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Berlin, CT

Eat By David Alan

2500 Berlin Turnpike • Berlin, CT 06037

Telephone: 860-302-3853

Website: https://eatbydavidalan.com

 

To EAT is to thrive, nourish and replenish the body. We don't just create food, we make you hungry and really want to EAT! We bring the food right to you OR you can pick it up. We deliver every Wednesday. All orders placed by Friday at 4 pm will be delivered the following Wednesday. NEVER A DELIVERY FEE! Servicing:  Hartford, New Haven and Middlesex County

Owner: David Alan

Modern Plumbing Supply

152 Berlin Turnpike • Berlin, CT 06037

Telephone: (860) 829-1778 

Hours: Monday thru Friday 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

 

A plumbing and heating retail/wholesale business in Berlin, CT. We remain open and appreciate your support. Appointment only pleaseAppropriate measures are in place to ensure everyone’s safety.

Owner & Parents: David & Donna Berger

Daughter: Allison Berger Mercy Class of 2020

Daughter: Annie Berger Mercy Class of 2021

Daughter: Emily Berger Mercy Alumnae Class of 2016

Son: Kevin Berger Xavier Alumnus Class of 2014

 

Branford, CT

 

Shoreline Cafe & Catering

1247 Main Street • Branford, CT 06405

Telephone: 203-488-2600

Hours: Monday thru Saturday 7:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m. Sundays 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

We are open for take-out and delivery.

 

Common Grounds Coffee Roasters & Fine Teas

1096 Main Street • Branford, CT 06405

Telephone: 203-488-2326

Hours: Sunday thru Saturday 6:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. We are opened for take-out.

 

Owner and Past Parent: Dena Jara

Daughter: Gabriella Jara Mercy Alumnae Class of 2014

 

Cheshire, CT

PRECISE LANDSCAPING, INC.

500 Cortland Circle • Cheshire, CT  06410

Telephone: 203-272-4216 

Licensed CT Arborist/Irrigation Services/Turf and Ornamental Care • Certified for Line Clearing • Providing full-service landscaping and tree care for more than 35 years.

Owner: Robert Puszka
Daughter: Elana Puszka Mercy Class of 2021

 

Cromwell, CT

Willowbrook Spirit Shoppe

2 Willowbrook Road • Cromwell, CT 06416

Telephone: 860-635-1200

 

Owners: Chris and Carol Cambareri

Daughter: Gina Cambareri Mercy Alumnae Class of 2017

 

Up In Smoke

91 Berlin Road • Cromwell, CT 06416

Telephone: 860.632.1962

Email: upinsmoke@snet.net

Website: https://boutiquecigar.com

Hours: Monday thru Friday 10:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

 

We sell artisan hand crafted cigars and assorted coffee. We are offering curb side pickup. Customers can either call ahead with an order and we will bring it out to your car or they may knock on the front door and give their order that way. Orders can also be placed online at boutiquecigar.com or over the phone at 860.632.1962. We will ship the orders to your home.

 

Owner & Parent: Anthony Tine (father), Xavier Alumni Class of 1990

Daughter: Mia Tine Mercy Class of 2023 


Durham, CT

Carmine’s Pizza and Italian Restaurant

16 Main Street • Durham, CT 06422

Telephone: 203-996-4326

Website: https://carminespizzadurham.com

 

Hours: Sunday - 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday – Closed

Tuesday thru Thursday - 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Friday and Saturday - 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

 

An Italian restaurant that offers, pizza, calzones, a wide range of pasta and chicken dinners, subs, panini’s, salads, soups and more.  We offer curbside pickup, walk in pickup and delivery.  

 

Carmine’s Frozen Pizza

https://carminesfrozenpizzas.com

 

For purchase at our restaurant or in the over 30 store locations that sell them, these are the best frozen pizzas and perfect to keep in your freezer for when you are craving that restaurant pizza but don’t want to go out. A list of these stores can be found on our website at https://carminesfrozenpizzas.com/ and includes Middletown Stop and Shop.

 

Owner & Past Parent: Heath & Susan Andranovich

Daughter: Francesca Andranovich Mercy Alumnae Class of 2017

 

Lino's Market

472 Main Street • Durham, CT 06422

Telephone: 860-349-1717

Website: https://www.linosmarket.com

Hours: Monday thru Thursday 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Friday 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 

Saturday 7:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Sunday Closed

 

An Italian Specialty Store. Offering Call in Orders and Curbside Pickup.

