Well, the New Year is here and how exciting! 2010 will be the year that the Milltown Clock comes to Milltown! Thanks to the support of a long list of sponsors, The Milltown Clock Project has reached its fundraising goal of $40,000 in just a little over six months! We are extremely grateful to the residents of Milltown for their enthusiasm and for their generous support of our project!
We have placed the order for the clock with the Verdin Clock Company. As we progress through the steps of purchasing and installing the clock, we will post updates here. Stay tuned!
Many other towns have installed similar clocks, adding to the charm and appeal of their downtown areas. Go to the Gallery for a look at some of these beautiful projects!
The Milltown Revitalization Committee, an all-volunteer organization of Milltown residents, sought to undertake a project that would beautify Milltown and inspire a sense of pride and ownership in Milltown's residents. After exploring several projects, the Committee decided on a Victorian-style street clock, which will provide great aesthetic appeal and high visibility at a relatively low cost.
Another important goal of the project was to provide residents with a sense of ownership and investment in the project, and to allow residents to become a part of this important event in the history of Milltown. It was decided that the project would be co-funded by the Revitalization Committee and by private sponsorships, and that residents would have an opportunity for their support to be forever remembered. Read the Newsletter which was sent to all residents, and see our Sponsorship Form for even more details on how you can be a part of this exciting project! You'll need the free Adobe Acrobat Reader for these documents.
The Milltown Clock will be located at the intersection of Main Street and Washington Avenue, between the Mill Pond Path and the Milltown Rescue Squad. The site will be further enhanced with landscaping to create a park-like atmosphere which will blend beautifully with the surrounding foliage and the gazebo which stands near the site. The clock will beautify and serve Milltown for generations to come.
Other towns such as Freehold, Cranford, and Woodbridge have made street clocks a focal point of their downtown revitalization programs. The civic pride and community investment that such a high-impact project conveys helps to attract people who share that civic pride, and such projects have been shown to increase property values and business revenues. The Milltown Clock Project is an investment in all of Milltown!
Perhaps you're wondering why your sponsorship is so important and how it will benefit you. Here's Five Great Reasons To Sponsor The Milltown Clock Project!
It is the goal of the Committee to complete the installation of the clock by the spring of 2010. Check back often for updates as we work toward our goal. We'll see you at at the dedication!
The Milltown Clock Project has completed its fundraising goal! We thank everyone who supported us and we are very excited to be entering the next phase of this project!
Stay tuned for updates as the project nears completion!