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Levin Management: Planet Fitness expands with two new N.J. retail locations
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Commercial real estate services firm Levin Management Corp. has secured two leases with fitness brand Planet Fitness at shopping centers in Watchung and Middlesex. The New Hampshire-based franchise will join the tenant mix at Blue Star Shopping Center and Middlesex Corner, respectively; LMC serves as leasing and managing agent for both properties.
Planet Fitness committed to 21,850 square feet at Blue Star Shopping Center. The 420,000-square-foot retail destination on Route 22 is in the midst of a major, LMC-orchestrated redevelopment, with additional availabilities from 1,200 to 50,000 square feet. Senior Leasing Representative E.J. Moawad represented the landlord in the Planet Fitness lease negotiation, while Jack Chera of RIPCO served as the tenant broker.
At Middlesex Corner, Planet Fitness will fill half of the freestanding building formerly occupied by ACME supermarket at the Route 28/Bound Brook Road property. LMC Leasing Representative Ed Vasconcellos III negotiated the 15,500-square-foot transaction on behalf of property ownership. Raymond Villafana of Franchise Realty represented Planet Fitness. LMC currently is marketing the balance of the former supermarket space.
Both new locations will be franchisee-owned by the same experienced operator behind dozens of Planet Fitness gyms located in New Jersey and other markets. Planet Fitness is one of the largest and fastest-growing operators of fitness centers in the world by number of members and locations.
According to Sidney Singer, LMC vice president of leasing, fitness concepts are active players in today’s retail landscape and significant traffic drivers for properties like Blue Star Shopping Center and Middlesex Corner.
“The last several years have seen an influx of boutique and affordable fitness concept leasing at LMC properties and nationwide,” he said. “Chains like Planet Fitness – those that provide an affordable, high-quality fitness experience in a welcoming, non-intimidating environment – have proven particularly successful at engaging consumers.”
Fitness tenants also are healthy for retail centers. These sought-after staples bring people back to a property on a frequent basis, which benefits a shopping center’s entire co-tenancy. Moreover, the demographic profile of fitness consumers has become increasingly diverse; boutique and affordable concepts attract people of all ages looking for a community-centered fitness experience.
With more than 1,100 tenants throughout its leasing and management portfolio, LMC maintains a successful track record of arranging leases with prominent national and regional chains, in addition to regional and local retailers. This includes six Planet Fitness locations with these latest additions.
For seven decades, North Plainfield-based LMC has served as a trusted single-source commercial real estate services provider for institutional and private owners. Its diversified, retail-focused leasing and management portfolio includes 125 properties totaling more than 16 million square feet in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states.
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Rutgers-New Brunswick Innovation and Economic Prosperity Designation Award Presented at APLU Annual Meeting : Newsroom
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L-R: Francine Conway, Chancellor, Rutgers-New Brunswick; Amy Mandelbaum, Senior Program Administrator, NJAES; Peggy Brennan-Tonetta, Senior Director and Director Resource and Economic Development, NJAES; and Jacqueline McGlynn, Director of Administration, Office of the Chancellor.
On November 10, representatives from Rutgers-New Brunswick were on hand at the Association of Public Land-Grant Universities (APLU) meeting in Orlando, FL, to receive the association’s award designating Rutgers-New Brunswick an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University in recognition of its substantial and sustained commitment to economic engagement in the region.
L-R: Wendie Cohick, Dean of Research and Graduate Education at SEBS and Director of Research, NJAES; Denise Hein, Vice Provost for Research, Rutgers-New Brunswick; AJ Both, Professor and Extension Specialist at SEBS; and Peggy Brennan-Tonetta, Senior Director and Director Resource and Economic Development, NJAES.
The prestigious APLU designation, awarded to only about 80 higher education institutions in the U.S., highlights Rutgers role as an economic catalyst through transformative innovations in academic initiatives, pioneering research and impactful community outreach programs, including business incubators that have launched thousands of startups as well as technologies addressing agricultural challenges.
Megan Francis, Director of Global Engagement at SEBS, gave a presentation on International Study opportunities available to students at the school.
Valid for five years with renewal eligibility, the designation allows Rutgers–New Brunswick to apply for additional Innovation and Economic Prosperity University awards. These awards specifically commend exceptional economic engagement initiatives, potentially securing additional resources for advancing the university’s economic development endeavors.
