August 21, 2025
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Guilford Vol. XXVIII Iss. 34
T.J. Maxx, Target Open Doors in Guilford in 2023, now occupies the space formerly used by Walmart. That store closed last year due to low revenue, according to First Selectman Matt Hoey. Unlike the neighboring Big Y, that Walmart location did not offer groceries. “Their ability to drive as much revenue as See T.J. Maxx, Target page 8
Fringe to GreenStage Students from Shoreline Theatre Academy in Clinton perform "Escape the Noise" on the Guilford Green on Aug. 16 during the GreenStage Guilford Live Arts Festival. Written from the teen perspective, the play explores youth issues including identity, mental health, and substance use. It premiered in North America following the group’s trip to Scotland’s Fringe Festival.
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T.J. Maxx and Target have opened their doors in Guilford this month, marking two major additions to the town’s economic development, officials said. Target held a soft opening Aug. 8, followed by a grand opening Aug. 17, in the Big Y
Plaza on Boston Post Road. T.J. Maxx is set to open Thursday, Aug. 21, in the Guilford Commons plaza, also on Boston Post Road. The arrival of these major retailers follows the opening of Old Navy earlier this year in Guilford Commons, making 2025 a banner year for retail growth in town. Target, which received zoning approval from the Planning and Zoning Commission
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A Delightful Time "My Fair Lady" at the Ivoryton Playhouse proves you don’t need a large cast or orchestra..............20
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