A new era began at 7 this morning.
Old Mill Grocery & Deli opened its doors.
Once again, all’s right with the world.
Neighbors, dogs, open door — just like old times. This was Old Mill Grocery, minutes after it opened this morning. (Photo/Matt Murray)
The century-old wooden building on Hillspoint Road — most recently Joey’s by the Shore and Elvira’s — has been rechristened with its original name.
It’s once again a community center, for the neighborhood, anyone working there, and everyone passing by to or from Compo Beach.
The line was long this morning. But service was quick and attentive. (Photo/Dan Woog)
Old Mill Grocery sells everything from coffee and pizza to toilet paper, dog treats and swag.
Fruit, granola and OMG swag. (Photo/Dan Woog)
It’s a joint venture of the non-profit Soundview Empowerment Alliance (which bought the property, and will provide training and employment to people with disabilities) and TGB Hospitality (better known as Julie Mountain and Dana Noorily, The Granola Bar founders, who will operate OMG).
An official ribbon-cutting took place 2 hours after opening.
1st Selectwoman Jen Tooker cut the ribbon, moments ago. She’s flanked by Old Mill Grocery partners and staff, Granola Bar owners, Westport Weston Chamber of Commerce director Matthew Mandell, and Koda, the OMG dog. (Photo/Dan Woog)
It was interrupted — joyfully — by honks and thumbs-up signs from grateful residents and passers-by.
Way to go, Westport!