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In the heart of Downtown Middletown there are many new business which have opened their doors.We have a new shoe store, a cigar lounge, 5 new restaurants, a family supermarket and mini-mall,a new beauty salon, a law office, an agency office, and brand new 35 unit senior apartment building located behind Festival Square.
In addition, we have have bike shops, a sports equipment shop, dress and accessory shop and a gift and book store. A unique award winning cigar store makes its home in the downtown, as well as beauty shops, barber shops, two bakeries, law offices, a drug store and a new supermarket. An abundance of parking spaces exist in the downtown in lots and on the street. Many new convenient apartments exist in the downtown, above the stores and above the Motor Vehicle Bureau. |
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in the Lobby of the Paramount Theater.
The public is invited to attend.
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Cultural Affairs Department
The Paramount Theatre, under the direction of the Cultural Affairs Department of the City of Middletown,
is the anchor for the downtown. A summer camp program, run by the Cultural Affairs department, exists for young
people interested in theater. The theater works with promoters to bring national groups to the stage of the Paramount.
With a reconditioned movie projector and an vintage movie afficianado, the theatre has become a center for showing
vintage movies.
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B.I.D. Farmers Market
One of the highlights of the summer season is the Farm Market which is centered on Erie Way between
Grove Street and and Cottage Street. Crowds of people attended the market each Saturday from the middle of June until the end of October.
Many local farmers bring locally grown produce to the market. This past year we introduced a new business to
the market, namely a gourmet foods vendor, featuring fancy meats, ravioli, breads, cheeses- a very welcome
addition to the market. The Middletown Art Group brought art to the market on a Saturday.
We hope to do more of that in the next year.
Early in the year, the vendors make application and get their insurance forms in order, so that they are ready to
participate in this season's market. It is necessary for each of the vendors to carry liability insurance naming the
City of Middletown and the Downtown Middletown District Management Asscoiation, Inc. as additional insureds.
The vendors are assigned a space based on the footage need.
DOWNTOWN SPRUCES UP
The results of the Main Street Facade grant are apparent on the lower end of North Street. Witness the
buildings at the corner of North Street and West Main Street, as well as 14-18 North Street, 8 King Street,
39-43 North Street.
The facades have been improved by painting, replacement of windows, awnings and new interiors
some of which have been converted to luxury apartments.
The Main Street Grant was originally for the corridor on North Street which runs from Franklin Square to
Railroad Avenue. The area has been extended to include James Street, Depot Street and King Street.
Work is already proceeding on one of the buildings at 44 James Street where work on both the inside and
outside is being done. Another building at 98 North Street is being updated once all the approvals are in.
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