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Posted: October 28, 2016
Lyman Real Estate leases 1,558 s/f to Dollar General
Ron Lyman, Lyman Real EstateNorwich, CT Dollar General will soon be opening at 646 Boswell Ave., a location that formerly housed the Seafood Etc. market, according to Ron Lyman, CCIM, CEO of Lyman Real Estate, whose Matthew Darling was the selling agent. Michael Alberico of Atlantic Retail Properties (Northeast) was the buying agent for the 1,558 s/f building situated on 0.81 acre.
The property features parking and a location at the intersection of Boswell Ave. and Rte. 12, North Main St. Dollar General operates 12,500 stores in 43 states. Based in Goodlettsville, Tenn., the brand’s focus is on “delivering everyday low prices on name-brand products.”
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