Winooski shuts down.

Well, not the whole town, but the Monkey House and Sneakers. And that's close enough.

Seems the Winooski construction has claimed a couple more victims. Don't worry, it's not permanent.

"We're looking to re-open in September or October," Monkey booking chief John Clark recently told me. "But it's Pizzagalli Construction, so who knows?"

Main Street is going to get torn up in the next phase of development. For local businesses already losing customers due to the construction, it isn't worth staying open through the latest asphalt assault.

A "not really final" show takes place this Saturday at 10 p.m. with jazz marauders Intergalactic Taxi.

I'll probably check it out.

Comments

[Bill Simmon]

But... but... what about my Jumpstart #2???

[casey]

Resmer is looking into the Sneaker's situation.

It's really her town, you know? She's like the giant flying turtle Gamera — a friend to all Winooski children.

I'm sure 802 Online will soon be rife with comment.

-c

[Cathy Resmer]

Casey, you should really correct your post. Sneakers isn't closing. The BFP has a story on it today. Good scoop, though, on the Monkey House.

[casey]

was waiting for your fine reporting on the situation.

thanks for keeping me in the loop.