Main Street South Orange

 

Main Street South Orange is working with the Village to host the Downtown after Sundown (DAS) Concert Series. Concerts are held each weekend night and will continue through August! Join us on both Friday and Saturday evenings weather permitting.

 

The DAS concerts will be held in two downtown locations: in Spiotta Park (South Orange Ave & Village Plaza) and the corner plaza on Sloan Street & South Orange Avenue. Hours are 8:00 – 10:30 pm, so grab your lawn chairs and blankets and come downtown for dinner or dessert and enjoy live music!

Sponsorship opportunities are available; please call 973-763-6899.

Click here for details on all events!

 

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The Main Street South Orange Farmers' Market is back in full swing on Wednesdays in the Sloan Street parking lot from 2 - 7 pm.

 

Special Market Event on August 4th!

On Wednesday, August 4th, from 3 - 5 pm, the RITA'S ICES truck will be visiting the market and giving free samples of delicious ices!

Click here for details!

 

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MAIN STREET SOUTH ORANGE

announces

Eleven South Orange businesses are recognized by NJ Monthly Magazine:

5 receive “Best of” designation

and 8 are runners-up!

“We congratulate our very deserving South Orange businesses and this year's top choices,” says Carole Anzalone-Newman, director of Main Street South Orange. “Success breeds success, and MSSO is committed to long-term success for South Orange, by continuing to build a thriving downtown center.”

Read NJ Monthly article here!

See all South Orange winners here!

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Shop and dine locally in SOUTH ORANGE!

Check our business listings above to locate all South Orange businesses

Welcoming New Businesses:

Signal Graphics, www.signalgraphicsnj.com

15 Village Plaza, (973) 762-5800

Printing, graphic design, marketing and mailing services, plus professional presentations and corporate identification programs.

The Beaded Path, www.beadedpath.com

9 Village Plaza, (973) 821-5280

Top quality selection of beads, tools, and trendy materials. Beading/jewelry-making classes, firing and repair services too! Friendly and comfortable atmosphere; great for parties.

Nicolas Taxi Cab

316 Irvington Avenue, (973) 763-5888

Giorgio's Restaurant, www.Giorgiosristorante.com

52 Vose Avenue, (973) 762-4440

Fine Italian dining in a beautiful setting, with romantic candle lights, soft music, and food that is unforgettable, plus catering for any occasion; BYOB.

Above Restaurant & Bar, www.AboveRestaurantBar.com

One South Orange Avenue, 2nd floor, (973) 762-5900 x3

Contemporary American eatery with full bar and wine selections

 

Stony's

10 Sloan Street, (973) 763-3330

Casual dining featuring grilled specialties: burgers, fries, chicken, salads, shakes & more! Outdoor patio dining in nice weather. Visit the fish shack outdoors for grilled fish, lobster rolls and more!

 

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Call for Volunteers!

Main Street South Orange depends on the tremendous spirit of volunteerism in our community. We rely on your financial support, but just as important, is the donation of time and talent. We welcome any interest in volunteering in all four areas of the Main Street approach: design, promotions, economic development and organization.

Please call 973-763-6899 or email director@MainStreetSouthOrange.org.

 

 

 


           

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Welcome to Main Street South Orange

Main Street South Orange, Inc. is a not-for-profit, volunteer-based organization whose goal is to revitalize downtown South Orange by stimulating business opportunity, historic preservation, and community growth. Founded in 1991, we are volunteer committee members working in partnership with all the stakeholders to improve the downtown by implementing the Main Street Four-Point Approach. This involves design, promotion, organization and economic development.

MSSO Sloan Street Renovations

     

 

      

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Main Street South Orange is guided by Main Street New Jersey, a program of the NJ Department of Community Affairs, Office of Smart Growth.

           Main Street New Jersey provides selected communities with technical assistance and training of proven value in revitalizing historic downtowns. The program helps municipalities improve the economy, appearance and image of their central business districts through the organization of local citizens and resources. Designated in 1991, Main Street South Orange is one of the longest-operating Main Street organizations in New Jersey!

 The National Trust Main Street Center is a program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation . In the 1970s, the National Trust developed its pioneering Main Street approach to commercial district revitalization, an innovative methodology that combines historic preservation with economic development to restore prosperity and vitality to downtowns and neighborhood business districts. There are more than 1,200 active Main Street programs nationally.

 

 

 

 

 

 

MSSO IN ACTION

Design Committee: Meets 3rd Tuesday of the month at 8:00 PM in Village Hall. Next meeting: July 20th.

Economic Development: Meets 4th Tuesday of the month at 7:45pm in Village Hall. Next meeting: Tuesday, July 27th.

Promotions: next meeting: TBD at Eventage, 18 South Orange Ave, 3rd floor.

Organization Committee: TBD.