Groundbreaking for Courtyard by Marriott Hotel

Press release provided by Freeholder Heater Simmons to Patch.

The Borough of Glassboro stakes its claim as a downtown destination tomorrow as it joins developer Sora Hotel Urban Renewal Entity, LLC, to break ground on the 129-room Courtyard by Marriott Hotel on Rowan Boulevard, immediately adjacent Rowan University’s campus.  The Shaner Group (State College, PA) will operate the hotel, which is slated for completion in September 2013. 

The property will include a liquor license to serve a 4,140 sq. ft. conference space for events of up to 250 people.  The hotel is among three properties currently under construction on Rowan Boulevard, including a mixed-use academic and retail building as well as a multi-tier parking structure. 

The $300 million Rowan Boulevard redevelopment project is New Jersey’s largest municipal construction project.

WHO: Participating officials include Congressman Robert E. Andrews, Assemblyman John Burzichelli, Freeholder Heather Simmons, Glassboro Mayor Leo McCabe and Borough Administrator Joseph A. Brigandi, Jr., as well as representatives from Marriott and project developers

WHAT: Groundbreaking of Glassboro’s Courtyard by Marriott Hotel

WHERE: Hotel construction site at Rowan Boulevard (back corner of property at Bulldog Way and Redmond Ave)

NOTE: The ceremony will take place beneath a tent in case of inclement weather.

WHEN: Wednesday, October 10, beginning at 11:00 a.m.