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Borough Awarded for Streetscape Redevelopment

Downtown New Jersey awards municipal projects and achievements throughout the state.

Downtown New Jersey (DNJ) recognized Chatham Borough for accomplishments in streetscape redevelopment in their 2011 Excellence Awards, announced this week.

The Streetscape Committee of Chatham Borough has worked at beautifying the downtown.

A press release from DNJ this week said, "downtowns provide a focal point for our communities, reflect their unique identities, provide a convenient local place of commerce, provide our communities a sense of place, and offer a place in which people gather and truly be community,"

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DNJ's annual awards will be presented at a reception on Thursday, Dec. 15 at The Heldrich Center in New Brunswick. The reception begins at 5:30 p.m., and tickets are available for $35. Anyone seeking further information may call (888) 228-8116 or by emailing info@downtownnj.com.

Rich Crater and Vincent DeNave of the Streetscape Committee were not immediately available to comment.

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“There are many people working on terrific projects to enhance and enrich New Jersey’s downtowns. This year’s award recipients have made outstanding contributions and represent projects that will sustain communities for a long time,” said Michael Redpath, the president of DNJ.


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