Summary
The long-vacant Rite Aid at South Main and Route 619 — a gateway intersection the city has been watching — will become a Friendly Express gas station and convenience store. Commissioners see it as a win for a blighted corner, but want maintenance standards raised along Main Street.
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Last discussed Jul 15, 2026.
Impact analysis
The project represents a significant private investment in a property that has sat vacant for years, getting it back on the tax rolls.
Residents and boaters heading to Portage Lakes get a much-needed gas station with rec fuel, and the corridor gets an eyesore fixed.
A resident emailed concerns that a new gas station could hurt the nearby Buehler's store.
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