On January 23, 2008 the Main Street Newton Program was officially designated as part of the Main Street New Jersey Program.

On hand for the designation from left to right:
Jef Buehler - NJDCA, Eileen Kithcart - Newton Town Manager, Bruce Tomlinson - NJDCA, Assemblywoman Alison McHose, Assemblyman Gary Chuisano, John Eskilson - County Administrator, Carola Hartley - Main Street Newton Director, Hal Wirths - Sussex County Freeholder, Sean McGuire - Main Street Newton Vice President, Mayor Thea Unhoch, Commissioner Joseph Doria – NJ DCA.