Megan Francis, Director of Global Engagement at the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences SEBS), gave a presentation on International Study opportunities available to students at the school.
AJ Both, Professor and Extension Specialist in the Department of Environmental Sciences, and colleagues on the North Central Extension and Research Activity (NCERA-101) Committee on Controlled Environment Technology and Use received the National Excellence in Multistate Research Award at the meeting. Both’s colleagues on the committee who were present for the award presentation include George Smith, Ag Innovations Chair and Senior Associate Dean of Research at Michigan State University; Ramesh Kanwar, Administrative Advisor and Distinguished Professor in the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering at Iowa State University; and Dr. Manjit Misra, Director USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
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The Musical” continues into second week
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(HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) — Centenary Stage Company’s Holiday Spectacular: A Christmas Carol: The Musical continues its run in the Sitnik Theatre with its second week of shows. This is a musical stage adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic story, which follows Ebenezer Scrooge, a miserly businessman who is visited by the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future, leading him to confront his actions and transform his life.
The adaptation is faithful to the original story but adds Alan Menken’s signature melodies and moments to bring the tale to life on stage, suitable for the whole family (Please note that Centenary Stage Company does have a minimum age requirement of 5 years old to attend). The musical features lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, and a book by Lynn Ahrens and Mike Ockrent.
The production runs until December 15th, with many performance times and dates available, including some weekday matinees. This coming week, performances will take place on Wednesday 12/4 at 2:00pm, Thursday 12/5 at 7:00pm, Friday 12/6 at 8:00pm, Saturday 12/7 at 2:00pm & 8:00pm, and Sunday 12/8 at 2:00pm. Tickets range from $25.00 – $30.00 for adults depending on the performance, with discounts available for students, Seniors (65+), and Children (12 and under) on select performances. Thursday evening performances will feature BOGO tickets at the box office window beginning at 5:00pm on the day of that performance.
Michael Fleischer as Scrooge and Cody Jackson as Marley. Photo by Trevor Callahan
For more information, visit centenarystageco.org or call the Centenary Stage Company box office at (908) 979-0900. The Centenary Stage Company box office is open Monday through Friday from 1:00pm-5:00pm and two hours prior to performances. The box office is located in the Lackland Performing Arts Center on the campus of Centenary University at 715 Grand Ave. Hackettstown, NJ.
A Christmas Carol (Broadway Version) is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI), who owns the licensing for the show. All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
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The 2024-25 Season of Performing Arts events at the Centenary Stage Company is made possible through the generous support of our sponsors and grantors like the NJ State Council on the Arts, the Shubert Foundation, the Blanche and Irving Laurie Foundation, the Sandra Kupperman Foundation, the John and Margaret Post Foundation, the CSC corporate sponsors, including Explore Warren, the House of the Good Shepherd, Hackettstown Medical Center Atlantic Health System, Heath Village, Visions Federal Credit Union, and Fulton Bank, and Centenary Stage Company members and supporters.
George Street Playhouse presents “Gene & Gilda”
Wednesday, December 04, 2024 @ 7:30pm
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC)
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George Street Playhouse presents “Gene & Gilda”
Thursday, December 05, 2024 @ 7:30pm
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC)
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$2B ‘Restoring the George’ Project 95% Complete
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Infrastructure
On Dec 2, 2024
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has announced that the $2 billion 11-project “Restoring the George” project to replace every one of the George Washington Bridge’s original steel suspender ropes is more than 95% complete, with just two dozen of the 592 ropes left to be replaced.
The replacement of all 592 ropes that suspend from the bridge’s four main cables and hold up the bridge’s two roadway levels is the largest and most impactful project of the agency’s $2 billion “Restoring the George” program to rehabilitate, repair or replace major components of the world’s busiest vehicular bridge. The replacement of every suspender rope and the rehabilitation of the bridge’s four main cables are essential to the bridge’s state of good repair. As the New York and New Jersey region’s primary Hudson River crossing for large commercial trucks, the bridge is a crucial link in the regional interstate highway network.
The suspender rope replacement project, which is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2026, includes the construction of a newly built sidewalk on the bridge’s south side to improve safety and accessibility while increasing capacity for path users by separating pedestrians on the south sidewalk once completed and bicyclists on the existing north sidewalk.