 

Owners: Lino and Kim Aparo

 

The Whole Enchilada

370 Main Street • Durham, CT 06422

Telephone: 860-349-2300

Website: https://twect.com

Hours: Monday thru Saturday 11:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; Curbside Delivery & GrubHub Delivery 

 

Healthy Mexican Take-Out- Tacos, Burritos, Quesadillas, Enchiladas, Salads, Burrito Bowls. 

 

Guilford, CT

Guilford Insurance

115 State Street • Guilford, CT 06437

Telephone: 203-689-5260

Website: https://guilfordins.com

https://www.facebook.com/guilfordins

 

We are health and life insurance brokers. We focus on Medicare, health, life, disability and long-term care insurance for groups and individuals. 

 

Owner & Current Parent: Jerry Kenney

Daughter: Addie Kenney Mercy Class of 2021

 

Hamden, CT

Common Grounds Coffee Roasters & Fine Teas

2460 Dixwell Ave • Hamden, CT 06514

Telephone: 203-754-5412

Hours: Sunday thru Saturday 6:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. We are opened for take-out.

 

Owner and Past Parent: Dena Jara

Daughter: Gabriella Jara Mercy Alumnae Class of 2014

 

Hartford, CT

Gima Sports

241 Ledyard Street • Hartford, CT 06114

Telephone: 860-296-4441

Website: https://www.gimasport.com

 

GimaSport is a premier, full-service provider of embroidery, screen printing and promotional products and services located in Hartford, Connecticut. We are proud to be family owned and operated since 1992. 

 

We've started a web-store to help businesses and communities all over. Please visit https://www.gimasport.com/here-for-good and show your support.

 

Owner and Parents: Roberto & Paula Giansiracusa

Daughter: Ava Giansiracusa Mercy Class of 2023

Daughter: Tia Giansiracusa Mercy Alumnae Class of 2017

Daughter: Sophia Giansiracusa Mercy Alumnae Class of 2015

 

Madison, CT

The Madison Flower Shop and Garden Center

376 Durham Road • Madison, CT  06443

Telephone: 203-245-4851

Website: www.madisonflowershop.com 

Email: madisonflowerandgarden@gmail.com

 

Opened for business as a Green Industry due to the ability to run a Garden Center and Landscape Crew. We have a limited supply of fresh flowers because of our main vendors having to close, but we are able to 

provide beautiful indoor and outdoor planters and plants. We have a modified delivery team and our doors are open keeping in mind the CDC and State mandated guidelines.

 

Owner and Past Parent: Donna Santoro

Daughter: Jaye Santoro Mercy Alumnae Class of 2015

Daughter: Leigha Santoro Mercy Alumnae Class of 2011

Daughter: Marlee Santoro Mercy Alumnae Class of 2009

 

Middlefield, CT

Lyman Orchards Golf Club

70 Lyman Road • Middlefield, CT 06455

 Telephone860-349-6031

Website: https://lymangolf.com

 

Uncle Bob’s Garden Center
191 Meriden Road • Middlefield, CT 06455

Telephone: 860-704-8414
Website: 
https://www.unclebobsgarden.com

YOUR LOCAL LANDSCAPER, FLORIST & FULL-SERVICE GARDEN CENTER

Uncle Bob’s Garden Center in Middlefield, CT, is a family-owned and operated business that has provided professional landscaping and gardening services since 1990. We proudly serve customers in and around Middlesex and New Haven Counties.

 

Middletown, CT

BB Tees

63 Trigo Drive • Middletown, CT 06457

Telephone: 860-343-3166

Email: bentzbrotherstees@hotmail.com

 

We provide Screen Printing and Embroidery throughout Central CT and Beyond. Call or email us to place an order.
   

Owner and Past Parent: Dave Bentz 

Daughter: Danielle Bentz Mercy Alumnae Class of 2006

 

Berkshire Hathaway Home Services

955 Washington Street • Middletown, CT 06457

Telephone: 860-833-3456 (Cell)

Email: prizy@bhhsne.com

 

Realtor: Pam Rizy Mercy Almnae Class of 1974

Daughter: Rebecca Rizy Mercy Class of 2014

 

Esca Restaurant & Wine Bar

437 Main Street • Middletown, CT 06457

Telephone: 860-316-2552

Website (menu): https://places.singleplatform.com

 

High-end Italian cooking is paired with a lengthy wine list at this lavish, marble-laden venue.

