SIDEWALK SALE DAYS!
Newton, NJ; Sidewalk sales are coming soon to downtown Spring Street for three days from Thursday July 9 through Saturday the 11th. This event is shaping up to one of Newton’s best ever. So stop downtown and take adavantage of these great bargains. These prices have never been so low. While in town stop by one of our very fine eating establishments for a great lunch or dinner. This event is sponsored by the Greater Newton Chamber of Commerce.
SpringBoard Shoppes Tv appearence
June 2009
The SpringBoard Shoppes Appears on channel 10 with interviews with Jonathan Andrews the proprietor and a couple of the Shoppes Buisness owners check it out at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFcTFmilQE4. For more information call the SpringBoard Shoppes direct at 973-383-3193 or go click on their link on our home page.
“NOW NOW ART GALLERY”
Presents
The first screening of the ongoing Now Now Film Festival at the end of this month. The festival will include screenings of movies from around the globe, selected by a panel of judges. The first installment of the festival will take place on June 26th and 27th, with the following installments occurring in October 2009, January 2010, and April 2010. The upcoming screening will include the feature film, Shot List, and two animated shorts. For more info, please visit www.nownow.us.
“Weekending-Newton”
“New Jersey Life” magazine May 2009
By Millicent K. Brody
Surveyed for William Penn in 1715, Newton is the only pre-Revolutionary War county seat in the state. The town was formed in 1750 as a precinct of Morris County, and today it is known for its historic downtown area at the intersection of Main and Spring streets.
Stay
The Wooden Duck is a secluded B&B located on 10 acres encompassing a charming little estate ($165–$299; 140 Goodale Road, 973.300.0395).
Breakfast
Devour the country-style French toast, omelets, and blueberry pancakes at Blue Iris Café (129 Spring). Or stop in at Brenda’s Diner (211 Spring), which is a favorite for locals and visitors alike.
Antiques
Feels Like Home (185 Spring) is housed in a rustic building filled with antiques and collectibles. Train buffs love it. Other locations on Spring Street to visit include Papa Joe’s (No. 130), Eaton’s Estate Services (No. 135), Rose Petal Porch (No. 192), and Charm (No. 216).
Art Gallery
By the Green (103 Spring) specializes in European acrylics and watercolors. Traill Works (135 Spring) is a studio and gallery featuring the work of Jennie Traill Schaeffer. The Sussex County Arts and Heritage Council (137 Spring) offers art by county residents. If you’re seeking that decorative touch, stop in at 24 Karat Designs Calligraphy Studio (9 Moran St.) or Craft Creators Framing (185 Spring).
Lunch
A popular place is JC’s Grill House (144 Spring), where you can order a delicious Angus burger or steak sandwich. For Asian fare, consider Narin Thai (11 Main St.). Croutons (207 Spring) offers Rancher Rollups with turkey on a jalapeño-cheddar wrap. If the weather’s nice, sit outside as you sip soup and munch on a salad at Hayek Market (1 Mill St.).
Pet Boutique
Maxwell and Molly’s Closet (218 Spring) brims with every sort of pet fancy for dogs, of course, and for their owners.
Shopping on Spring
Find a huge selection of grandfather and cuckoo clocks at Cornwell Clocks (No. 69). Newton mainstay Chrissy O Designs
(No. 111) is a classic formal-dress shop. Flowers in the Attic (No. 161) resides in a beautiful building filled with unique giftware. Vivian’s Boutique (No. 165) showcases exceptional clothing and accessories for special occasions. The Style Shop (No. 178) is a destination for men.
Dinner
Don’t leave without having dinner at Andre’s (188 Spring) or Krave Cafe and Caterers (15 E. Clinton St.).
For more information on Newton, visit mainstreetnewton.org
“Day Trip: Newton”
New Jersey Monthly 5/12/09
Rich with history and nestled in the state’s Northern Skylands, the Sussex County seat has a bustling downtown with a good-old-days vibe.
by Jessica Kitchin
Posted May 8, 2009
Newton, dotted with Victorian homes and surrounded by bucolic landscapes, is a quaint place to visit on a leisurely day.
Center of Attention:
The Newton Green is a grassy square in the middle of the town’s traffic center. The spacious, white gazebo is the perfect place to relax, read a book, or enjoy a picnic lunch. A historical marker tells of the Green’s history (it was used as the courthouse yard, for political meetings, corporal punishment, militia training, public entertainment, and as a common pasture), and a 90-ton granite Civil War monument dates back to 1895.
Closer to Fine (Arts):
Browse photography and art exhibits at one of the town’s galleries, such as Gallery By the Green (103 Spring Street; 973-300-1768; gallerybythegreen.com), the Sussex County Arts & Heritage Council (133 Spring Street; 973-383-0027; scahc.org), or Traill Works Studio and Art Gallery, which also offers private art lessons and classes (135 Spring Street; 973-383-1307; traillworks.com).
Shopper’s Friend:
There’s no shortage of cute mom-and-pop shops along Spring Street. The Springboard Shoppes at Newton, for example, is a launching pad for new retailers in a shared-business environment, with stores such as Mother Moon Baby Boutique and Laura Lynns, a gift, card, jewelry, and flower shop (145 Spring Street; springboardretailshops.com). Flowers in the Attic is a popular stop for gifts and home-decor items (161 Spring Street; 973-579-9500; flowersintheatticonline.com), and Charm is packed with antiques, fine furniture, and cute accents (216 Spring Street; 973- 300-0311). For bookworms and webworms, An Open Book is a bookstore and an Internet cafe (169 Spring Street; 973-300-5900; anopenbookonline.com).
Chow Time:
Dining options range from the cute cafes Croutons (207 Spring Street; 973-300-0207; croutonscafe.com) and Cheddar Alley (157 Spring Sreet; 973-940-3172) to the Zagat’s-rated Andre’s Restaurant and Wine Boutique (188 Spring Street; 973-300-4192; andresrestaurant.com). In between, there’s Narin Thai Fusion (11 Main Street; 973-383-9948; narinthainj.com), the Blue Iris Cafe (129 Spring Street; 973-300-5466), JC’s Grill House (144 Spring Street; 973-940-0100; jcsgrillhouse.com), and the County Seat (62 Water Street; 973-383-0235).
Catch a Show: An old-school two-screen theater has the latest blockbusters, just a few steps away from the shopping and dining action. It’s only $7 for a ticket at any time, and moviegoers enjoy pre-show organ music on Friday nights (234 Spring Street; 973-579-9993).