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Flemington Seeks Community Input in ‘Conversation on the Borough’

Historic community working with consultants at expert design firm, Stantec, to reimagine borough's downtown core

(Courtesy of Flemington Community Partnership)

The historic Borough of Flemington, N.J., will be hosting several community-focused sessions this week, as it seeks valuable input from Flemington Borough residents on the collective vision for its long-term future.

“Conversations About Flemington’s Future!” will kick off on Wednesday, Dec. 16 at 12 p.m. and 7 p.m. Another session will be held on Thursday, Dec. 17 at 5 p.m.

JOIN US for the upcoming events through the following Zoom links:

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  • Community Meeting – Dec. 16 at 12 p.m.:
    • Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83884756725
    • Meeting ID: 838 8475 6725
    • One Tap Mobile: +1 301.715.8592, 83884756725# US (Washington D.C)
    • Dial By Location: +1 301.715.8592 US (Washington D.C)
    • Meeting ID: 865 3791 5723
    • One Tap Mobile: +1 646.558.8656, 86537915723# US (New York)
    • Dial By Location: +1 301.715.8592 US (Washington D.C)
    • Meeting ID: 812 1095 1129
    • One Tap Mobile: +1 301.715.8592, 81210951129# US (Washington D.C)
    • Dial By Location: +1 301.715.8592 US (Washington D.C)

Residents are asked to join us for online presentations/discussions with the borough’s consultant team, to share insight. Those seeking to join can do so via phone or computer.

Consultants from the expert urban planning and design firm, Stantec, will present an initial analysis focused on how Flemington Borough can best position itself to attract new investment and flourish in today’s changing economy.

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They will also lead a Q&A session where participants can pose questions and spark discussion about a shared vision for Flemington’s future.

Interested parties can also share input at their convenience, 24/7, by using the borough’s Interactive Action Plan website. Visit this website for more information: www.loveflemington.com/community-action-plan.

Here are the steps:

  • Log in by phone or computer anytime to share your ideas on Flemington’s interactive project website.
  • Have an idea for a particular spot in Flemington? Just put a pin in the map and leave a note.
  • Complete the survey to lend unique perspective and great ideas to the conversation.

What’s next? After this month’s public engagement activities, the project team will translate analytical findings and community input into a draft plan document to be reviewed in early-2021.

A similar event is being planned for Jan. 6, 2021, for those unable to join via web. More details to follow.

For more information, contact Robin Lapidus at director@flemingtoncommunitypartnership.com or call 908-809-5464.

The Community Action Plan is funded by an Opportunity Zone Challenge Grant awarded by the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) and managed through a partnership between the Borough of Flemington, Flemington Community Partnership, the Hunterdon County Chamber of Commerce and the Hunterdon County Office of Economic Development.

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