Takeout and Delivery Available.

 

Owner: Elisa Petrulis

Mercy Alumnae Class of 2001

 

Luce Restaurant

98 Washington Street • Middletown, CT 06457

Telephone: (860) 344-0222

Website: https://lucect.com

 

Due to the Coronavirus outbreak, Luce will be providing a fixed menu option for families of

4-6, in addition to our regular menu! We are still open for curbside pickup and bottles of wine are also available for take-out. Call ahead at 860-344-0222! We will make it through this, stay healthy and safe!

 

Owner: Sammy Bajraktarevic

 

Malloves Jewelers
404 Main Street • Middletown, CT 06457
Telephone: 1-860-801-4370

Website: https://malloves.com 

Email: info@malloves.com

Hours: Temporarily closed until May 20. Please email us with any questions.

 

Owner: Marc Levin

 

McInerny’s Flower Shop

929 Middle Street • Middletown, CT 06457

Telephone: 860-632-0789

Website: httpps://www.mcinerneysflowershop.com

 

Owners: Charlie and Judy Cecchini

Daughter: Erin Cecchini Mercy Alumnae Class of 2003

 

Middlesex Music Academy
440 Main Street • Middletown, CT  06457

Telephone: 860-344-0525

Website: www.middlesex-muic-academy.com

Email: Kathy@Middlesex-Music-Academy.com
           Matt@Middlesex-Muic-Academy.com

Hours: Monday-Friday 12:00-8:00 Saturday - 10:00-6:00

 

Your place for music lessons and supplies in Middletown.

 

Owner: Matt Lefebvre Xavier Alumni Class of 2003

Kathy Dunn Lefebvre Mercy Alumnae Class of 1969

 

Mondo

10 Main Street • Middletown, CT 06457

Telephone: 860-343-3300

Website: https://www.mondomiddletown.com

 

MONDO is a family owned casual restaurant located at 10 Main St Middletown CT. Open since late September 2010 we specialize in New York style thin crust pizza cooked in a brick oven. 

 

Nino’s Restaurant 

825 Saybrook Road • Middletown, CT 06457

Telephone: 860-346-8686

Website: Ninosmiddletown.com 

Hours: Sunday thru Saturday Noon to 8:00 p.m.

 

Available for take-out and delivery. We also have family special dinners available for take-out.

 

Owner: Eleanor Ferrara Mercy Alumnae Class of 1987

 

NoRA Cupcake Company

700 Main Street • Middletown, CT 06457

Telephone: 860-788-3150

Website: https://www.noracupcake.com

 

Owner: Carrie Carella Mercy Alumnae Class of 1993

 

A Pocketful of Posies 
386 Main Street (Main Street Market) • Middletown, CT 06457
Telephone: (860) 343-0123

Website: Posiesmiddletown.com

We sell ladies casual apparel, bath products, gourmet oils and vinegar, and general gifts.
We started our business as Favorite Things in 1989! Closed, but please visit our website.

Owner: Dottie Smith 
Mercy Alumnae Class of 1967

 

Turner & Sons Roofing & Siding, LLC
33 Plumb Road • Middletown, CT 06457
Telephone: 860-346-7405
Website: https://www.turnerandsonsllc.com
Hours: Monday thru Friday 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Local roofing, siding & window business focused on beauty, quality and responsibility. Serving Middlesex county. Beauty, Quality and Responsibility Since 1956.

Owner: Douglas Turner

William Raveis Real Estate
48 Main Street • Middletown, CT 06457
Cell 860-250-5985    

Website: www.siobhanmclaughlin.com  Email: siobhan.mclaughlin@raveis.com

 

Specializing in residential selling and buying in the greater Central CT area. Over 20 years in
sales experience.Goal is to provide my clients with the best guidance and assistance to make
the buying/selling experience a pleasure! I can be reached at 860-250-5985, siobhan.mclaughlin@raveis.com, siobhanmclaughlin.com, or follow me on Facebook and Instagram @realtor.ct

 

Full Time Realtor: Siobhan McLaughlin Mercy Alumnae Class of 1996

 

North Branford, CT

Artec Machine Systems

26 Commerce Drive • North Branford CT 06471

Telephone: 203.484.2002

Website: www.Artec-Machine.com

Email: Amendola.John@artec-machine.com

 

Since 1974, Artec Machine has been trusted for engineering design, parts, field repair and maintenance of all types of gear drive systems. We service everything from cement mills, ski lifts, food and plastic processing drive systems, refinery and offshore oil production facilities, military propulsion systems etc.

