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04-13-2024, 08:43 AM | #1 |
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Hunter’s Shop n’ Save Rebuild
I understand the projected reopening of Hunter’s Shop n’ Save will but sometime in June. This is wonderful news! Anyone have current pictures of its status? We are Wolfeboro area islanders and miss it terribly.
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04-13-2024, 09:06 AM | #2 |
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Hunter's Shop n' Save Rebuild
I don't have any pictures, but I can tell you that the level of activity on the site is crazy busy. There are pieces of equipment everywhere, construction workers everywhere, and all aimed at the some-time-in-June opening date.
The "new" store is larger than before, and will be equipped with the latest and greatest technology available. Yes, everybody is anxiously awaiting Opening Day. |
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There are pictures on FB.
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04-15-2024, 08:51 AM | #6 |
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This is the only one I found but I know there are some after this. Try "Wolfeboro Community Group" for more and " You Know You're From Wolfeboro, NH if" also because I thought there were some there.
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05-01-2024, 01:35 PM | #7 |
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Pictures as of today
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June seems optimistic. Anyone with actual knowledge?
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05-01-2024, 05:30 PM | #9 |
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They are hiring help for a June opening.
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The owner says June 20
Daniel Craffey, who's the owner, has been posting consistently on the Wolfeboro Community Group Facebook that he expects the grand opening to be on June 20. The most recent post I noticed was April 1: “June 20, see you there.”
This is the link to the group but you have to be a member to read the posts: https://www.facebook.com/groups/830382647075496 |
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05-03-2024, 03:18 PM | #11 |
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"Hunters Shop N Save last update before 6/20 @ 10 am grand opening. Beautiful refrigerated Cases are being installed now, shelving comes next week, siding should be done soon, sewer hook up soon , parking lot curbing and paving soon. Decor package is being manufactured and installed next 4 - 5 weeks . Still lots to do but on schedule. Thank you again for your patience. Our employees are excited to see all our old and new customers again!"
This is from Daniel Craffey and he says it's the last update. |
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05-18-2024, 01:29 PM | #12 |
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We just went by. It looks great, doesn't it? Maybe even better than it does in your pictures.
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05-19-2024, 08:04 AM | #14 |
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I was by yesterday as well and it does look fantastic!
The only downside I see is that I believe available parking will be an issue during peak business times in July and August. I don't believe enough parking spaces will be available if the new Hunter's store does more business than the old Hunter's store did. Available parking spaces likely will also hurt Walgreens (as well as Hunters) during peak periods. |
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Well I am not real good with math but I don't know how you can have the same amount of parking if the new building is longer and wider than the previous old A&P building (Hunter's). Unless the lot size has grown you most definitely won't have "more parking spaces than it did before"........ The month of July will be the real test! |
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On track for June 20!
24 full time employees kept on the payroll--the owner is a stand up guy https://www.laconiadailysun.com/news...71586a5c6.html |
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We saw the power truck there today hooking up electricity. That has to be a good sign, right?
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Is there going to be parking at the rear of the building?
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05-23-2024, 06:48 AM | #23 |
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Yes. Because they moved it closer to the road. They had to get special exception for the building because in the downtown area buildings are supposed to be 5' from the sidewalk and it was set back a lot further with the parking lot in the front.
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06-18-2024, 12:32 PM | #24 |
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Sorry no pictures, but drove by yesterday and the parking lot is paved and striped. Some signage is up, but it's not quite 100% yet. I noticed they put up big "Wolfeboro, the oldest summer resort in America" lettering on the white panel on the side of the building between the loading dock (walgreens corner) and the front entrance. Looks like the sign at the town line on rt 28.
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Driving by, it looks like shelves are stocked
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06-18-2024, 01:11 PM | #26 |
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Opening Thursday.
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How are the prices there?
Wolfeboro is a pricey place, generally, so I'd expect shoppers have to pay a preimium.
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They said the same as Alton and Ossipee. But since when haven't prices gone up in the summer?
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I visited the new Hunters yesterday (grand re-opening) and thought they did a nice job on the rebuild.
The new store is bigger than the old store and better laid out, yet it is still a relatively small store when compared to other modern supermarkets. A good addition to Wolfeboro for sure. Interestingly enough they no longer offer full sized shopping carts. I found it interesting that all they offered were the upper shelved half sized shopping carriages. Not sure why other than they take up a lot less space in the entrance area. Parking was fine and there is a new parking lot at the rear of the store but ONLY accessible by the rear side street. NO rear entrance available to access the store so you do need to walk around to the front to get in if you park in back. Let's wish the Hunter brothers success with their new store! |
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I lose track of time but it was several years ago. Sally has a store downtown now. Daniel Craffey is the owner and also own Grant's which is in Glen.
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Sadly, I have to disagree with Time Traveler. It now feels like a "normal" supermarket. I liked it when it was homey and did not mind the space-limited selection.
Unfortunately, they have not used the increase in space well--there does not seem to be more variety between value-priced products and interesting or premium products as exists at Heath's (just for example). Rather they just have more middle of the road products in a no longer quaint setting. Store seemed loud and lighting and sound system need to be tweaked, but maybe these are things they will figure out over time. I did not know about back parking lot; front parking lot is extremely difficult to navigate if you enter at the north opening. I will probably try again in a month, but I think I now prefer Harvest |
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Flying Scott, the back lot was full of workmen and equipment so you couldn't park there. We couldn't find a parking space so tried to go out there but no luck. The store was so busy I could barely get through to get the few things I needed. When it calms down I will look around more.
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Beautiful new Hunter’s
We just returned from a preview of the new store. We were very impressed, and happy that their prices on most items seem to be in line with Hannaford stores elsewhere. I thought it was well laid out….it’s not huge, but I get overwhelmed in places like Market Basket, which is enormous, so my opinion, for what it’s worth is that it’s a win for the Wolfeboro area. 🎉💥🎉
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