Work to replace the bridge’s original steel suspender ropes began in September 2018 on the bridge’s north side. The painstaking process of inspecting and cleaning the main cables, as well as the replacement of each steel suspender rope on the bridge’s north side, was completed in 2022. Once new suspender ropes were in place and the main cable rehabilitation was complete, hi-tech acoustical monitoring and dehumidification systems were installed on the main cables.
“The upkeep of the world’s busiest bridge requires constant vigilance and major investment to ensure the George Washington Bridge can safely and reliably connect people and commerce at the center of this region’s economic engine,” said Port Authority Chairman Kevin O’Toole. “Our Restoring the George program is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to build on the feat of engineering that connected the region 93 years ago, and to adapt the bridge to new and modern ways of commuting and sharing use beyond its original design.”
“Our $2 billion Restoring the George program to overhaul the George Washington Bridge is essential to its future and continued ability to connect the region,” said Port Authority Executive Director Rick Cotton. “For the first time since this 93-year-old bridge was built, we are replacing or upgrading its original major components with modern technology and best-in-class materials. As the stewards of this critical link in our regional transportation network, we are investing billions of dollars and applying top industry engineering expertise to ensure the George Washington Bridge can safely serve the region for another hundred years.”
Replacement of the bridge’s original north side steel suspender ropes and associated closure of the path below the cables created an opportunity for the Port Authority to overhaul the north side’s pedestrian path. From 2018 to 2023, the Port Authority replaced the north side’s steel suspender ropes while also building a new 1.5-mile-long sidewalk. The renovation of the northside path widened known chokepoints around the bridge’s towers, added enhanced security and safety features, and replaced 171 access steps with gentler sloping, widened accessible approach paths to allow seamless connection from adjacent city streets. Those stairs had previously inhibited direct bike access and prevented users with mobility challenges from reaching the span. The new widened accessible approach paths were built from street level to the bridge main span to provide much easier and more convenient access for bicyclists and pedestrians as well as to meet modern accessibility standards with grades that do not exceed 5%.
The newly renovated and fully accessible northern sidewalk of the George Washington Bridge opened in February 2023, allowing bistate access for bicyclists, pedestrians, and users with mobility challenges. The new north walk also featured two new open-air viewing platforms, known architecturally as belvederes, to provide a meeting or resting space for bicyclists, pedestrians, and tourists; on the New York side, one offers expansive uninterrupted views of the Hudson River and the Palisades, and on the New Jersey side, the belvedere provides head-on views of the bridge’s upper level and New Jersey tower.
Since the closure of the south sidewalk in February 2023 for similar work to the steel suspender ropes above and sidewalk improvements, the Port Authority has reached 35% completion of the new sidewalk on the bridge span. The entire new southside sidewalk will include a new crosswalk at Hudson Terrace, a spacious entry plaza, a 14-foot-wide accessible ramp onto the bridge and a viewing platform similar to those installed on the north sidewalk. Work on the south sidewalk is currently scheduled for completion by the end of 2026. Once the south walk’s construction is complete, bicyclists and pedestrians will each use separate walkways. Pedestrians will have dedicated use of the south sidewalk, while bicyclists will exclusively use the north sidewalk.
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The official publication of the New Jersey State League of Municipalities, NJ Municipalities serves as a forum for the exchange of ideas and information on municipal affairs, new initiatives and changing legislation for public officials in New Jersey.
NJ Municipalities has been a news source for local government organizations for over 100 years and is available in print and digital format. NJ Municipalities is published monthly October through June (nine times per year).
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Devils Blow Out Rangers 5-1 – The Hockey Writers – NHL News
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The New Jersey Devils and New York Rangers matched up on Monday evening for another rendition of the infamous Hudson River Rivalry. Coming into it, the Devils had not defeated the Rangers since their Game 7 clincher in May 2023 – 581 days ago. But that changed tonight as the Devils dominated the Blueshirts, 5-1. Jacob Markstrom was phenomenal, stopping 38 of 39 (.974 save percentage) for his 12th win of the season.
