March 30, 2007: Minetto Slated as Next Site for Stewart’s Shops

“Minetto could be the next town in New York to get a Stewart's Shop,” said Stewart’s Shops real estate representative Tom Lewis. For more than a year, Minetto Town Supervisor Dan Capella and L. Michael Treadwell, executive director of Operation Oswego County, have been encouraging Stewart’s to locate in Minetto, according to Lewis.

Last week Lewis signed a contract to purchase the former DuBois Inn property, owned by Matthew Dawson, on the corner of state Route 48 and Benson Avenue, contingent upon approvals from the municipality.

“Stewart’s currently has 322 convenience shops in eastern New York and western Vermont that supply fresh dairy products, great-tasting ice cream, hot foods to go and much more,” Lewis said. “Our comfortable and friendly atmosphere makes Stewart’s Shops a great place to shop and work.”

The company hopes to file conceptual plans in early April to be decided upon by the Minetto Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals. If approved by both boards, Stewart’s must then appear before the town board.

“If Stewart’s gets all the necessary approvals, it’s our hope to start construction in early July,” Lewis added.

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