Work is currently ongoing to bring back Snow Mountain Market, the sole grocery store in West Dover. The new owners have expressed enthusiasm for reviving this essential community resource, targeting a summer opening.

Zach Schonberger, who co-owns the market with his wife Lindsay, acquired the property in December 2025 for $1,075,000 following a bankruptcy auction. The previous proprietors, Andrew and Marie Nystrom from Brookline, had filed for bankruptcy in June 2025 after failing to complete an expansion project at the store.

Upon learning of the bankruptcy in July, the Schonbergers visited the closed grocery store, aware of its importance to locals. Zach Schonberger, originally from Norwalk, Connecticut, and with a family history in the Deerfield Valley, feels a strong connection to the area. Having spent many winters skiing and training at Mount Snow, he sees this venture as a long-term commitment rather than a temporary project.

Demolition of the central part of the market building commenced last week, with plans to revitalize the overall structure, which had been aging. The new owners intend to move forward with the previous owners’ redevelopment vision, which they believe was headed in a beneficial direction before halting.

The co-owner envisions a modern neighborhood marketplace offering fresh produce, quality meats, deli items, bakery goods, and convenient grab-and-go options. Updates regarding the renovation will be shared on the market’s website. Schonberger believes the forthcoming offerings will meet the community’s needs satisfactorily.

Currently, the owners are looking to hire a general manager and a kitchen leader as they prepare for the store’s opening, emphasizing a focus on prepared foods. While they will postpone staffing much of the team until nearer the opening date, efforts to reach the community will include a survey on their website.

In their commitment to social responsibility, the new owners donated perishable items from the store’s inventory to local food banks, as well as products for hog feed to nearby farms to minimize waste.

As part of their plan, the owners intend to offer beer and wine, although they have yet to finalize whether to apply for a liquor license.