UPDATED: VISIONS FOR VACANCIES RECAP: Trader Joe's Wins Our Poll for Top Choice to Fill Redstone Shopping Center Space

After nearly 50 votes were cast in our , Trader Joe's was the runaway favorite with our readers for the 20,000-square-foot vacancy near the former Baja Fresh Mexican Grill location.

Of the 45 votes cast, Trader Joe's received 28 votes (62 percent), followed by Wal-Mart with five votes (11 percent) and Target with four votes (eight percent).

Also tallying votes were Outback Steakhouse with three votes (six percent), bowling alley and movie theater with two votes apiece (four percent) and Starbucks with one vote with two percent.

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After receiving dozens of comments for our latest , our readers picked a movie theater or a Trader Joe's as the ideal business to fill nearly 20,000 square feet of space at Redstone Shopping Center located near  and in front of  and the .

Both the movie theater and Trader Joe's options received four votes.

Bring Back the Movies

While there once was a movie theater located at Redstone, there isn't one there currently and our readers would like to see that changed.

"How about a movie theater?" wrote . Stoneham resident replied with: "I miss the old General Cinema at Redstone!"

Reader also suggested a "small scale movie theater" for the vacant space.

Trader Joe's Anyone?

The grocery store Trader Joe's was a popular choice among our readers. 

"Trader Joe's would be a fantastic fit for that space," wrote reader . "Old Navy might be nice as well."

Cream of the Crop

Of the 23 suggested businesses, these options rounded out the top three spots:

• Second Place: Bed, Bath & Beyond, a bowling alley and Nordstrom Rack each tallied three votes.
• Third Place: Outback Steakhouse, Starbucks, Target and Wal-Mart tallied two votes apiece.

Picking a Winner

Of the top options, vote for your favorite and we'll post the winner on Wednesday, May 16. Post your thoughts below the poll to add context to your votes.