Springfield Avenue Merchant News--April 9, 2025
Zoom meeting on Springfield Avenue Repaving and Reconstruction
We will be hosting a Zoom meeting with the Department of Public Works to go over the upcoming road and sidewalk work on Springfield Avenue. Feel free to send me questions if you can't make it. The meeting will also be recorded.
Thursday, April 24 at 5:30PM
Join Zoom Meeting
https://twp-maplewood-nj-us.zoom.us/j/83510376976?pwd=MTVpiSmjSwgXDfx13bgddnhZsp1u2V.1
Meeting ID: 835 1037 6976
Passcode: 642700
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Follow up on SAM Merchant Meeting
For those who couldn't make it, Here is a summary of the meeting. We discussed tips of digital marketing, basics of business law, and plans for Springfield Avenue in 2025.
Some Sponsorship and Promotion Opportunities in SOMA
Achieve Foundation—Maker Madness Sponsorship
Achieve is seeking sponsors to underwrite the event so we can continue to offer this STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) Fair to the community free of charge. Check out this highlight reel of last year's Maker Madness event and please consider sponsoring at any of the levels outlined here. Questions? Contact Eileen at director@achievefoundation.org
Thank you for supporting South Orange-Maplewood School District students and educators!
Matters Magazine
"Business Spotlight” promotion This year’s theme gives our local businesses the opportunity to let our readers know about their business and why they get such great reviews from their clients. Click here “Business Spotlight” for the sample layout. Rate is $495 without an ad, $350 with an ad (plus the cost of the ad.) Reservations are due April 11, ads April 18.
Contact Matters directly if you are interested- rene@mattersmagazine.com, 201 341-9554
Reminders from previous newsletters:
Subsidized Awning and Signage Power Washing
After a successful fall campaign, SAP once again has funds to help businesses with a cost share to power wash awnings and signs. We need to get a quote for all businesses looking to participate before we can provide the final cost share.
If you are interested in being part of this program, please fill out this form. (If you had your awning washed in the fall, you are not eligible for this round.)
We'll get back to you with the cost and you can decide then whether to participate.
MayFest Vendor Application
MayFest returns on Sunday, May 18th and the vendor application is now available. Maplewood-based businesses get a heavily discounted rate for the event. More information on being a vendor or being a sponsor is on our website:
https://www.springfieldavenue.com/mayfest
We hope to see you there!
Springfield Avenue Repaving and Repair
The Township will begin a complete repaving of the entire stretch of Springfield Avenue along with some curb, drainage, and sidewalk repair.
This work will begin in April
The work will necessitate road closures in sections and sidewalk closures.
Now is a good time to sign up for NIXEL: Emergency updates from Maplewood Township
The Township uses NIXEL to text alerts about safety, road closures etc. It is the best way to stay up-to-date on emergency updates.
Sign up here: https://www.everbridge.com/products/nixle/