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Local business adds new location
2/21/2024
Farmington Motor Sports (FMS) was established by the Vibert family back in the 1970's, and continues to operate a successful towing, repair and emissions testing facility on Brickyard Road.
FMS recently had the opportunity to expand its towing business at an additional location in the town of Southington, at the former Budget Auto Center facility at 1206 Queen Street.
SNR has represented FMS for many years, and was pleased to assist in the acquisition of Budget's assets and the leasing of the site.
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SNR assists with purchase of business
2/21/2024
Our client Viren "Vinny" Advani operates a successful liquor store in Simsbury, Signature Wine and Spirits on Hopmeadow Street.
We were pleased to assist him with the purchase of the assets and leasing of the site of the former New Hartford Wine and Beverage Store, which he has recently reopened under the Signature banner at 516 Main Street, New Hartford. Best wishes with your second location, Vinny!
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Wetlands approval in local town after long process
10/5/2023
SNR recently represented a local landowner in a wetlands application to re-approve several building lots that had not been developed under a prior approval, which had since expired. Since the time of the prior approval the regulations had been changed to greatly increase the area subject to regulation by the Inland Wetlands Commission. SNR got involved after an initial application had been denied. We appealed that denial to court to preserve our client's rights, and then worked with town staff, town counsel and our client's engineer and soil scientist to revise the plans which were approved by a near unanimous vote, after several extensive meetings (held remotely) and review by an independent agency hired by the town. The court appeal can now be withdrawn, saving our client both time and money, and the lots can be developed with single family homes. Contact Bob Reeve for more information on this case or any land use issues.
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New luxury apartments coming to Farmington--Update
3/3/2023
Update, December 19, 2023--This project is now underway. SNR recently represented the property owner in closing the construction mortgage financing for this 200 plus unit apartment complex.
74-76 Batterson Park Road is currently the site of two large Class A office buildings, adjacent to Camp Courant and directly across the street from Batterson Park Pond. A third office building was approved, but never built.
Last year the Farmington Town Plan and Zoning Commission approved a zone change on the 34 acre site to the Special Innovation Floating Zone, which allows for a mix of commercial and residential uses on one parcel. At the same time the Commission approved a 204 unit luxury apartment building with one, two and three bedroom units. Amenities will include a clubhouse, fitness center, game room, dog walking and washing facilities, and a swimming pool.
The owner of the site recently sold the rights to construct and operate the apartment building, and the new owner expects to break ground this summer. SNR represented the purchaser in this transaction.
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SNR client purchases wedding and banquet facility in Wolcott
1/12/2023
CJC Realty, LLC, the real estate affiliate of the Chabot Hospitality Group, has purchased the former Mahan's Lakeview Fine Catering Center in Wolcott.
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Welcome to our new staff members!
1/10/2023
Lori Stone and Amy Blades joined us in late 2022.
Lori handles office administration, including the book keeping and billing functions.
Amy is a paralegal working in real estate, probate, wills and litigation.
We are happy to have them both!
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Wecome to our new website!
8/2/2022
We hope you will take a look around our new website which was created for us by Matt DeLucia of Business Edge Interactive right here in Unionville. Thanks Matt!
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Happy Holidays 2021!
12/16/2021
Wishing all of our clients, colleagues and friends a happy and safe holiday season!
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Chase Bank branch coming to Farmington Center
11/3/2021
Town agencies recently approved a new Chase Bank branch building at 784 Farmington Avenue.
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Update - Ion Bank is Coming to Unionville
7/22/2021
Ion Bank began construction of its new branch building on Main Street, directly adjacent to our office, in early July.
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Retirement of a founding partner
1/28/2020
Our partner and friend Ed Scully retired from the practice of law at the end of 2019.
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