After nearly 20 years, Somerville’s abandoned Star Market finally comes down

After nearly 20 years, Somerville’s abandoned Star Market finally comes down

The grocery store closed in 2008, leaving behind a boarded-up shell that became a magnet for graffiti and an empty parking lot.

‘A long time coming’ –  Winter Hill neighbors cheer start of Star Market demolition

The long-awaited partial demolition of the old Star Market building took place last week, with crowds gathering to cheer on the activities. — Photo by Bobbie Toner By Jeffrey Shwom The first pieces of roofing at a former Star Market came down Saturday, symbolizing the start of a multiyear housing and mixed-use building project on Winter Hill. A crowd gathered across the street at Winter Hill Brewing cheered the first pulls of a construction exca…