Connecticut approves 600-unit Stonington complex, Griswold fuel stop

Breslin Realty Development is moving forward with a plan to build nearly 600 apartments and retail space in Stonington. The project, named Liberty Crossing, is located just off Interstate 95 near the Rhode Island border. The company has held the land for years and is currently pursuing approvals for the site at 480 and 534 Liberty Street. This development represents a significant addition to the housing stock in the town's southern section.

On the same day, the Griswold Planning and Zoning Commission heard a proposal for a new food and fuel stop at Exit 24 of Interstate 395. Kreative Property Development of CT, based in Guilford, presented plans for a facility adjacent to an existing park-and-ride lot. The design includes gas and diesel pumps, a convenience store, and space for two quick-service restaurants. The plan also features a bulk propane storage facility.

The Florence Griswold Museum in Old Lyme breaks ground on Tuesday, November 12, for an expansion project. The construction will add new galleries and a collections research center to the facility at 96 Lyme Street. The museum serves as the historic center of the Lyme Art Colony and holds American Impressionist works by artists such as Childe Hassam, who lived in the area in the early 20th century.

In Bristol, the Zoning Commission continues a public hearing on a proposed padel facility at 575 Broad Street. The site is a vacant warehouse located two miles north of the ESPN campus. Padal Connect CT states that this will be the first padel ball facility planned for the Hartford region. The company proposes using approximately 25,000 square feet of the former Bristol Brass and Clock Co. building.

Several other commercial projects are in the approval process. The Stratford Architectural Review Board reviews a design for a Hitchcock Marine facility on November 12 at the former Blue Goose Restaurant site. Developer Willie McCallister plans a 150,000-square-foot structure on four acres. In Farmington, The Proper Glass seeks approval for a wine and dining option at Brickwalk Village. The restaurant would offer bistro fare and indoor seating for nearly 40 people, with initial hours from 4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday.

In Ridgefield, the Planning and Zoning Commission approved exterior signs for Fieldhouse Kitchen and Bar. The new restaurant will occupy the former Tequila Escape space at 439 Main Street, across from a CVS pharmacy. The establishment has not released its menu, but its website displays images of burgers, wings, and seafood. In Windsor, Puddletown Adventures and Bar Rated Entertainment present plans on November 10 to move from New Hartford to 1001 Day Hill Road. The 13,000-square-foot facility will include an arcade, retail space for Two Guys Comics and Collectibles, and partnerships with Dudleytown Brewing.