Empty storefronts and unused commercial spaces are eyesores, but an empty storefront can also be an opportunity; they allow new, exciting, desired businesses to move into neighborhoods.  With "Vacancy Visions," we feature an empty space somewhere in the city and ask one question: If you were king or queen of Somerville, what would you put there? Today's vacancy vision: the old Star Market in Winter Hill It's huge and empty and can get people riled up. The vacant Star Market building in Winter Hill is a bit like Somerville's version of the old Filene's building in Downtown Crossing. It's not …

Empty storefronts and unused commercial spaces are eyesores, but an empty storefront can also be an opportunity; they allow new, exciting, desired businesses to move into neighborhoods.  With "Vacancy Visions," we feature an empty space somewhere in the city and ask one question: If you were king or queen of Somerville, what would you put there? Today's vacancy vision: Cabot Farms Catering, a.k.a. Garden Club, near Powderhouse Rotary. Most people who walk by this space do a double take. These days, anything with a vintage or "retro" vibe is cool, particularly in a hip place like Somerville, …

Update, Feb. 2: Charles River Realty, the real estate firm handling this property, said negotiations are currently under way for a new commercial tenant. ----------- Empty storefronts and unused commercial spaces are eyesores, but an empty storefront can also be an opportunity; they allow new, exciting, desired businesses to move into neighborhoods.  With "Vacancy Visions," we feature an empty space somewhere in the city and ask one question: If you were king or queen of Somerville, what would you put there? Today's vacancy vision: the old Social Security office in Davis Square The office, in…