You Asked: What's Opening in Remaining Space at Former Blockbuster's

Verizon will sell cell phone equipment in a showroom in part of the former Blockbuster location on Paradise Road.

The communications company needs a use permit from the Zoning Board of Appeals, and, after receiving it, must wait 20 days before opening, said Rich Baldacci of the Swampscott Building Department.

The use permit is required of any new business that seeks a permit to open in the business complex at 1016 Paradise Road, in keeping with the original decision by the Planning Board, rendered when the retail spaces were constructed.

Town Planner Pete Kane said Verizon has applied for a use permit and is expected on the ZBA agenda June 19.

The entire Blockbuster space is 4,700 square feet. Qdoba Mexican grill is preparing to open in the section to the left — when facing the building.

Former tenant Blockbuster closed its doors Feb. 13, 2011, after having done business in Swampscott since at least 1998.