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Ribbon Cutting
A Touch of Class opened on Woodstock Avenue, Putnam. From left: Kate Cerrone, PBA president; Antea Alexander, Lee Alexander, daughter Karma Alexander cutting the ribbon, family and friends. Linda Lemmon photo.
Big and bold - Touch of Class opens
By Linda Lemmon
Town Crier Editor
PUTNAM — Antea Alexander recalled: “When he first told me that he was leaving his finance job, I said, are you crazy?”.
Apparently not. With an entrepreneurial spirit and oodles of personality, Lee Alexander March 1 opened their second store, A Touch of Class, on Woodstock Avenue. The first store is in Milford, Mass.
The business offers special occasion and formal menswear, top to bottom. He said he intends to lease space to businesses that will help create a one-stop special occasion experience: Barber, photographer, florist, wedding planner — even dry cleaning. And that’s a 24-hour turnaround for the dry cleaning.
Antea said she was so proud of him. “You’re so creative and innovative. As everybody else said here, full of personality.”
Mayor Barney Seney, at the somewhat chilly ribbon cutting welcome, said Lee Alexander’s personality matches his. “I’ve never seen a business person come into our community with enthusiasm that Lee came in with. “
Kate Cerrone, president of the Putnam Business Association, said “We are gathered to celebrate not just a new storefront, but a vision, a passion and a commitment to excellence.” She complimented Lee Alexander’s “impressive 25 years in the industry.” After launching his store in Milford in 2023 “Lee has now chosen Putnam as the next chapter in his journey, bringing with him a dedication to style, quality and personalized service. A Touch of Class is more than just a place to find the perfect suit — it’s an experience that elevates how a gentleman presents himself for life’s most important moments.” She added: “We can’t wait to see A Touch of Class flourish here.
State Senator Mae Flexer and State Representative Chris Stewart also welcomed A Touch of Class. Stewart said “It’s so great to have a place to go get styled up and dressed up. I can’t wait for my two boys and me to have matching three-piece suits.”
Flexer called the celebration exciting and said that energy and excitement will reverberate with every single customer that walks through the doors. She and Stewart presented Alexander a citation from the Connecticut General Assembly.
Speaking before the ribbon cutting Alexander said “It’s been a long time coming. It’s all about the love.” He added, “We’re meant to be here.”
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