Zetty Nemlowill

City Approves New Site Plan

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If all goes well we could possibly break ground on the new store early next year! The city council this week approved our new site plan. Your co-op altered plans to include a new access road from 23rd Street, because neighbors were concerned about the previous plan to use a more narrow street called

New Site Plan

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We went back to the drawing board and have a new site plan that neighbors who had opposed the layout of our future store now support. Our expansion has been in a months-long land use process including a recent appeal by three residential property owners surrounding the co-op site. Their concerns cen

Owner Appreciation Week

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It’s a great time to be a co-op owner! Owner Appreciation Week is September 16-22, 2018 and we’re trying out a new discount structure that allows co-op owners to save up to 20% on a shopping trip. Here’s what the new discount structure includes: 10% off on purchases under $100 15%

Yes You Can!

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Organic Produce Case Specials for Canning Click here for the order form. Orders must be submitted by Thursday September 6 for pickup at the store anytime on Saturday September 8. Savor summer throughout the year by preserving organic fruit and veggies from your co-op! We’ve got specials on cas

Annual Meeting 2018

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Our annual meeting for co-op owners is happening on Sunday September 30 at 5-7 p.m. at the Loft at the Red Building (20 Basin St.) in Astoria. There will be dinner by Chef Andrew Catalano, music by the Brownsmead Flats, an annual report and election including new Board members and proposed updates t

New Fall Coupons

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The most recent issue of the Disco+ver coupon book is brimming with brands that support organic farming, fair-trade supply chains and ingredients and cooperative business models. That means your co-op purchases make a difference and help local, national and global communities thrive. Check your mail

Co-op deli salad dressing recipes revealed!

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Having a batch of good homemade dressing on hand can be just the ticket to convenience when it comes to whipping up a salad for lunch, dinner, or even breakfast! Our deli gets a lot of requests for our popular salad dressing recipes. We aim to promote health and wellness and these simple dressings m

Appeal Denied

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Following a grueling three-hour city council meeting, a tentative ruling came in our favor. Astoria City Councilors voted to uphold the city design review committee’s approval of our project, and reject three Mill Pond resident’s appeal. The crux of the controversy is over plans to acces

Appeal Meeting FAQ

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What is the plan for Astoria Co+op’s new store?  The co-op plans to build an 11,580 square foot building at the corner of 23rd and Marine Drive in Astoria. It will hold about 7,000 square feet of retail space that offers a full line of fresh foods – think full-service deli, an expansive organic prod

Fresh New Look

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By Zetty Nemlowill/Marketing Director In our last newsletter I told you we’d be freshening up the co-op’s look and now… it’s official (see our new logo below)! We’re making this change now so that we will be ready to start designing our new store. We’re still the same co-op you know and love; we’re