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New businesses, renovations and facade grants signal downtown momentum in New London

5765737 · August 27, 2025
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Committee members reported a mix of new businesses, renovations and facade grant awards in downtown New London, including a new grocery, a reopening under new ownership and ongoing renovations at Wolf River Pub; staff said the 2025 facade program has funded more improvements than recent years.

At the Aug. 20 Economic Development Committee meeting, committee members and staff reported several business openings, renovations and a higher-than-usual number of facade improvement grants for 2025.

April Kopitsky said a new grocery, FNS S Grocery, opened in July at 108 West North Water Street, and that the former Hillby's restaurant has reopened under new ownership…

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