Thrift shop contains ‘Hidden Treasures’

By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff

SOUTHINGTON A husband and wife who recently opened a thrift shop hope to offer hidden treasures to customers looking for a deal on unique or antique items.

Garrett and Diana Henry opened their shop Hidden Treasures at 1656 MeridenWaterbury Turnpike last month. They’re marketing to customers who enjoy the hunt, saying there’s something different in the store every week.

“You can find anything,” Diana Henry said. “We’ve got things from all over the place. You will never know what you will get.”

New venture

In her day job, Diana Henry provides care for disabled patients. Her husband is a cook supervisor.

Hidden Treasures is their first retail venture, although they’ve been bargain hunting for years.

Cleaning Crew

In celebration of Earth Day, state Rep. Francis Rexford Cooley and a group of volunteers assembled to cleanup debris and litter around the boat launch at Hamlin Pond in Plainville. “As encouraging as it is to get so much cleaned up, it’s disappointing that it was there,” Cooleystated. Contributed photo

Land trust festival May 13

By Christian Metzger Record-Journal staff

SOUTHINGTON The Southington Conservation Land Trust will celebrate its 50th anniversary on May 13 at Mount Southington.

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