Remodeled liquor store reopens in Seymour

Wine tastings held on Fridays

Pictured from left,  Economic Development Director Fred A. Messore, Chris, Ali, Dave, and Sheila Ierardi, First Selectman W. Kurt Miller, and Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce President Bill Purcell. / Contributed photo

SEYMOUR - Dave and Sheila Ierardi are the new owners of Special Discount Liquor, 147 Main St.

The store is a family-owned small business. Their daughter and son, Ali and Chris, help out to give their parents some time off from work. 

The grand re-opening was celebrated Nov. 20, with local officials, downtown merchant owners, and family.

“Residents may remember this liquor store as dark and dreary, but Dave and Sheila have truly cleaned up the place,” says First Selectman W. Kurt Miller. The interior has been cleaned up, brightened, and organized. 

Economic Development Director Fred A. Messore and Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce President Bill Purcell joined Miller in congratulating the new owners for their work on refurbishing the location.

“I am pleased with the revitalization of our downtown area and the redesign of this store,” Miller said. “The turnout of the merchant owners today and their willingness to work together is really stunning.”

The Ierardis have greatly expanded the wine selection, catering to the quaint downtown feel of the area and the antique shops in the district. 

Wine tastings are held from 4-7 p.m. Fridays. Sheila Ierardi said this gives shoppers a chance to sample before they buy or try something different. 

The Ierardis said they also will help plan for a party, deliver, and take back empty or unopened bottles for certain orders.  

Store hours are Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.-3 p.m. For information call 203-888-5922; anyone can ‘Like’ Special Discount Liquor on Facebook as well.

This information was provided by Christine Conroy, Administrative Assistant to First Selectman Kurt Miller.