Waretown: Residents began to speculate when they noticed their beloved Wawa was closed and locked recently. Many wondered if the small-format store would relocate, remodel, or add on. Sadly neither of those options are happening; the location has closed permanently.

The letter posted to customers indicates the store has been open for 26 years, and has outgrown its’ location. Additionally corporate discovered water and structural damage to the building, which wasn’t worth repairing. Since this is a small-format store which doesn’t have all the modern offerings of a Super-Wawa, it was closed. Corporate also opted not to relocate elsewhere in town, nor expand the existing store.

Wawa does go on to explain they will continue to be a part of the Waretown community even after the store is gone. Customers are urged to visit Wawa locations in Barnegat or Lacey.

What will occupy this building next?

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