Ocean State Job Lot Celebrates Grand Opening of Morrisville, VT Store
New location in vacant Big Lots space brings jobs and vibrancy to Morrisville Plaza
Morrisville, VT – (May 31, 2025) – Ocean State Job Lot (OSJL), the region’s premier discount retail chain, celebrated the grand opening of its newest store at 66 Morrisville Plaza in Morrisville with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, May 31st. The 34,415 sq. ft. space, formerly home to Big Lots, marks OSJL’s fifth store in the state and is the latest investment in OSJL’s expansion across the northeast and mid-Atlantic.
Executives from Ocean State Job Lot were joined by local officials and community partners, including Morristown Town Clerk/Treasurer Sara Haskins and Selectboard Chair Don McDowell, to mark the occasion with a celebration open to the public.
As part of OSJL’s “Close to Our Heart” initiative, the Ocean State Job Lot Charitable Foundation donated 25 Operation Sleep Well kits to Lamoille Community House, represented by Shelter Manager Nicole Chauvin, Executive Director Kim Anetsberger, and Director of Communication and Development Nate Beyer.
Guests enjoyed complimentary refreshments, giveaways, and the chance to win one of three $150 Ocean State Job Lot gift cards.
“We’re excited to welcome the Morrisville community into the Ocean State Job Lot family,” said Christopher Sylvester, Store Team Leader. “We look forward to serving local customers with great deals and giving back through our charitable programs.”
The store opening has generated local employment opportunities in a variety of roles. OSJL continues to grow throughout the Northeast with several additional store openings planned for 2025.

Ocean State Job Lot celebrated the grand opening of its new Morrisville, VT store with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by store team members and local officials, including Morristown Town Clerk/Treasurer Sara Haskins and Selectboard Chair Don McDowell.
About Ocean State Job Lot:
Founded in 1977, Ocean State Job Lot (OSJL) is a growing, privately held discount retail chain with 176 stores in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Delaware, approximately 5,600 employees, and annual sales exceeding $850 million. OSJL Shoppers find an ever-changing array of brand name, first-quality merchandise at closeout prices, including household goods, apparel, pet supplies, seasonal products (holiday, gardening, patio, pool, and beach supplies), and kitchen pantry staples at a fraction of their typical price. The company was named a four-time “Best Employer” by Forbes® Magazine*, a five-time US Best Managed Company by Deloitte, one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Parents & Families 2024 by Newsweek, a three-time winner of the Inspiring Workplaces in North America Award, and a Global Top 100 Inspiring Workplaces winner. *Ocean State Job Lot is not affiliated with Forbes®.
The Ocean State Job Lot Charitable Foundation has a long history of philanthropic leadership, supporting numerous causes, including feeding the hungry, helping the homeless, assisting veterans and military families, aiding animal rescue, caring for children, advancing healthcare, supporting the arts, and promoting learning. The Foundation’s operational, administrative, and overhead expenses are covered by Ocean State Job Lot, not the Foundation, ensuring that 100% of every dollar raised through the Foundation goes directly to helping those in need. Ocean State Job Lot is headquartered in Quonset Point Business Park at 375 Commerce Park Road, North Kingstown, RI 02852. Phone: (401) 295-2672; Website: OceanStateJobLot.com.