MANCHESTER – It was time to not only cut the ribbon – but also cut the cake – during The Golden Acorn’s ceremonial opening in the Whiting section of the township.
Mayor Joseph Hankins, Council members James Vaccaro and Sandy Drake along with the mayor’s confidential aides Judy Noonan and Frank Nicalato came out to celebrate the new thrift store located at the Whiting Town Center, 108 Lacey Road, Building A. Suite 27.
Owner Deborah Sorce joined her husband, a volunteer at the store and several volunteer staff members for the event that featured a large cake with the store’s logo.
Sorce said, “We have everything from clothing, shoes, accessories, jewelry, to home décor and kitchen items, books DVDs.” The owner of The Book Mark store also located in the plaza came out to support her friend’s opening and Sorce’s son Carmen Jr. and his wife.
“It is always nice to see a new business come into town and we wish them all the best,” Councilwoman Drake said.
Mayor Hankins presented a certificate to the owner and cut the cake after he and members of the council and store personnel cut the ribbon in front of the building. “We want to congratulate Deborah and Carmen and wish them and this new store all the best in the future.”
