Vacant 73 Main Street building and former bowling alley site
Summary
Commenters flagged the vacant 73 Main Street building and the long-stalled former bowling alley site as eyesores. Mayor McCormac said the vacant Main Street building is worse because it sits in the middle of a growing restaurant district and isn't even on the market.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Sep 1, 2026.
Impact analysis
Short-term taxpayer outlay to acquire properties, expected to be recovered on resale per the mayor.
Redevelopment of these sites would benefit Main Street businesses and the downtown.
Property owners facing forced sale; some residents question spending taxpayer money on non-tax-producing properties.
Mentions & discussions (5)
Council - Sep 1, 2026
The council passed the Route 1, Area 5 Redevelopment Plan on first reading and sent it to the Planning Board for review — an early but important step in shaping future development along the Route 1 corridor.
Council - Jul 21, 2026
Ten parcels across Woodbridge Proper and Iselin were officially designated Areas in Need of Redevelopment — the first step that unlocks redevelopment planning and tools for those sites.
Council - Jul 7, 2026
Commenters flagged the vacant 73 Main Street building and the long-stalled former bowling alley site as eyesores. Mayor McCormac said the vacant Main Street building is worse because it sits in the middle of a growing restaurant district and isn't even on the market.
Council - Jun 9, 2026
The mayor confirmed the township may use eminent domain to force the sale of vacant Main Street properties, including a former tavern at 78 Main Street, then resell them to productive owners. He said the township won't hold them long term and expects to recover any taxpayer outlay at resale.
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