fri, Sat. Apparently, even if the building is subsequently sold, the Corner Closet can stay. I'm also told by the building Realtor that the possibility of a new sale may, in fact, be imminent.
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Additionally, there will now be a new business, called the "No Anchor" Market, moving into the former Noank store facility, which will be operated as a grocery with produce, a deli counter, serving grinders, fish & chips and will also provide catering services. Anticipated opening will now be this weekend of July 21 & 22. We've met the experienced business owner, Amy Sarcia, along with her head chef, Andrew, who has been in the business several years. Local residents are very happy to hear about this, especially with summer already here.