Just 1:27 into the first, Jesper Bratt went five-hole on Igor Shesterkin to put the Devils up one. Then about six minutes later, Dawson Mercer corralled a rebound and scored, doubling their lead. The Devils then had an “epic” penalty kill – play-by-play announcer Bill Spaulding’s words – where they blocked five shots in a tremendous effort.
The Devils had a brief 5-on-3 advantage in the second, and Dougie Hamilton struck to make it 3-0. Then Luke Hughes, who was buzzing all night, had his shot deflected, and his brother Jack spun around to put it by Shesterkin.
Hughes news in NYC: Jack scored a beaut. pic.twitter.com/0xwNKTIppd
— New Jersey Devils (@NJDevils) December 3, 2024
Chris Kreider then struck on the power play to get the Rangers started. But that momentum was short-lived, as the Devils’ power play struck once more. This time it was J. Hughes’ second of the night, making it 5-1.
In the third period, the Devils really shut things down knowing they had a sizeable lead. They blocked a ton of shots and when Markstrom had to, he came up with the stops. At the final horn, the Devils had 24 blocked shots and their first win against the Rangers in a very long time.
There were multiple “Let’s Go Devils” chants echoing through the arena in the third period. Bratt, who had four points, told The Hockey Writers, “That was great to hear. It gives us a boost. And you see their team getting frustrated with it too…having so many fans here cheering you on towards the end of the game felt really good.”
Both teams will get a nice break before heading back to action. The Devils will make the 13.4-mile trip home and face the Seattle Kraken on Friday night. The Rangers will also be home then to take on the Pittsburgh Penguins.
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Insider NJ’s Morning Intelligence Briefing: 12/3/2024
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Below is Insider NJ’s Morning Intelligence Briefing:
QUOTE OF THE DAY: “He’s a very different animal privately than he is publicly, which is fascinating to us.” – Governor Murphy on President-elect Trump, describing the two as ‘really good friends’
TOP STORY: As GOP Contest Intensifies, Bramnick puts His Punches Together
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The Treasury announced the gas tax will increase 2.6 cents on January 1st.
AG Platkin panned President Biden’s pardon of his son.
Witnesses and experts are weighing in on a growing North Jersey drone mystery, according to NJ Herald.
Rising sea levels could bring worse problems for NJ cities than flooding, according to NJ.com.
Food insecurity is growing concern in South Jersey, according to Burlington County Times.
SEPTA fares increased, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Atlantic County election results were certified, with Trump winning 50.6% of the vote, according to the Press of Atlantic City.
Rep. Sherrill launched the ‘2024 Heroes’ program.
ICYMI: Gottheimer launched campaign for Governor; Sherrill launched candidacy for Governor; Democrats lost strength; voters aren’t familiar w/ guv candidates; Murphy addressed the loss of Democratic strength
Vacancies and diminished duties of prison oversight boards are spurring demands for change, according to NJ Monitor.
Awilda Pomales-Diaz was named the new Executive Director of the NJ Puerto Rico Commission.
The NJBIA released a business ‘wish list’ for the next Governor.
ICYMI: State preparing to defend against deportation; guv candidates converged at conference; Haytaian passed away; Bramnick bucked party
North Jersey towns are due in court to fight the affordable housing mandate, according to NorthJersey.com.
In Atlantic City, Mayor Small waived the first reading on witness tampering charges, according to the Press of Atlantic City.
In Bayonne, an ex-rec employee is suing alleging the city wouldn’t accommodate her after 2 strokes, according to Hudson County View.
In Bernards, sewer and golf fees will remain flat next year, according to NJ Hills.
In Carteret, the town is reaping liquor sales profits, according to TAPinto.
In Deptford, a hotel proposal is still facing headwinds, according to Burlington County Times.
In Dunellen, a restored firehouse will be unveiled, according to MyCentralJersey.
In East Brunswick, a senior community may help the affordable housing goal, according to MyCentralJersey.
In Hanover, the BOE attorney argued in favor of the parental notification policy, according to NJ Hills.
In Hillsborough, a warehouse decision will be put off until next year, according to MyCentralJersey.
In Hoboken, municipal services are being restored after a cyberattack, according to TAPinto.
In Longport, the administrator passed away, according to the Press of Atlantic City.
In Madison, the council will support expanding immigrant protections ahead of Trump taking office, according to NJ Hills.
In Millville, a redevelopment plan could bring 1,700 jobs, according to the Press of Atlantic City.
