Public Meeting Jan. 15 To Discuss 'Discover Downtown Dunellen' Idea

DUNELLEN, NJ — The town of Dunellen invites all residents and those who live nearby to a public stakeholder meeting Jan. 15, which will discuss Dunellen's Special Improvement District proposal.

Dunellen is continuing plans to revitalize its downtown by advancing its "Discover Downtown Dunellen," a Special Improvement District (SID) initiative.

Getting public feedback is an important part of the process: The borough held its first stakeholder meeting in October, which focused on talking to local business and property owners within the proposed district. The proposed boundaries for the Special Improvement District include North Avenue between Jefferson and Smalley avenues, and sections of South and North Washington avenues.

The second meeting is now scheduled for 7 p.m. January 15 at the Dunellen Senior Center, located at 216 Orange St, Dunellen, NJ 08812. This meeting will focus on the district boundaries, suggested tax assessment types and rates, and the next steps for establishing the SID (Special Improvement District).

"The upcoming community meeting reminds us of the importance of building trust through open communication and accessibility," said Dunelle Mayor Jason Cilento. "This meeting offers a significant opportunity for us to shape Dunellen's future together, and I look forward to hearing from our business owners and property owners as we continue this important work."

Dunellen residents are encouraged to attend, ask questions and share feedback. Attendees are asked to RSVP for the Jan. 15 meeting at https://bit.ly/DunellenSID2024