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Berkshire Country Store to close as new Norfolk market planned
Debra A. Aleksinas
Oct 14, 2026
Ryan Craig, owner of the Berkshire Country Store in Norfolk, is preparing to close the business at the end of October after nearly a decade in town. Craig said he is proud of the jobs he created and the relationships he built while serving the community.
Debra A. Aleksinas
NORFOLK — After nearly 10 years serving the community, the Berkshire Country Store will close at the end of October, ending an effort by owner Ryan Craig to sustain an independent grocery and deli in a small town where rising costs and seasonal business have made it increasingly difficult to stay afloat.
Craig, 42, announced on Facebook that the store, located at 6 Station Place, will close Oct. 31, though he said in an Oct. 9 interview with The Lakeville Journal that it may shut earlier if supplies run out. He is limiting new orders to avoid being left with perishable deli meats and other unsold inventory.
“It depends on how it goes,” Craig said. “If we run short for some reason, we may need to close sooner.”
The decision comes as another food market, Alfredo Taylor’s Food & Grocery, is planned for the historic Royal Arcanum building across Station Place. Craig said the prospect of two grocery businesses operating in a town of roughly 1,700 people adds to the uncertainty.
The proposed market is being developed by American Folk & Heritage, a partnership Craig believes has greater financial resources.
But competition is only one part of the equation. Craig described a business squeezed by rising food and transportation costs, higher minimum wage requirements, a shrinking workforce and the sharp seasonal downturn that accompanies Norfolk’s long, cold winters.
“I am not going out of business. I’m making a strategic exit,” he said.
Little room for error
Craig said the store lost $30,000 last year despite efforts to control expenses during the slow season.
Customer traffic drops during winter, even as the costs of keeping the doors open remain.
“We need to greet everyone with a smile and take care of their basic needs all the while not even making our basic expenses,” he said.
The arrival of spring brings renewed business, but the recovery is not guaranteed. The store might finally begin to make up lost ground — only to face an equipment breakdown or another unexpected expense.
“It’s like constantly kicking cans down the road.”
Working nonstop
Craig said the store began with four employees but now operates with two.
“We’re doing more with less,” he said. “It stretches people thin.”
Finding and retaining experienced workers has proved difficult. When an employee calls out sick or gives notice, Craig often has to step in himself.
“There’s never a day off for me,” he said. “That’s starting to weigh on me.”
Married and the father of two children, including a 15-month-old, Craig said he needs a more dependable source of income and a more sustainable work schedule.
He also runs a consulting business and works with National Iron Bank. He plans to begin a new job Nov. 2 but declined to discuss the position until the arrangement is finalized.
A new chapter
For Craig, the closure ends a chapter that began in his teenage years, when the Goshen native took his first job at the original Berkshire Country Store on Route 4 in Cornwall.
After the store closed under previous ownership in 2012, Craig revived it as owner in 2014. He operated the Cornwall location until it closed in 2016, then opened the Norfolk store in 2017.
In 2021, amid the pandemic, he expanded to North Canaan, opening the Berkshire Country Café on Main Street. That separate business operated for 18 months.
Across those ventures, Craig estimates he has created dozens of jobs.
“I’ve met a lot of people who have become lifelong friends,” he said. Some customers attended his wedding and celebrated his child’s first birthday with his family.
Michael Selleck, president of The Norfolk Hub, which owns the space being vacated by the store, described Craig as an “excellent business partner” and called the store a “a hub of sorts for many in the community.”
The Hub, a private operating foundation and community space located next door, was saddened by the closure and is working closely with Craig on the transition, Selleck said. The organization is speaking with prospective tenants, but no replacement has been announced.
Craig said he had tried to sell the business for six months but drew little interest. His 10-year lease expires at year’s end.
“I am leaving with the shirt on my back after 10 years of putting my blood, sweat and tears into this business,” he said. “We are going to sell out our inventory, close up and leave with our heads held high.”