In Oceanport, Netflix’s first four studios were approved, according to the Asbury Park Press.
In Oradell, an officer alleges a superior tried to sabotage his career, according to NorthJersey.com.
In Phillipsburg, a rent intervention method was adopted, according to Lehigh Valley Live.
In Pitman, voters will decide on school upgrades, according to Burlington County Times.
In Trenton, the South Ward runoff election is today, according to the Trentonian.
In Warren, mail-in master plan surveys will be sent to residents, according to NJ Hills.
ICYMI: In Newark, Crump passed away; in Morristown, familiar name resurfacing; in Marlboro, sign-stealing an issue; in Howell, GOP won election; in Marlboro, voters elected split BOE ticket; in Hoboken, Councilwoman Giattino passed away; in Howell, little unity w/in GOP
AROUND THE WEB:
Menendez evidence error at center of appeal
Briana Vannozzi, NJ Spotilght
- Former U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) has asked a federal judge to throw out his corruption conviction and grant him a new trial after it was discovered that jurors were accidentally shown improper evidence. Menendez’s request came two weeks after government prosecutors alerted Judge Sidney H. Stein and Menendez’s defense attorneys that they mistakenly uploaded nine documents to a laptop used by the jury to review thousands of pieces of evidence. That contained fewer redactions than initially ordered by the judge.
Replacing all 592 George Washington Bridge steel suspender ropes is 95% done
James M. O’Neill, NorthJersey.com
- Efforts to replace all 592 steel suspender ropes that support the roadway on the George Washington Bridge are now 95% finished, and just 24 of the ropes are left to be replaced, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey said Monday. The rope replacement, which should be completed by the end of 2026, is part of an 11-project, $2 billion effort called Restoring the George that began in 2016.
Marin Resnick, NJ Hills
- Doug Eaton, husband of former North Hunterdon High School librarian Martha Hickson, served a copy of a lawsuit by Louisiana librarian Amanda Jones on Dan Kleinman, of SafeLibraries in Chatham, during the Tuesday, Nov. 26, North Hunterdon-Voorhees Regional High School Board of Education meeting.
Mega-warehouses spur air pollution across North Jersey. Lawmakers must act | Opinion
Uyen “Winn” Khuong
- In November, Marjory Murphy and Rick Scott were elected to the township council of Sparta, New Jersey, handily defeating two incumbents and two other candidates. Their platform? “Protect Sparta’s Future — No Mega-Warehouses.” All across New Jersey, and especially in counties like Sussex, Warren and Hunterdon, residents are standing up to major corporations to oppose the development of sprawling warehouse projects that are changing the way of life in their communities — and not for the better.
Josh Gottheimer pledges tax cuts | Opinion
NorthJersey.com
- Rep. Josh Gottheimer pledged to cut income taxes alongside property taxes. New Jersey history shows that’s likely a tall proposition.
Why New Jersey must lead on reproductive health access | Opinion
Lisa Harrison Gulla and Becky Ofrane
- As a new government that is decidedly anti-choice returns to Washington in January, it is clear that reproductive health access is at extreme risk in the U.S.
FBI probes New Jersey drove mystery – what we know
Eric Scott, NJ1015
- As mysterious drone sightings continue over parts of Morris County, the FBI has begun an investigation. The most recent videos posted to social media were from late Sunday night. A video posted by @MendhamMike on X shows a drone moving over the trees. Colored lights blink and flash in a triangle pattern as the drone moves.
These survivors represent 12% of NJ’s homeless population
Dino Flammia, NJ1015
- Sometimes escaping an abusive relationship means entering a scenario involving limited options and financial means. According to advocates, survivors of domestic violence make up nearly 12% of New Jersey’s homeless population, which is counted each year through an in-depth survey of shelters and streets.
For business leaders from Mexico, a chance to look past rhetoric and see reality of N.J.
Tom Bergeron, roi-nj.com
- On the day that President-elect Donald Trump and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo had their first phone call – and first disagreement about what was actually said about immigration and the border – a more genial conversation was taking place in a meeting hall in Passaic.
Edison NJ unlikely to meet its affordable housing obligation
MyCentralJersey
- Edison has the third highest affordable housing obligation in Middlesex County behind South Brunswick and Monroe.
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