Tag: Metuchen Downtown Alliance
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Free swing dance event on the Metuchen Town Plaza July 13
The Metuchen Arts Council and Metuchen Downtown Alliance will hold their first free summer swing dance event on the new Metuchen Town Plaza on the corner of New and Pearl streets on July 13. Rain date July 20. The evening gets under way at 7 p.m. with a free beginner dance lesson given by Nissreen…
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Kids set to take over Downtown Metuchen on June 20
The Kids Takeover of Downtown Metuchen will be held from 1-6 p.m. on June 20. There will be a deejay on Main Street, a street magician, activities at participating businesses and an obstacle course on the plaza. Presented by the Metuchen Downtown Alliance. For more information, visit www.downtownmetuchen.org.
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Mother’s Day Bazaar in Metuchen May 12
A Mother’s Day Bazaar full of artisan vendors, live music from The Do Rights, afternoon tea, painting sessions and a floral wall selfie station will be held from noon to 5 p.m. on May 12 at the Metuchen Plaza, corner of New and Pearl streets, and across from downtown businesses. There will be free…
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Officials say empty stores hard to find in downtown Metuchen
METUCHEN — The vacancy rate in the downtown Metuchen business district has dipped below 10 percent for the first time in decades. “We are at eight percent presently,” Margaret Inglese, a property owner on Main Street, announced during the Main Street Minute she presented, updating the Borough Council on the Metuchen Downtown Alliance at the…
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Metuchen officials consider creating a parking benefit district
METUCHEN — As Downtown Metuchen gears up for new smart parking meters, borough officials may consider creating a parking benefit district. Jason Delia, a member of the borough’s Traffic and Transportation Committee, suggested that officials look into creating the district during the Feb. 5 council meeting. “[The district] would take all the revenue from the…
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Metuchen Downtown Alliance recognizes those who improve the borough
METUCHEN — Members of the Metuchen Downtown Alliance (MDA) claimed that they could not succeed without the continued contributions of dedicated volunteers, businesses, owners and partners. And for that, the MDA recognized a number of people who have contributed to the success of the downtown district in its first full year of operation at the…
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Metuchen to host New Year’s Eve bash
METUCHEN — Almost a year ago, Mayor Peter Cammarano, in his address in the beginning of 2017, promised to celebrate New Year’s Eve 2017 in the half-acre public piazza at the intersection of Pearl Street and New Street. Fast forward to the end of the year, a celebration will come to fruition with an outdoor…
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Metuchen reinvigorates Human Relations Commission
METUCHEN — Borough officials are hoping to add another epithet to the town’s name. Already known as the “Brainy Boro” and “Doughnut Hole,” borough officials hope to also be known as a diverse, inclusive community. The Borough Council approved, on first reading, amending a Human Relations Commission ordinance, bringing it up to date at a…
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Metuchen Alliance envisions welcoming downtown
METUCHEN — The honeymoon phase of the implementation of the Metuchen Downtown Alliance is essentially over and a vision has emerged. “We envision a welcoming and walkable, inclusive downtown engaging a public art, entertainment and recreation balance throughout our historic and vibrant downtown for all residents and visitors,” MDA’s Executive Director Isaac Kremer said during…