Caldwell Merchants Association Plans Tag Sale

If you have a yen for a bargain, and enjoy poking around tables looking for that perfect item for your home or office, then keep Sept. 18 open.

The Caldwell Merchant's Association will holding its first giant tag sale, in the back portion of the Ace Hardware parking lot on Saturday, Sept. 18, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

This event will feature an eclectic assortment of furniture and various household items in good condition.

If you are looking to donate some gently used items, contact the CMA at 973-403-0032. Items need to be priced and brought to the Ace Hardware location the morning of the sale, starting at 7 a.m. Clothing, books and large furniture items are discouraged from being brought to the location since the lot needs to be cleared by the end of the day.

If you have larger furniture items that you would like to donate, e-mail a picture to funfashiongirl@yahoo.com. A board with pictures of these items will be assembled for those interested in purchasing to view. Please include your name and telephone number so you can be contacted if an item of yours is selected.

The Caldwell Merchants Association has a roster of about 50 members, comprised of merchants, professionals and volunteers from Caldwell and surrounding towns who all view Bloomfield Avenue in Caldwell as their downtown.

The CMA hosts events throughout the year, with the goal of increasing business within the borough and revitalizing the downtown area. Some of its events include the Fall Festival, Safe Halloween, The Scare Crow Contest, Black Maria Film Festival, Dinner and a Movie and Art on the Avenue.