Learn the latest about the Storrs Center project

The Mansfield Downtown Partnership, Inc. will hold its next monthly open house from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009.

This is an opportunity to learn about the latest developments on the Storrs Center project.  The Partnership office is located at 1244 Storrs Road (Route 195), in the rear, behind People’s United Bank.

Partnership staff will be available to answer questions and discuss the progress being made on the Storrs Center project.

Check the Town of Mansfield website at www.mansfieldct.org/dtp.html for updates.

Or for further information, contact the Mansfield Downtown Partnership office at 860-429-2740.

Written comments can also be directed to the Storrs Center e-mail, which is info@storrscenter.com.

Two more commitments

Last month, two local businesses submitted a preliminary commitment to relocate to Storrs Center: Campus Cuts, a beauty salon; and Body Language, a tattoo studio. Both signed letters of intent for tenant space in the new “Main Street” community.

Both businesses are now located at 1254 Storrs Road (Route 195).

To date, seven letters of intent have been signed for Storrs Center.

Campus Cuts, headed by Val Varga, has catered to the Mansfield community for more than 30 years and has a following of local residents and students.

Body Language, headed by Rob Lucey, is a destination primarily for UConn students. Lucey expects Storrs Center to provide an opportunity to expand the business, with larger space that accommodates additional artists.

Cynthia van Zelm, Executive Director of the Mansfield Downtown Partnership said, “We are pleased that the leasing program for Storrs Center is drawing a diverse group of interested tenants.  Our goal has been to attract businesses that have a wide appeal:  to established Mansfield residents, UConn students and faculty, young families and retirees.”

Macon Toledano, Vice President of Planning and Development for master developer LeylandAlliance said, “We welcome the early commitment of Campus Cuts and Body Language.  They are established Mansfield businesses that should benefit from the vibrant mix of retailers, service providers, and restaurants that will be a draw for Mansfield and regional residents and visitors.”

For more information, visit the Mansfield Downtown Partnership site at http://www.mansfieldct.org/town/departments/downtown_partnership/index.php

Posted Nov. 5, 2009