Waterbury’s North End is welcoming a new supermarket after decades without an established grocery store.

Food Universe Marketplace, located at 96 Grove St., opened on October 9, and has plans for a grand opening in late October to early November.

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The store manager, Miguel Suncar, said the community has welcomed the store with open arms as nearby residents described the area as a food desert.

"The customers all the time, they tell me, great store and thank you because they don't have any stores near here. They're super excited, Suncar said.

At Food Universe Marketplace, customers can find a wide variety of products from fresh produce, to fresh seafood, meats, and poultry, plus international items, as they look to c

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