BATH — After more than seven years at 108 Centre St. in Bath, Habitat for Humanity/7 Rivers Maine’s ReStore and administrative offices will be moving to 126 Main St. in Topsham.
Because the ReStore was so well received in Bath, it became necessary to expand the retail and merchandising space in order to grow and better serve the community. While the incentive to sell the Centre Street building was to facilitate the development of a new primary care medical facility operated by Mid Coast Hospital, one benefit to the ReStore was the search and discovery of the Main Street building which will feature approximately 33 percent more space, including a bigger and more flexible sales floor.
Executive Director Dave Perron said, “Habitat is so fortunate to have had the opportunity to operate in Bath over the past seven years. We are also fortunate to have the opportunity to make this move to 126 Main St. in Topsham. Executing our mission relies heavily on the success of our ReStore and we are confident that our new location will allow the ReStore to grow, and further support our programs.”
Associate Director Sharon Oehmig said, “We have loved being in downtown Bath and really value the wonderful relationships we have made with customers, volunteers, donors and other friends. We can’t leave Bath without pausing to honor their work as well as the work of past board and staff members who had the foresight to start the ReStore and purchase 108 Centre St.”
A “soft opening” of the ReStore in Topsham is planned for Tuesday, Sept. 23.
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