News of Progress
The signals are green
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- Another great Holiday Event!
Over a hundred kids came to meet Santa at Main Street's traditional holiday event in Weeden Park. See the video!
Main Street is happy to welcome this flower shop café at
the Lawrenceville Inn!
The new restaurant, operated by Elizabeth Hunt, offers homemade soups, salads, burgers and sandwiches as well as beautiful floral arrangements courtesy of Cindy Flynn, floral designer and proprietress of Clark's Flower shop in Newtown, PA.
The new concept takes Hunt's desire to provide a respite from today's hurried pace, providing colorful, vitamin packed eats as well as enabling busy customers to relax, and find inspiration. Buds & Bowls is a blend of neighborhood coffee house, soup café, flower shop and mini retreat. Guests enjoy a slow pace to connect with friends or spend time alone enjoying a meal or a coffee drink in the café.
"The concept of Buds & Bowls was inspired by my love for old fashioned European cafes where it is not unusual to find a flower shop. Buds & Bowls melds two of my favorite things ... healthy food and the magic of flowers," says owner Betsy Hunt.
2691 Main Street, Lawrenceville, NJ. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. www.BudsandBowls.com. 609.896.0569.
- LawrencevilleMain Street Reaccredited
 We are proud to announce that we have again been designated an accredited National Main Street Program by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. For the past six years, LMS has met the 10 required standards for administration and performance in strengthening the local economy and preserving its history. Click the certificate for a larger view.
"Accredited Main Street programs are meeting the challenges of the recession head on and are successfully using a focused, comprehensive revitalization strategy to keep their communities vibrant and sustainable," said Doug Loescher, director of the National Main Street Center.
 Lawrenceville Main Street Artists Network Launched
This gallery is now open to the public, with township and Main Street officials on hand to help the talented artists cut the ribbon. An impressive array of art by these local artists is on display and available for purchase. See the exciting details here! Visit their web site here.
 Main Street Streetscape Project Completed
Lawrence Township has concluded a $201,782 contract for decorative streetlights and sidewalks, benches and bicycle racks in the historic Main Street area. Work included new sidewalks and driveway aprons affecting Main Street and adjacent parts of other roads.
 Most recently, the new street lamps were turned on, brightening the village area. This work was enabled by a $275,000 Federal grant administred through the state Department of Transportation. Main Street and municipal initiatives were essential to planning this. This follows the repaving of Main Street completed earlier. Mayor comments favorably: Ribboncutting and more information.
- Fall Harvest Scarecrows Event.
See the great fun and scarecrows from our 2008 event here.
New businesses continue to arrive, taking space in both existing and new buildings.
Lawrenceville Main Street stands ready to assist existing and prospective businesses to become part of this vibrant community. For information, go here.
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