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Visions for Vacancies: Cheshire Retail

The little red building on Elm Street is empty again. What should open there?

The cozy wooden building behind Cheshire Town Hall is empty again now that Christy's Ice Cream and Fried Dough has closed its doors. The cafe at 96 Elm St. was owned by John and Elaine Segel who opened the business about three years ago. 

Prior to it being Christy's, it was the Picture Framer owned by Ann and Tom Hearn. The Cheshire Art League held their meetings in the store for about a year.

The charming building is in a high-traffic area next to the Watch Factory Shoppes. 

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What do you think should open there now? Another cafe, an art gallery, a crafts store? Tell us in the comments below!


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