Monday, March 18, 2013
An application which requested a convenience store use variance was rejected by the Westwood Zoning Board this month.
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Monday, March 18
An application to build a five-unit strip mall at the former Chevrolet of Westwood on Kinderkamack Road was denied by the Westwood Zoning Board earlier this month. The developer had requested a convenience store use variance to allow a 7-Eleven to occupy a portion of the space, which board members said was one of their concerns before voting against the plan. The same developer has also filed an application for a similar strip mall at the empty lot across the street. The site is located on Kinderkamack Road next to the cemetery near the Emerson border. It's in a "limited business" zone, meaning that only some specific retail uses, like large appliance stores or antique stores, or allowed. The property's owner previously said he believed …
Monday, February 11, 2013
The Westwood CVS recently moved to its new location on Broadway and Jefferson Avenue.
The Westwood CVS recently closed its doors and moved shop to their newly-built site on the corner of Broadway and Jefferson Avenue. The former location is still available for rent, according to signs on the building. The building has more than 8,000 square feet and is located on the corner of Westwood Avenue and Center Avenue, near the middle of the borough's busy Central Business District. The CBD is zoned for many different uses. Patch readers on our Facebook page already had a few suggestions for the kinds of business they'd like to see occupy the former CVS, including an arcade, a Mexican restaurant or a small hardware store. What kind of business would you like to see in the former CVS? Share your ideas in the comments below.
Monday, October 22, 2012
The Westwood branch of the educational toy store closed this year.
Learning Express, the Westwood branch of the toy store chain, closed this year. The store sold educational toys, from baby age and older. The site is located on Center Avenue in Westwood's Central Business District and is zoned for many uses. Of course, it could still be a toy store — Five Corner Convenience recently reopened nearby with new owners after it closed earlier this year. Similarly, the former News: What When Wear became Anais, another clothing store. Many new businesses have recently opened in Westwood, including Glow, Victoria Rose Salon and Olive Branch & Grape Vine. What kind of business would you like to see in the former Learning Express? Share your ideas in the comments below. Have a question or news tip? Contact editor …
Monday, September 24, 2012
A man who planned to open a golden age movie theater in Westwood is looking for a new location. What kind of business would you like to see open?
A man who planned to open a golden age movie theater on Kinderkamack Road in Westwood is looking for a new location because of an objection from the owner of Pascack Theaters. The theater was going to open alongside a planned dry cleaner and a medical office in 312 Kinderkamack Road, which is located near the Five Corners intersection. The other two businesses are still continuing with an application before the Westwood Zoning Board, leaving the third spot open. The site is located on the edge of Westwood's Central Business District, so it is zoned for a wide variety of uses. What kind of business would you like to see near Five Corners? Share your ideas in the comments below. Have a question or news tip? Contact editor Jim Leggate at Jim.…
Monday, September 10, 2012
The restaurant recently closed and the space is available for rent.
Gyrocopter, a restaurant on Broadway near Westwood Avenue, recently closed. The restaurant had offered gyros, falafels and other Mediterranean cuisine. There are still several other Mediterranean places in the area, including Mezza and It's Greek to Me in Westwood and Gyros and Goodies in Washington Township. The former Gyrocopter site is located in Westwood's Central Business District and is zoned for many uses. Many new businesses have recently opened in Westwood, including Anais Boutique, Victoria Rose Salon and Olive Branch & Grape Vine. What kind of business would you like to see in the former Gyrocopter? Share your ideas in the comments below. Have a question or news tip? Contact editor Jim Leggate at Jim.Leggate@patch.com, or find …
Monday, August 27, 2012
The former car dealership has been empty for years.
Valley Ford closed several years ago, and a big piece of property in downtown Westwood has been empty ever since. The site is located on Madison Avenue between Washington Avenue, Irvington Street and the train tracks. It is located in the borough's Central Business District and is zoned for many different uses. Previously, Wachovia Bank applied to build on the site, but the plan was rejected by the planning board. Many new businesses have opened in Westwood over the past year, including clothing stores, restaurants, a gift shop and a salon, among others. Patch readers shared some great ideas for businesses in Washington Township's Town Center and Westwood's former Arrow Stationery and Five Corner Convenience Store. Now, we want to know: …
Monday, August 20, 2012
The site of the former store has been empty for several months.
Arrow Stationery in Westwood closed early this year. The site is located in downtown Westwood at 313 Broadway. It is in the borough's Central Business District and is zoned to allow for many different uses. Many new businesses have opened in Westwood over the past year, including clothing stores, restaurants, a gift shop and a salon, among others. Previously, Patch readers shared some great ideas for businesses in Washington Township's Town Center and Westwood's former Five Corner Convenience Store. Now, we want to know: what kind of business would you like to see in the former Arrow Stationery? Share your ideas in the comments below. Have a question or news tip? Contact editor Jim Leggate at Jim.Leggate@patch.com, or find us on Facebook …
Monday, August 6, 2012
The store on the corner of Westwood and Center Avenues has been empty since this spring.
Five Corner Convenience Store, located on the corner of Westwood and Center Avenues in Westwood, closed earlier this year. The site is right in the heart of downtown Westwood, next to Conrad's and across the street from Starbucks and Parian Jewelers. Many new businesses have opened in Westwood over the past year, including clothing stores, restaurants, a gift shop and a salon, among others. Last week, Patch readers shared some great ideas for businesses in Washington Township's Town Center. Now, we want to know: what kind of business would you like to see in the former Five Corner Convenience Store? Share your ideas in the comments below. Have a question or news tip? Contact editor James Leggate at JMLeggate@gmail.com, or find us on …
Monday, July 30, 2012
There are several empty storefronts Washington Township's strip mall.
A group of Washington Township business owners renting space in the Washington Town Center hope to improve the strip mall's image to make it a more attractive destination for shoppers and diners. Several of the business owners asked the township council to change an ordinance which limits signs in the mall to one color and one font last week. The business owners said they believed more variety in the signs could help attract more customers and other businesses to the township. There are currently several empty storefronts in the mall and 14 of the spaces are listed as being available. The spaces range in size from 738 square feet to 3,205 square feet. What kind of business would you like to see in the strip mall? Share your ideas in the …
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9:53 am on Wednesday, March 20, 2013
"The Pit of The Pascack Valley"... I love my town. I don't think anything about it relates to a pit (except the bus shelter on the corner of Westwood Ave & Broadway). I suggested additional SENIOR housing, because while the Westwood House is a lovely and long standing property in Westwood it has a waiting list. As many of us know there are scores of residents born and raised in WW. Many own homes… more ›