Nostalgia Toys Closing After Seven Months | Burlington News

Burlington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 30, 2026 · 1m

Nostalgia Toys & More, the beloved throwback toy shop on Church Street, is closing after just seven months — but its story is far from over. Owners Shlomi and Miriam Lavi, who’ve already shuttered a hot dog spot in the same space, cite high rent, staffing woes, theft, and unsustainable costs for the exit. Despite a three-year lease, they’re done with that location. Yet, they’re not done with Church Street — and not done with Burlington. One longtime employee, Nancy Rissler, remembers the street’s golden era and dreams of its return to family-friendly vibrancy. Though talks with officials…