NORWICH – Sonbyrne Sales Inc. – parent corporation for Byrne Dairy – and Mayor Joe Maiurano announced this week the sale of four parcels of property located on the corner of Silver and East Main streets for a new Byrne Dairy convenience store.

Maiurano reported that the properties are currently being surveyed, and Sonbyrne Vice President of Store Development Christian Brunelle said construction for the approximately $2 million dollar project is set to begin in mid-February and reach completion sometime in May.

The new, 4,000 square foot convenience store will replace the current Byrne Dairy adjacent to the Fire Department, and will include self-service gas facilities and a 3,000 square foot, coin-operated, 24-hour Laundromat.

Maiurano said he expected demolition of the current structures on the corner of Silver and East Main Streets to begin in approximately two months and added they may begin even sooner.

“This will be a big convenience for local residents, not to mention the sales tax it will generate for the city,” said Maiurano. “This kind of expansion is a definite plus and it’s proof that companies and corporations are willing to invest in our community.”