Upscale grocery market coming to township

An upscale grocery market, Nourish Western Market, to take the space of a former Right Aid drug store at 42931 Woodward Avenue in Bloomfield Township that has been vacant for the past two years was approved by township trustees at the board meeting on Monday, February 23.

The grocery market is owned by Steven Selvaggio and his son Steven Selvaggio who have operated a similar Western Market since 1988 in Ferndale. Steven Selvaggio explained to board members that the firm is planning a rebranding effort to emphasize the Nourish part of the name.

The 13,880 square foot store, which will be completely remodeled inside, will be offering locally sourced food and prepared foods plus beer, wine and liquor. The owners will also be reworking the truck loading dock area

Steve Selvaggio said that they have been working with neighboring residents to address any concerns they may have, including redesigned outdoor lighting that will not shine into the residential area. He also told board members that to hide grocery carts outside the store a brick retaining wall will be constructed to act as a screen and that any rubbish from the store will be stored inside the building.

Bloomfield Township Director of Planning, Building and Ordinances Andrea Bibby told the board that if approved, the only remaining approvals that are needed would be state and township okay of the license to sell spirits and the signage on the store. Bibby also reminded trustees that prior to the drug store, a grocery store years ago had occupied the same space which is located in the shopping center at Square lake Road and Woodward Avenue.

Trustees vote unanimously to approve the new grocery store.