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Classifieds - October 13, 2026
Lakeville Journal
Oct 14, 2026
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REAL ESTATE FOR SALE
PUBLISHER'S NOTICE: Equal Housing Opportunity. All real estate advertised in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1966 revised March 12, 1989 which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color religion, sex, handicap or familial status or national origin or intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. All residential property advertised in the State of Connecticut General Statutes 46a-64c which prohibit the making, printing or publishing or causing to be made, printed or published any notice, statement or advertisement with respect to the sale or:rental of a dwelling that indicates any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, age, lawful source of income, familial status, physical or mental disability or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination
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Legal Notices - October 13, 2026
Lakeville Journal
Oct 14, 2026
Legal Notice
The Planning & Zoning Commission of the Town of Salisbury will hold a Public Hearing on Special Permit Application #2026-0334 by Sarah March for parking flexibility associated with change of use to spa at 19 Main Street, Salisbury, Map 54, Lot 06 per Section 703.7 of the Salisbury Zoning Regulations. The owner of the property is Salisbury Center LLC. The hearing will be held on Monday, October 19, 2026 at or after 6:45 PM. There is no physical location for this meeting. This meeting will be held virtually via Zoom where interested persons can listen to & speak on the matter. The application, agenda and meeting instructions will be listed at www.salisburyct.us/agendas/. The application materials will be listed at www.salisburyct.us/planning-zoning-meeting-documents/. Written comments may be submitted to the Land Use Office, Salisbury Town Hall, 27 Main Street, P.O. Box 548, Salisbury, CT or via email to landuse@salisburyct.us. Paper copies of the agenda, meeting instructions, and application materials may be reviewed Monday through Thursday between the hours of 8:00 AM and 3:30 PM at the Land Use Office, Salisbury Town Hall, 27 Main Street, Salisbury CT. Salisbury Planning & Zoning Commission Robert Riva, Secretary
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10-15-26
Legal Notice
The Planning & Zoning Commission of the Town of Salisbury will hold a Public Hearing on Special Permit Application #2026-0333 by owner Town of Salisbury for Establishment of Municipal Use in existing building and Site Plan Application associated with Train Station Building Relocation in the Ethan Allen Street Right of Way near the intersection with Holley Street, per Section 205.2 of the Salisbury Zoning Regulations. The building is sometimes referred to as 7 Ethan Allen Street. The hearing will be held on Monday, October 19, 2026 at or after 6:45 PM. There is no physical location for this meeting. This meeting will be held virtually via Zoom where interested persons can listen to & speak on the matter. The application, agenda and meeting instructions will be listed at www.salisburyct.us/agendas/. The application materials will be listed at www.salisburyct.us/planning-zoning-meeting-documents/. Written comments may be submitted to the Land Use Office, Salisbury Town Hall, 27 Main Street, P.O. Box 548, Salisbury, CT or via email to landuse@salisburyct.us. Paper copies of the agenda, meeting instructions, and application materials may be reviewed Monday through Thursday between the hours of 8:00 AM and 3:30 PM at the Land Use Office, Salisbury Town Hall, 27 Main Street, Salisbury CT. Salisbury Planning & Zoning Commission Robert Riva, Secretary
10-08-26
10-15-26
Legal Notice
NOTICE: The Town of Canaan (Falls Village) will hold a voter registration session on Friday, October 16, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. at the Registrars of Voters Office, Town Hall, 108 Main Street, Falls Village, CT 06031. This session is for individuals seeking admission to the voter registry. Democrat Registrar Patti Fife Republican Registrar Susan Kelsey 860-824-0707 x 17 registrar@ canaanfallsvillage.org
10-15-26
Notice of Decision
Town of Salisbury Planning & Zoning Commission
Notice is hereby given that the following actions were taken by the Planning & Zoning Commission of the Town of Salisbury, Connecticut on October 5, 2026: Approved - Special Permit Application #2026-0331 by owner Olaf Olsen, for an apartment in an existing barn in accordance with Section 208 of the regulations. The property is shown on Salisbury Assessor's Map 57 as Lot 09 and is located at 52 East Main Street, Salisbury. Approved - Special Permit Application #2026-0328 by Patrick Mulberry, for establishment of a single family residential use in the Inner Corridor of the Housatonic River Overlay District and the Flood Plain Overlay District, with associated site work, in accordance with Sections 401 and 402 of the regulations. The property is shown on Salisbury Assessor's Map 04 as Lot 31-1 and is located at 11 Route 7, Lakeville. The owner of the property is Delbert L Auray Jr. Approved - Regulation Amendment application #2026-0332 to amend the Town of Salisbury Zoning Regulations, including modification to Articles 1,2,3,7, and the Appendix (Glossary of Defined Terms). Edits include a new section 104 governing a temporary moratorium on hotels in residential zones. Other changes pertain to statutory requirements and minor edits for clarity and to account for best practices. The regulation amendment was approved with an effective date of Monday November 2, 2026. Any aggrieved person may appeal these decisions to the Connecticut Superior Court in accordance with the provisions of Connecticut General Statutes 8-8. Town of Salisbury Planning & Zoning Commission Robert Riva, Secretary
10-15-26
NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF
Huntington Williams
Late of West Cornwall (26-00389)
The Hon. Jordan M. Richards, Judge of the Court of Probate, District of Litchfield Hills Probate Court, by decree dated September 23, 2026, ordered that all claims must be presented to the fiduciary at the address below. Failure to promptly present any such claim may result in the loss of rights to recover on such claim. The fiduciary is: Philip C. Williams c/o Kevin F Nelligan The Law Offices of Kevin F. Nelligan, LLC 194 Ashley Fls Rd PO Box 776 Canaan, CT 06018 Jordan Bergs Clerk
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Maureen A. Moore
Lakeville Journal
Oct 13, 2026
Amenia — Maureen A. Moore, 79, a longtime resident of Amenia, NY, passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2026 at Yale New Haven Hospital in New Haven, CT. Maureen worked as a registered nurse at Taconic Developmental Disabilities Office in Wassaic, NY for 40 years retiring in 2008.
