Rumors Of Trader Joe's Opening Near Enfield Unconfirmed: Official

LONGMEADOW, MA — Rumors about a possible opening of a Trader Joe's grocery store just yards from the Enfield border have not been confirmed by town officials or the potential property owner.

The California-based retailer, which consists of 571 locations across the United States, offers unique store brands such as Trader Joe's Joe. The nearest store to Enfield is in the Plaza at Buckland Hills in Manchester.

Unfounded reports on social media indicate the possibility of an outlet moving into the Maple Center Shopping Plaza at 901 Shaker Road. The longtime site of the former Armata's Market and the Bottle Shop liquor store was ravaged by fire on Nov. 23, 2021.

Corrin Meise-Munns, assistant town manager and director of planning & community development, told Patch, "The town has not received any applications from Trader Joe's. At this time, the only application we would be receiving would be through the Building Department for a build-out of the interior space."

Property owner Bik Wan Pun of Pun Longmeadow Realty LLC could not be reached for comment.