The storefront at 22 Union Avenue, long a fixture in the 01702 corridor, is preparing to pivot its inventory under a new regulatory classification. On March 5, 2026, Roman Vynnytskyi filed for a Common Victualer license specifically designated for junk dealers and second-hand goods.
This filing signals a shift in the business strategy for the location, now operating under the entity Golden Circle. While the property remains owned by VTT Management Inc., Vynnytskyi—who was recently highlighted by Downtown Framingham, Inc. as an ambitious local operator—seeks to legally expand the scope of goods handled at the site. A Common Victualer license in this context authorizes the sale of used items, distinct from standard retail or food service permits.
The application, recorded as LIC-26-12, arrives during a period of contraction for commercial filings in this ZIP code, which have dropped 64% this quarter. It also follows a pattern of activity at the address, which has seen three separate permit and license records since 2018. The move comes as the city monitors activity on Union Avenue, where a larceny was recently reported just a few doors down at 54 Union Avenue.
Residents concerned about the types of goods being traded or potential traffic impacts from the new classification can review the full record on the city's open government portal. The filing is currently in status 1, indicating it is under review, with no approval date yet set.