Born on August 12, 1947 in Poughkeepsie, NY, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence Quinlan and Jean (Martin) Quinlan. She was a graduate of Our Lady of Lourdes High School Class of 1965 in Poughkeepsie, NY and Villanova University School of Nursing in Villanova, PA. On October 5, 1975 in Hyde Park, NY, she married Norman Moore who survives at home.
Maureen was a member of the Amenia Historical Society, the Amenia Republican Committee and the Indian Rock Schoolhouse Association in Amenia. For many years, she was also the court clerk for her husband, former Town of Amenia Justice Hon. Norman Moore. A longtime active parishioner of Immaculate Conception Church in Amenia, she served as a Eucharistic Minister and assisted at the parish’s thrift shop.
Maureen was better known as Mom, and in more recent years, Grandma. One of her great joys was sharing her delicious baked goods with others. She will be deeply missed by all of her family and friends.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons:Lawrence M. Moore, and his wife, Jessica, of Millerton, NY and Thomas Moore, and his wife, Laura of Newington, CT; a brother, Michael Quinlan of Bowie, MD and three grandchildren, Iris, Isabelle and Penelope Moore.
Calling hours will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. on Friday, October 16, 2026 at Hufcut Funeral Home, 3159 Route 22, Dover Plains, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at Immaculate Conception Church, 4 Lavelle Rd., Amenia, NY. Burial will follow at Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Amenia, NY.
Memorial contributions may be made to Immaculate Conception Church, 4 Lavelle Rd., Amenia, NY12501. To send the family an online condolence, please visit www.hufcutfuneralhome.com.
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Frederick Reel Jr.
Lakeville Journal
Oct 13, 2026
CANAAN — Frederick Reel Jr., 89, passed away on Oct. 5, 2026.
Fred was born on April 22, 1937, in Canaan, Connecticut, to Augusta Bagnaschi and Frederick Reel. Following Augusta’s passing, Fred and his siblings were raised by their aunt, Dorothy Wilson.
Fred worked as a mechanic for the Dufour Bus Company for many years. His love of working with his hands continued well into retirement, as he enjoyed tinkering with and fixing things. Fred was a fun-loving man who made friends wherever he went. Above all, his greatest joy was spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Fred was predeceased by his longtime partner, Betty Clark, and his sisters, Shirley McCarthy and Joan Ryan.
He is survived by his children; Karen Reel, Mark Reel and his wife, Lisa, and David Reel and his partner, Keisha. He also leaves behind his grandchildren, Allycia Soule and her partner, Trevor; Westley Reel; Hanna Reel and her partner, Bobby Carberry; and Belle Reel.
Fred’s great-grandchildren include Rylan and Caden Soule, Robert and Amelia Carberry, and Cassidy Burcroff and her partner, Matt. He also leaves behind several nieces and nephews who will cherish his memory.
A celebration of life will be planned for a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the local VFW Berkshire Post 9243, located at 19 Brook Street, Lakeville, CT 06039.
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Gary V. Ackerman
Lakeville Journal
Oct 13, 2026
ANCRAMDALE — Gary V. Ackerman, Jr., 60, of 233 East Ancram Road, died Monday morning Oct. 5, 2026, at Sharon Hospital.He was the husband of Camille M. Mastropolo. Gary was born Aug. 16, 1966, in Poughkeepsie, New York, son of the late Gary V. and Betty Jane (Wilbur) Ackerman Sr.
Gary had last worked in the maintenance department of the Indian Mountain School in Lakeville. Prior to that he had worked in the same capacity at the Maplebrook School in Amenia, New York for 30 years. Gary enjoyed cars and target shooting, in his spare time, and was a member of the Ancram Land-Owners Association.
In addition to his wife, Gary is survived by his sister, Vanessa Brazzale and her husband Bob Chase of Salisbury, Connecticut, and his sister-in-law Joanna Mastropolo and her partner Walter Rick, both ofSharon, Connecticut. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
At this time there are no funeral services scheduled.Please send any memorial donations to a charity dealing with animals. Arrangements are under the care of the Newkirk-Palmer Funeral Home 118 Main St. Canaan, CT 06018.
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