The Year in Business in 2012

Owners of the Connecticut Sports Arena in New Milford are interested in expansion of their business to property to the east, above, and south of the current operation. May 2012 Photo: Norm Cummings

Tivoli Restaurant's atrium proves a business success in 2012 after coming under intense scrutiny from some residents. Patrons enjoy the new structure for dining during the warmer months. Photo: Norm Cummings

Floral designer Craig Hapler creates an arrangement for a wedding at Ruth Chase Flowers, assisted by shop owner Luisa Amaral. The New Milford business flourishes from its new home on Church Street during 2012. Photo: Norm Cummings

The Mayflower Inn & Spa in Washington is honored again in 2012 as one of the region and nation's finest. July 2012 Photo: Norm Cummings

Wokers engage in August in removing the sign above the entrance to the former New Milford Pharmacy at the corner of Main and Bank streets in the New Milford village center. The site had served as the home for a pharmacy for more than 80 years. Sherman entrepreneur Gary Goldring included that building among his downtown purchases in 2012 and is expecting to renovate the structure in 2013 before welcoming a new tenant. Photo: Norm Cummings

The Friendly's restaurant along Danbury Road (Route 7 South) in New Milford closed its doors for good in September, 2012 when its property lease expired. Photo: Norm Cummings

Karen Ross has shepherded the growth of Joe's Salon for 30 years along Bank Street in downtown New Milford. November 2012 Photo: Norm Cummings