State Rep. Karen Reddington-Hughes and State Sen. Stephen Harding Celebrate Local Staple
Key Takeaways
- Gooseboro Drive-In marks 65 years serving Bantam and visitors from across Connecticut
- Bob and Judy Hammer opened the roadside stand on July 4, 1961
- The family seeks someone to carry the Route 202 business into future generations
Very few things stand the test of time. For the past 65 years, the Gooseboro Drive-In in Bantam has proven that good food, iced cream, and a warm family atmosphere are all you need.
Today, State Senator Stephen Harding and State Representative Karen Reddington-Hughes presented Owner Bill Downes with a legislative citation to commemorate their more than six decades as a local Litchfield staple.
Opened by Bob Hammer and his wife Judy on July 4, 1961, this roadside stand has served countless visitors from Connecticut and beyond. Sadly, their daughter Debbie and husband Bill are searching for someone who is interested in running this family business for the next generations to come. The lawmakers wish them well as they move on and hope someone out there is interested in carrying on this Route 202 legacy.