New Grocery Store Opens At Old A&P Site In Long Valley Area

LONG VALLEY, NJ — For several years after closing for good in 2015, there were no definitive answers about the future of the old A&P space. However, a new local, family-owned supermarket has officially opened its doors in the once-closed building.

Shop Fresh Marketplace held its grand opening event on Friday, Mar. 3, at its location on 7 Naughright Road, in Hackettstown.

Locals in and around the area have been clamoring for a new supermarket since the A&P shuttered in late 2015.

The new Shop Fresh Marketplace includes a grab-and-go section as well as a specialty cheese and deli counter. There is also a hot food bar, a bakery with freshly baked bread, and a Sushi bar.

"Thank you for the warm welcome into the neighborhood. We knew we could fulfill the need to be a local community-driven market. Our values are simple, bring you the freshest ingredients and Do it Best," Angela DeCicco, a Supermarket Consultant for Shop Fresh Marketplace told Patch.

The store's opening was a big achievement and was recognized by Mayor Matthew Murello, who posted about the occasion on social media.

"Looks like this will be a great market that was really needed by the people living on the mountain," Murello said.

The Shop Fresh Marketplace occupies only a portion of the former A&P space; the remainder was converted into a Retro Fitness gym in 2019.

For more information on the new store, click here.