Page 40 - North Haven Magazine Issue 29 Summer 2023

A Message From

Michael J. Freda
s we move into the summer months and at a time when First Selectman
Aeconomic development usually slows down, there
are several projects that are underway that I would like to Over in the Montowese section of town, we have a new store
update you on. called Sprinkles Ice Cream at 127 Middletown Avenue and
The new Home Goods store that I announced a couple of a new restaurant called Empire Cafe over at 53 Middletown
Avenue which are now becoming very popular.
months ago going to the old DSW on Universal Drive is
moving forward. Inside construction is beginning and the One last new restaurant in town is a Latin restaurant called
plan is to retrofit the entire 24,000 square foot interior and Latin Fusion and this new format is located on the corner
I anticipate the grand opening in early October before the of Skiff Street and Whitney Avenue here in North Haven.
holiday shopping season.
As we move forward, there is still much more that I know
In early August, after 2 years of delay due to the pandemic, we can accomplish so I remain unsatisfied and highly
the new Best Western hotel will start construction next to motivated to get more done here in town.
our new Panera Bread on Universal Drive. The new hotel
becomes strategically important to us due to many major Another motivating force for me is a very powerful one
businesses here in town asking me for a hotel that they can and that is that is that each and everyone of you and your
have their visiting executives stay at rather than book their families mean a great deal to me, both professionally and
reservations at a hotel in a different city or town. personally.

Over on Washington Avenue next to the new Starbucks, I appreciate your support and I care a great deal for each of
Haven Hot Chicken and 5 Guys, we will be adding a brand you and your families.
new Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream store.

Industrial development is continuing as I have found buyers Sincerely,
that I am working with on Valley Service Road to build Michael Freda
warehouse sites that will add to our tax base.

Across the street from the North Haven Fair Grounds on
the empty 4 acre parcel on Washington Avenue, we have
an exciting new format coming there which will include a
large facility that has a store, it will also feature breakfast
and lunch menus for food to go, and will also have a new
gas station format.

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