UNCASVILLE (11/1) - After 100 years in business, the Beit family announced to their customers Friday that they will be closing their Uncasville store - the anchor in the Midway Plaza on Route 32 - within a few days. They cited the slumping economy and a devastating loss of inventory due to a recent lightning strike. The arrival of Super Stop & Shop in the Montville Commons was also mentioned, but the family said it was not the major factor. Beit Bros. began with a meat market in Norwich back in 1908 and grew into a regional chain over the years. The Beit Bros. Dayville supermarket closed in July this year, leaving only the Uncasville store.
The family issued this statement to customers:
”The power outage losses, combined with the increased competition from the big box competitors, excessively high energy costs, and a weak economy has led us to conclude that attempts to continue our operation no longer make sense. It is with a very heavy heart, but also with much gratitude to our loyal customers and dedicated staff that we make this announcement at this time. We are very proud to have serviced the Montville community and surrounding towns for over forty-seven years.”
ARTHUR AND NATHAN BEIT, FROM THEIR RELEASE ANNOUNCING THE COMPANY'S CLOSURE __________________________________________________________
MYSTIC AQUARIUM & INSTITUTE FOR EXPLORATION’S ANNUAL HOLIDAY SEA OF TREES TO BEGIN NOVEMBER 28
Holiday event features more than 20 trees lit against a backdrop of marine animal exhibits
Mystic, Conn. (November 6, 2008) – ‘Tis the season to deck the halls with boughs of holly – and more than 20 Christmas trees! Get in the holiday spirit during Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration’s annual Holiday Sea of Trees, featuring 20+ unique, themed trees decorated by local organizations that are sure to soften the worst of Scrooges. The magic takes place from November 28 to January 2 on the main exhibit floor. The trees’ lights reflect off the glass of many of the inside exhibits, giving both visitors and the marine animals an opportunity to enjoy the brightly illuminated scene. The Holiday Sea of Trees is free to experience with the purchase of an admission ticket to Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration.
WHAT: Annual Holiday Sea of Trees, featuring more than 20 unique, themed Christmas trees decorated by local organizations and reflected off the aquarium’s main floor exhibits
WHEN: November 28, 2008 to January 2, 2009
WHERE: Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration, 55 Coogan Blvd., Mystic, CT 06355
COST: Free with museum admission: Adults $24, seniors $21, children (ages 3 to 17) $18, free for children 2 and under.
