Tag: Metuchen Downtown Alliance
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Metuchen will allow businesses to utilize public, private space for outdoor dining, retail
METUCHEN – As Councilwoman Dorothy Rasmussen put it, “no business will be left behind” when the time comes to reopen in the post-pandemic reality. And that is the thought as borough officials forge ahead with a “bold and flexible” COVID-19 Business Revitalization Strategy plan. The Borough Council approved the 11-page resolution of the strategy plan…
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Sir Paul McCartney causes local stir as he strolls down Main Street in Metuchen
METUCHEN – It’s not everyday that musician Sir Paul McCartney casually strolls down Main Street, but when he does, it causes local stir on social media. “The visit of Sir Paul McCartney is a tribute to the hard work of our Metuchen business owners, volunteers, residents, commissions and partners over the past few years to…
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Cookie decorating fun at Tiny Town was sweet and delicious
METUCHEN – It was festivities galore in downtown Metuchen as the holiday season approaches. The festivities included a yuletide brunch and brass, photos with Santa and Storytime at Picture Perfect Studios, cookie decorating at Tiny Town, Love it or List it – Gingerbread House Edition at Cai’s Café, and Grinchmas at Lotsa Balls on Dec.…
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Main Street Metuchen turns spooky in time for Halloween
PHOTOS BY KATHY CHANG/STAFF Many in costume enjoyed the day as the Metuchen Downtown Alliance transformed Main Street into a ghoulish affair on Oct. 26.
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Musician will close out Metuchen Rocks! Summer Concert Series on Sept. 14
Rhythm and blues musician Billy Hector will close out the Metuchen Rocks! Summer Concert Series at 7 p.m. on Sept. 14 at the outdoor Summer Stage on the Plaza, located on the corner of New and Pearl streets in downtown Metuchen. The concert is free. For more information, visit www.metuchenarts.com.
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Wellness business sector growing in Metuchen
METUCHEN – Since the inception of the Metuchen Downtown Alliance in 2016, some of the district’s most significant growth has been in the wellness sector, according to Isaac Kremer, executive director of the alliance. “Roughly two out of each five new businesses that have opened in the past three years have had health, exercise, wellness…
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Metuchen receives grant to improve Main Street downtown
EDISON – Members of New Jersey’s 18th Legislative District, Senator Patrick Diegnan (D-Middlesex), Assemblywoman Nancy Pinkin (D-Middlesex)and Assemblyman Robert Karabinchak (D-Middlesex), announced two Main Street grants totaling $48,000 from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA). The two grants were awarded to the downtowns of Metuchen and Highland Park on July 17. “We’re proud…
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Public Art Team of Metuchen to hold public art discussion on June 26
The Public Art Team of the Metuchen Downtown Alliance will hold its third public discussion about public art in a bi-monthly series featuring information sharing and open dialogue from 7-8:30 p.m. on June 26 at Brewed Awakening, 417 Main St., Metuchen.
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Kids Takeover Downtown Metuchen set for June 21
Visit Downtown Metuchen businesses for specials and offers, music on Main Street, cotton candy from The Asbury Park Cotton Candy Co., and an 85-foot long inflatable obstacle course from 1-6 p.m. on June 21 for Kids Takeover Downtown Metuchen at the Metuchen Town Plaza. Presented by the Metuchen Downtown Alliance. For more information, visit www.downtownmetuchen.org.