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Public Notice: Special Board Meeting 4/30/20

The Downtown Denville Business Improvement District will host a special meeting of its Board of Directors on Thursday, April 30, 2020 at 7:30pm

via ZOOM Conference Call

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83568540900

Meeting ID: 835 6854 0900

Members of the public are strongly encouraged to submit any questions or comments in advance to be read into the record.

Email RGleason@downtowndenville.com

 or submit to:

Downtown Denville, PO Box 333, Denville, NJ 07834

Agenda Items:

  1. Downtown Denville Summer Events for 2020
  2. Discussion of “Virtual” Sidewalk Sale Days in August
  3. Feedback on and discussion of “Revive Downtown Denville” fundraising drive.

Support Denville

Our friends, and local Downtown Denville business, Two Girls Media, compiled a complete listing of all the ways you can still support all of the Denville businesses (downtown and beyond).

SUPPORT DENVILLE Listing of Stores (here)

Denville Residents & Business Owners Facebook Group

Please take a look at the many ways you can still shop, get services and order take out from our many shops and restaurants while still abiding by good social distancing procedures.

Stay healthy, clean and safe

NJ COVID-19 Restrictions

The Governor’s Office of NJ has issued these restrictions

New Jersey will be joining New York and Connecticut in closing down movies and gyms effective this evening.

·         Gatherings larger than 50 people will be prohibited.

·         Gyms will be closing at 8 PM and remain closed moving forward.

·         Bars and Restaurants will be closing at 8 PM moving forward, with the ability to re-open each day to offer take-out and delivery services.

·         Food establishments will be prohibited from offering eat-in services.

·         The Governor will be recommending that people should not travel between 8:00 PM and 5:00 AM. The goal will be to discourage people from traveling at those times.

·         Establishments such as supermarkets/pharmacies will not be affected by the mandatory 8 PM closures. They will remain open to provide services for all residents.

·         The State is anticipated to provide specific details later today.

Stay Well, Shop Responsibly, Stay Together !

The COVID-19 pandemic is undoubtedly affecting the global economy and commerce.  However, this effect is felt even more profoundly locally. For local businesses, disruptions like this can potentially be devastating.  Small shops are already living day-to-day on daily sales and commerce. Given current information and projections, this may get even worse.  With many of us cautiously staying home and changing our routines there is a huge drop in the catering services many of our restaurants rely on.  Less social gathering also results in empty fitness studios, spas, coffee shops, and stores.

Hopefully you have noticed many Downtown Denvilile establishments communicating with customers about safety measures, protocols, and processes to keep their businesses clean and safe. As an organization, we are closely monitoring and reviewing our plans for gatherings and activities with Township officials to make decisions shortly. Regardless, all of us should diligently wash our hands, be mindful of our physical interactions, avoid close social contact, and be cautious in public spaces. If you experience any symptoms of sickness, please stay home. The community’s health and wellness is a top priority.

However, if you are looking to shop, grab take out, use professional services, crave exercise, desire wellness, beauty appointments, and other activities, please consider supporting Downtown Denville establishments. The next few months could be devastating for our local businesses, but your patronage very well might help them survive this disruptive time. 

Thank you for your continued support and constant community focus.

Be calm, be clean, and #shoplocal #shopresponsibly #downtowndenville

Shopping and Family Event for Autism Awareness

The Downtown Denville Business Improvement District (Downtown Denville) will host the Annual Spring into Downtown Denville event on Saturday, April 11 from 11am-1pm in the heart of Denville’s downtown district. This year’s event is generously sponsored by Lakeland Bank. Carrying on the long tradition of hosting a fun, kid-friendly springtime event, Downtown Denville will also be collecting donations for two autism-related organizations in the local area. Denville SPARK and Celebrate the Children School will be the organizations supported by event-goer donations and increased marketing and public education campaigns throughout April, which is Autism Awareness Month. The event boasts activities including face painting, balloon animals, photos with the Bunny, bonnet making at Art Classes by Mary Shadbolt, performances from the Denville String Band and plastic eggs filled with goodies at most downtown shops. Over 10,000 eggs were handed out at last year’s event. Participating stores are marked with painted puzzle pieces painted by Denville’s SPARK students. There will also be an egg hunt at Rotary’s Santa Land immediately following at 2pm.

The Downtown Denville district began tying the event to Autism Awareness Month last year in 2019. “We thought it was an amazing opportunity to support our local autism-related organizations as the event usually coincides with Autism Awareness Month” said Ryan Gleason, Downtown Denville’s Executive Director.

Spring into Downtown Denville is an event for kids and families and an opportunity for Downtown Denville, parents, and related organizations to educate event-goers about autism, its challenges, its stigmas, and its opportunities for growth and fulfillment. “If we can raise some money and spread the word to even just a few families, it will have been worth it,” continued Gleason

“The Business Improvement District’s  mission is to drive more commerce and business to our downtown area, and this event usually draws a great crowd to our local stores and restaurants,” said Gene Fitzpatrick, Downtown Denville’s Chairman of the Board. “By involving our stores, tying our events to worthy causes, and creating a buzz around Denville, we are accomplishing that mission in more ways than one.” Lakeland Bank is once again the sponsor of the event. “We give out free photos with our Easter bunny, hand out eggs, and help raise awareness for Denville SPARK and Celebrate the Children School”. noted Alexis Schoerner-Neinstedt, Branch Manager at Lakeland’s Denville location
For more information about Spring into Downtown Denville, visit www.downtowndenville.com or follow Downtown Denville on Facebook or @dwtndenville on Instagram and Twitter.