Dollar Tree conversion of former Rite Aid
Town of Tonawanda
Summary
The Elmwood Avenue plaza's former Rite Aid will become a Dollar Tree, with the drive-thru removed, upgraded landscaping, and a new crosswalk for pedestrians.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 7, 2026.
Impact analysis
No direct town cost identified.
Shoppers get a new discount retail option and pedestrians get safer access.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Planning Board - Regular — October 7, 2026
The Elmwood Avenue plaza's former Rite Aid will become a Dollar Tree, with the drive-thru removed, upgraded landscaping, and a new crosswalk for pedestrians.
Planning Board - Regular — September 2, 2026
Benderson Development wants to turn the old Rite Aid on Elmwood Avenue into a Dollar Tree. The town's planning board endorsed the special use permit with conditions, and the store would drop the old drive-through.
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