New England Inn and Tuckermans Restaurant and Tavern sold to Merrill family

The New England Inn and Tuckermans Restaurant and Tavern has been sold to the Merrill Family from Southern Maine, Badger Realty recently announced.The Hooper family successfully operated the lodging and restaurant business, located on Route 16A in Intervale, for the past 13 years and on April 1, handed the keys over to the Merrill family. Since 1995 the Hooper family has maintained food and beverage service along with a variety of guest accommodations ranging from traditional inn rooms to private units with Jacuzzi tubs and gas log fireplaces. Many upgrades, additions, expansions, and innovative ideas in the full service operation were instituted during their ownership which has led to an excellent reputation to both visiting guests and local trade alike.Having had their eye on The New England Inn for over a year, the new owners said they are immensely excited to finally be here. The Merrills look forward to continuing the quality and service standards set in place by the Hooper family and hope to take the inn and restaurant to new heights, starting with a major renovation to the dining room.The Merrill family includes Larry Merrill, his wife Dianne, and Lance Merrill, Larrys son, and his wife Jessica and two young children Madeleine and Avery. Larry Merrill previously owned a contracting business with his oldest son. Dianne will be ending her 27-year career in dentistry to join the business. Together Larry and Dianne have executed several renovation projects and have owned and maintained multiple rental properties. Lance has more than 15 years of restaurant experience and employs a mix of family-oriented and corporate management styles. Jessica will offer her experience in marketing/advertising, book keeping, and technology; rounding out what the family feels is the perfect mix to maintain and improve the integrity and success of the Inn and restaurant. The Merrills also recognize the dedication and excellence of the existing staff and said they are grateful to have such a fabulous group of people already in place.In only a short time the Merrills have begun to learn the loyalties of the local community and thank them for the warm welcome they continue to give. They will maintain a business that will keep its patrons coming back and invite any feedback and ideas. The Merrills add, If its not broken, we wont fix it. But rest assured, if it is broken it will be fixed." Contact the New England Inn at (603) 356-5541 or find them on the Web at www.newenglandinn.com.