I live in Waterbury right by Tracy's Pond, and my neighborhood/Straits Turnpike has seen some serious transformation over the past 6 months. There's a brand-new Cumberland Farms (Which I love), and my car dealership, Premiere Subaru, looks like they're weeks away from moving their operation into their beautiful new space right next door to Cumby.

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Around a quarter mile South of the new Cumby and new Premiere on Straits Turnpike in Middlebury, there has also been a transformation, and I'm so thrilled about it. I noticed early this year that someone had purchased the house at 1556 Straits Turnpike, completely transforming the former home into a medical office-type building, with a parking lot.

Introducing CT's Newest Animal Hospital - Embrace

Embrace Animal Hospital is open Monday through Friday from 8 AM until 5:30 PM, and Saturday from 8 AM until noon. You can schedule your appointment online at embraceanimalhospital.com, e-mailing embraceanimalhospital@outlook.com, or call 203-528-3933. I just got off the phone with Theresa at Embrace, and established my little RayRay as a new patient. Thank you for your time Theresa, and thank you Dr. Dana for taking care of our little guys over the years, cheers to your new venture.

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