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From left, Claudia Auerbach stands beside her daughter-in-law, Connie Viviani-Auerbach, and daughter, Stephanie Auerbach, who own Sugar Magnolia Bakeshop. The couple opened the shop February 4 in Plaza South offering small batches of fresh scones, donuts, cupcakes, brownies, and pastries. (Bee Photo, Silber)

Business Buzz: Sugar Magnolia Bakeshop

Published: April 19, 2019 at 07:00 am
Business name: Sugar Magnolia Bakeshop Address: 266 South Main Street Owners: Stephanie Auerbach and Connie Viviani-Auerbach Business background: Stephanie: Connie and I are both from Long Island. We met in culinary school the first day we were moving into the
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Business Buzz: Bark Fit Canine Training

Published: March 24, 2019 at 07:00 am
Bark Fit Cananie Training LLC owner and founder Graham Ingels has been a dog owner and dog lover virtually all his life. The former Masuk High School educator, now retired, is available for consultation on a variety of concerning canine issues.
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US Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) announced March 11 that Aldine Metal Products in New Milford was that week’s “Murphy’s Monday Manufacturer.” The recently expanded company is currently run by Newtown resident Rodd Blessey, who is the grandson of the company’s founder, as well as Aldine’s president and chief operating officer. His father, Richard, still serves as CEO.  (Bee file photo) 

Newtown Resident's Expanding Company Touted By Senator Murphy

By John Voket
Published: March 18, 2019 at 07:00 am
After reading about the company’s 80th Anniversary celebration and planned expansion last year in The Newtown Bee, US Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) announced March 11 that Aldine Metal Products in New Milford is his latest “Murphy’s Monday Manufacturer.”
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Southbury Pet Valu Store Manager Jessica Martin stands before the new do-it-yourself dog washing station that was added in the shop’s recent expansion within the Southbury Plaza, located at 100 Main Street North. —Bee Photo, Silber

Business Buzz: Southbury Pet Valu

Published: March 15, 2019 at 08:00 am
Business name: Southbury Pet Valu Address: 100 Main Street North, Southbury Store Manager: Jessica Martin Business background: Southbury Pet Valu opened five-and-a-half years ago across from where we are now in the Southbury Plaza. We opened in this new space
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State Representative Mitch Bolinsky, far left, arrived at the Reverie Brewing Company grand opening March 2 with a legislative proclamation welcoming the business to Newtown. He joined in helping cut the ceremonial opening ribbon with, from left, Alison and co-founder Ryan Broderick, Ryan’s dad and co-founder Mark, wife Jaimie, baby Nellie, co-founder Frank Lockwood, Ryan’s mom Suzanne Broderick, and First Selectman Dan Rosenthal.
—Bee Photos, Voket

Reverie Brewing Company Serving Up Its Whimsy Ice Cold

By John Voket
Published: March 08, 2019 at 07:00 am
Visitors flocking to the newly opened Reverie Brewing Company at 57B Church Hill Road are greeted with a billboard-sized interior graphic that reads, “Don’t Quit Your Daydream.”
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Newtown resident Caitlin Lucian opened Strength & Grace Boutique in Sandy Hook Center in mid-January, selling apparel in sizes XS through 3XL, as well as accessories, handbags, gifts, and home goods. —Bee Photo, Silber

Business Buzz: Strength and Grace Boutique

Published: February 15, 2019 at 07:00 am
Business name: Strength & Grace Boutique Address: 115 Church Hill Road Owner: Caitlin Lucian Business background: I was previously an elementary school teacher and was looking for something a little more flexible, so I would have more time with my
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Jim and Mary Villamana — a husband and wife team from Newtown — recently opened Connecticut’s first Expedia CruiseShipCenters, a full-service travel agency at 67 Federal Road in Brookfield that provides personalized services for anyone interested in booking trips and vacations. —Bee Photo, Silber

Business Buzz: Expedia CruiseShipCenters

Published: February 08, 2019 at 08:00 am
Business name: Expedia CruiseShipCenters Address: 67 Federal Road, Brookfield Owners: Jim and Mary Villamana of Newtown Business background: Jim: I had the opportunity throughout my career to travel to many parts of the world — China, Europe, South America, Mexico,
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Sean Fitzpatrick displays the 33V mobile app that he uses as part of his personal training and fitness practice. The Newtown-based wellness professional works with clients either in their own home or at a preferred location — or he handles client meetings using a combination of customized programming, exercise, nutrition, and diet information in the app, along with phone, e-mail, and virtual coaching through face-to-face mobile technology like Facetime. —Bee Photo, Voket

Business Buzz: 33V Fitness Brings Training To Your Door

Published: February 05, 2019 at 07:00 am
This week's column introduces Newtown resident Sean Fitzpatrick and his personal training business.

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