Rt. 18 Market Loses Lease

It seems like Route 18 Indoor Market will close it’s doors on November 2nd. The Indoor Market was home to 100- 150 vendors, but as news spread of the expiration of the lease - many bailed and the number has dropped down to 60.

For The Home News:

The Route 18 Indoor Market and Jason’s Furniture, along with Sam’s Club, occupy retail space in the strip mall that lies at the heart of the Golden Triangle redevelopment area. With Toll Brothers plans for housing construction on hold, negotiations for lease extensions were conducted by the businesses.

Toll Brothers’ Golden Triangle plan, approved by the township’s Planning Board last year, calls for 200,000 square feet of retail space to be built in a “transit village” that will also include 402 housing units. The developer, due to sluggish economy, requested that the housing units be constructed in the final phase of the project.

The first phase of the project was the construction of an adjacent parking deck to be followed by two new restaurants facing Route 18. The additional commercial space is slated to follow before the final phase of housing construction commences.

The Township Council amended the timetable for completion of the project, granting the developer’s request to delay housing construction by three years, from 2008 to 2011.

The overall completion of the redevelopment project is scheduled for 2015.

Raritan River Art Walk

September 20, 20082:00 am

Streets 2k8
at the Raritan River Art Walk in New Brunswick NJ
on Saturday, September 20th, 2k8 (rain date: September 21st)
More info: AlbusCavus.us

what to expect:
one mile of wall available for artists to paint murals
music stage with bands and djs
refreshments

Want to submit your sketch to be a part of event - form here

The artists are invited to create original murals on the retaining wall along the path and install sculptures along the entry gates. The artists will include well established names in contemporary arts and street art scene as well as upcoming artists, students, and school-aged children. The emphasis is put on local artists.

The project committee consisting of members of Albus Cavus and New Brunswick Community Arts Council oversees the selection and installation of the artworks. Artists are either invited or chosen through an open call for art. Artists are required to submit detailed sketches along with a plan for installation. Selected artists will be awarded with free supplies or a stipend covering travel and lodging expenses. The fair and non-discriminatory selection and approval process assures that the art collection will consistently grow with new original and innovative works.

This looks cool - I have never heard of it until now!

New Brunswick Public Library

New Brunswick Public Library
60 Livingston Avenue
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
732-745-5108
www.nbfpl.org

Library Hours:
Mon-Thurs: 10AM - 9PM
Fri-Sat: 10AM - 5PM
Sun: 1PM - 5PM

Children’s Room Hours
Mon-Thurs: 10AM - 9PM
Fri-Sat: 10AM - 5PM
Sun: 1PM - 5PM