Food columnist Frank Chlumsky wrote in the Dec. 27 issue of Wednesday Journal that Certifiedland Grocery at 940 Lake St. will close because of development plans for its building.

A call to Certifiedland owner Jimmy Charalab yielded this response: “No comment,” followed by an abrupt hang-up.

Other businesses in the building have closed since it was sold in March for $9 million. Redevelopment of the site is recommended in village’s Greater Downtown Master Plan.

The Original Pancake House occupies the building’s southwest corner space at 954 Lake St.

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