From Manager of a Bethel Biz to Owner, Thanks to Hard Work
Written by LindaBerry
Friends, family, representatives of the Bethel Chamber of Commerce, as well as First Selectman Matt Knickerbocker (by Facetime while quarantining), celebrated Patricia Hutchinson’s new ownership of Peachwave at a grand reopening on December 3. Knickerbocker started the ribbon-cutting countdown.
As manager for five years, Hutchinson was already well known at the frozen yogurt shop on Greenwood Avenue. And having lived in Bethel all her life, she is a familiar face in town. “I worked very hard as manager, and I guess the previous owners, the Clifford family - who also own True Value at Dolan Plaza - saw this,” she said. “Because so many people have been at home during the pandemic and doing a lot of home projects, True Value got much busier. The Cliffords felt this was the time to pass the torch, so they approached me about becoming the new owner. They never put it up for sale to the public, but they’re confident I can be as successful as they were with the venture.”