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Chamber and business-collective reports highlight Earth Day, car show and incoming retail tenant
Summary
The chamber previewed a June 18 Cruising Newington car show to benefit Hole in the Wall Gang and the NCBC said it is filing as a nonprofit and will host an April 22 Earth Day event. Commissioners also heard that Ross Dress for Less has applied for sign permits for the former Joann Fabrics site.
The meeting included updates on community events, small-business activity and retail tenancy in Newington.
A chamber representative reported the Cruising Newington car show is scheduled for June 18 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Market Square with a rain date of June 25; the event charges $10 per car with proceeds to benefit the Hole in the Wall Gang. The chamber also reminded the commission about an August 3 golf tournament that is seeking sponsors and vendors.
Representatives of the Newington Center Business Collective (NCBC) said the group is filing to become a nonprofit and described plans for an Earth Day event on April 22 that will include participating businesses offering giveaways, seed packets, children’s crafts, and vendors across Market Square. The NCBC reported the committee contributed roughly $1,000 for event expenses and paid about $550 for two face painters to support family-oriented activities.
On commercial retail updates, speakers said a tenant fit-out is under review for the former Joann Fabrics location and that Ross Dress for Less has applied for sign permits. "They just applied for their sign permits," a speaker said; staff indicated the town will process the sign permit and tenant fit-out through normal permit channels.
Why it matters: Local events and new retail tenants affect foot traffic and downtown visibility, and the NCBC’s planned nonprofit status could formalize business collaboration and marketing efforts.
Next steps: Organizers will continue event promotions on social media and commissioners encouraged staff to assist with permitting and outreach. No formal votes were taken on event funding during this meeting.
