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Winery, Brewery Among Proposed Additions At Bethel's Blue Jay Orchards: Report
The new owners of a Bethel orchard are seeking zoning changes that could allow several new attractions at the property.
BETHEL, CT — Big changes could be coming to Blue Jay Orchards, where the new owners are seeking permission to add a winery, microbrewery, restaurant and festivals to the longtime Bethel attraction, according to a report.
The Covino family, which purchased the 122-acre orchard for $4 million in December, is proposing zoning changes that would allow additional agricultural businesses, including food trucks, craft markets and children's recreational areas, the News-Times reported.
Bethel's Planning and Zoning Commission accepted an application from Mille Mele LLC on Oct. 13 seeking changes to the town's Agricultural Overlay District regulations and zoning map. A public hearing is scheduled for Nov. 24, according to town meeting minutes.
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