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Board approves special exception for childcare to relocate to 8683 Connecticut Street; goes to council
Summary
The Town of Merrillville Board of Zoning Appeals approved a special exception (Z9E7-0425) allowing Little Discoveries to relocate to 8683 Connecticut Street; the decision is subject to final action by the Town Council.
The Town of Merrillville Board of Zoning Appeals on April 25 approved special-exception petition Z9E7-0425 to allow Little Discoveries childcare to relocate to 8683 Connecticut Street, a property in a C-5 office and research zoning district.
The petitioner, Frances O'Brien, told the board she plans to move her center from Schererville to the site adjacent to a medical complex and operate full‑time care for children aged 6 weeks to 12 years, including summer camp and school‑break programs. O'Brien said the center would operate from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.…
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