   

Owner: John Amendola P.E.

Daughter: Isabella Amendola Mercy Class of 2020
Daughter: Nicoletta Murphy Mercy Alumnae Class of 2010

 

Old Saybrook, CT

G-AhMe Sweets & Treats

Old Saybrook, CT 06475

Telephone: 860-388-7908

Hours: Responds within one day. 2-3 prior notice to complete order.

 

Custom cakes and cupcakes made to order. 

 

Owners: Heather Masse

Daughter: Jordyn Masse Mercy Alumnae Class of 2019

Son: Scott Masse Xavier Alum Class of 2018

 

Fromage Fine Foods & Coffees

873 Boston Post Road • Old Saybrook, CT 06475

Telephone: 860-388-5750

Website: https://fromagefinefoods.com

 

Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Saturday

 

In business since 1992. Stop in and see our large selection of gourmet favorites, as well as a large selection of coffees, pastas, olive oils, spices, hors d’oeuvres and the largest selection of cheeses on the Shoreline. Also take a look at our Seasonal Gift Baskets. Party platters are available for your next event or gathering. Please shop with a mask and keep physical distancing. We offer curbside pickups and deliveries.

 

Owner: Christine Chesanek Mercy Alumnae Class of 1987

 

Plantsville, CT

Sign Pro Inc.

60 Westfield Drive • Plantsville, CT 06479

Telephone: 860-SIGNPRO (860-229-1812)
Website: 
https://www.signpro-usa.com

Sign Pro is a Connecticut sign maker shop making fast custom signs, banners, decals and vinyl wrap and graphics all over New England and the US.

 

https://signproexpress.company.site

Graduation Lawn Signs • COVID-19 Signage • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) • Point of Sale Sneeze Shields • Transportation Protective Sneeze Shields

Owner: Peter Rappoccio

 

Portland, CT

Gildersleeve Spirit Shop 

644 Main Street • Portland, CT 06480

Telephone: 860-342-5707

 

Owner: Peter Johnson

Manager: Valerie Johnson Mercy Alumnae Class of 1979

Joanne Johnson Hubbard Mercy Alumnae Class of 1976

 

Shelton, CT

Common Grounds Coffee Roasters & Fine Teas

504 Bridgeport Avenue • Shelton, CT 06484

Telephone: 203-712-7363

 

Hours: Monday thru Saturday 6:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Sunday 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 
We are opened for take-out.

 

Owner and Past Parent: Dena Jara

Daughter: Gabriella Jara Mercy Alumnae Class of 2014

 

Online Shopping

Chalky and Company

Telephone: 203-494-0427

Email: tracybchalky@aol.com

Website: www.chalkyandcompany.com/tracybchalky

 

 

Home decor and signs with chalky paint.  

Owner: Tracy Bottone Mercy Alumnae Class of 1990

 

Simply Soy Candles

Telephone: 860.573.5081

Website: https://www.simplysoy.org

Email: Julie@simplysoy.org

 

Simply Soy candles are made from 100% soy wax, cotton wicks and premium, natural oils. Our candles are poured into reusable Mason jars, and feature hand painted labels by a local CT artisan. The candle are clean burning, richly fragranced, and long lasting!

In addition to nearly 100 different fragrances, we also feature fun candles such as our sprinkled “
Happy Birthday”, or “Mermazing,” featuring a mermaid tail and sea shells.  We have special gifts for Mother’s Day, Graduates, and can also do shower and event favors to suite any theme.  

Follow us on Facebook or Instagram for new products and special promotions!

 

Owner: Julie Veilleux Mercy Alumnae Class of 1999

Daughter: Mattingly Veilleux Mercy Class of 2023

 

 

 

Updated May 19, 2020