By Dave Parker
One of life’s great mysteries, at least for those in Ellicottville, is about to be revealed. The vacant lot at the Northwest corner of the intersection of State Route 219 and County Road 242, near Tim Hortons, has plans submitted to the Town Planning Board for development. This site has been owned by Reid Petroleum Corporation of Lockport which is the parent company of the Crosby’s chain of gas stations and convenience stores, and the plans submitted to the Town are to open a Crosby’s location at this corner property.
Based on the information submitted to the Town Planning Board, the site will have 4 gas islands, a convenience store, a drive-through for mobile order pickup, and plans for future installation of electric vehicle charging stations. Town and Village Planner Greg Keyser noted that the application is currently undergoing State and Town Planning reviews, and the site will require approval of zoning variances. Additionally, there will be public hearings scheduled for this application. Initial timelines call for construction to begin in the fall of 2024 and an opening in 2025.
Crosby’s has several locations in the area, including Ashford, Little Valley, Randolph, and Springville. The Villager has reached out to Reid Petroleum Corporation for additional details on the proposed Crosby’s location and will provide those in a future article