In all, Durham developer Dominick DeMartino, who owns properties around the state, will be investing $15 million in these ambitious projects. He chose Middletown because he’s “very connected” to the city and active in numerous area organizations. Construction is underway for 10 housing units in the top two stories of 418-22 Main St., where, on the ground floor, the original Amato’s Toy & Hobby was located in the 1970s, as well as Vinnie’s Jump & Jive dance hall, which closed in late July. He has an application in to the city to build 12 market-rate apartments — six on each floor — geared toward young professionals, college students, medical workers and those “who live and play on Main Street,” the developer said. In the old Woolworth’s building at 428 Main St., most recently occupied by Irreplaceable Artifacts, there will be a restaurant located below a rooftop patio bar overlooking the Connecticut River.
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