DeGroodt House opens for business

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Chatham, NY - Jesse and Becky DeGroodt have announced the opening of Columbia County’s newest lodging establishment, DeGroodt House. Nestled in a valley where night settles quietly and one frequently hears only the sweet sounds of chirping frogs and singing birds, DeGroodt House offers the private rental of a one-family, one-story dwelling and the serenity of country living just one mile from the Village of Chatham’s bustling Main Street. Renters of DeGroodt House will enjoy the privacy of never sharing space with strangers. DeGroodt House consists of a "TV room," a kitchen, a living room, bathroom with shower and full bath, and a master bedroom with a king-size bed. Children of all ages are welcome. DeGroodt House is centrally air-conditioned and provides wireless DSL service, cable TV, and free local telephone service. Additional features include the use of a one-car garage and an on-premises washer and dryer. DeGroodt House is offering introductory rates for the summer of 2006. Visit the DeGroodt House website at www.degroodthouse.com for photos and additional information. The telephone number for reservations is 518-392-9705.
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Former Harry's Supermarket Under Construction for Restaurant

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Construction is underway to transform the former Harry's Supermarket into a restaurant

Late last month, the Conservation Commission greenlit some tree pruning on the property. New windows and a new door can be seen in the front of the building. 

"It's a substantial renovation that's currently underway here," Brent White of White Engineering said, speaking on behalf of the applicant and owner, Huajie Zhu. 

A fire gutted the longtime Wahconah Street supermarket in 2023, and the following year, Zhu purchased the property for $460,000 two years ago to build a restaurant with hibachi in the existing footprint of the more than 100-year-old building. 

White explained that the project has been ongoing for over a year, and the Community Development Board granted the property a waiver to reduce the minimum required number of parking spaces so that additional spaces aren't needed.  

He noted that, looking at the site plan, there is very little room to do so. A mirror will be installed near the sharp turn on Bel Air Avenue to alleviate traffic concerns. 

Pruning will be done on trees in the southeast corner of the existing paved parking lot, as a number of branches are hanging over. The new owners also intend to patch, sealcoat, and re-stripe the parking lot. 

A fire tore through the building less than an hour after the supermarket closed for the day three years ago. An automatic sprinkler system is required for the new use. 

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