West Caldwell ShopRite development causes uncertainty

By: Connor Carlin

Outlets: New Jersey Hills The Progress

Published: July 10, 2026

Words: 1,747

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago


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WEST CALDWELL TWP. – The old ShopRite on Passaic Avenue is somewhat in limbo due to unanswered questions on its future as a housing development.

As of Tuesday, July 7, a Caldwell-based developer, Danbro Properties, has indicated that it wants to build at least 198 new apartment units on the site, with 20% of them being affordable units.

Despite objections from the local community, the Township Council has reached a settlement with Danbro as part …

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