Family-Friendly Scarecrows Back in Madison

MADISON, NJ - A not-so-spooky assortment of stuffed interlopers have taken residence in downtown Madison as the Madison Area Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Garden Club of Madison, dressed up the downtown business district with cornstalks and family-friendly scarecrows decorated by Chamber-member businesses and organizations.

Local Chamber member businesses decorated Chamber-supplied scarecrows in their own way denoting their own brands. The scarecrows are on display on the lampposts on Waverly Place beginning Oct. 18 and will remain through Halloween. All are visible from the sidewalks so children, parents and shoppers can enjoy them up close.

"Scarecrows on Waverly is one of our favorite projects and we are thrilled to be able to work with the Garden Club of Madison on this." said Chamber executive director Karen Giambra. "Thirty-eight businesses participated and did a great job showing us their creative and fun side."

The Garden Club of Madison initiates and supports many community projects, both financially and through the volunteer work of their members. Their Civics Committee leads the clubs efforts in restoring and improving common spaces in Madison.

"The Garden Club of Madison's work is done with a true love and commitment for the improvement and quality of our community." said Robbin Salmeri, owner of Cleaners Advantage and the Chamber's Vice President. "We have enjoyed partnering with them, now for the third year, and we plan to continue this annual tradition for all to enjoy."

(Photo caption 1: Garden Club of Madison members Jan Baker, Gretchen Sinha, Maureen Phillips, Lisa Carballo, Patti Harris, Kate Ransom-Sullivan. Photo provided by the Madison Area Chamber of Commerce.)

(Photo caption 2: Scarecrow of Waverly Place. Photo provided by the Madison Area Chamber of Commerce.)

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