Hometown Friendly Gallery

Why is Washington Borough Hometown Friendly? Click through a gallery of images and ideas that tell the story of a great place to live, to work, to invest and to visit for some of Northwest Jersey's best shopping, personal and professional services, and dining opportunities.

 
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The Washington Business Improvement District (WBID) is a nonprofit organization 501(c)(3) formed as a legal self-governing body, funded through an assessment on business property. The WBID creates an environment where business and government can work together to promote opportunities, enhance the shopper’s experience, and preserve the cultural, historic, tourist, and civic interests of the district.

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Long-awaited Boro parking lot project gets green light

WASHINGTON (June 11, 2009) – The Washington Business Improvement District received notification on June 10 that it had received approval of a loan that will allow the WBID to oversee construction of the long-awaited parking lot project in Downtown Washington.

Skylands Community Bank will provide the loan, which the USDA will guarantee.

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Model train shop gets certificate of recognition

Ed Rossi (left), President of the Washington Business Improvement District's Board of Directors, presents Steve Laskey, owner of Laskey's Trains, with a certificate of recognition for the shop's 15th year in business in Washington Borough.

Located in  the Star Plaza complex off West Church Street in Washington Borough, Laskey's Trains is a train lover's delight.  Laskey predominately sells Lionel, MARX and American Flyer train sets, separate engines and cars, parts, make believe trees, miniature homes and anything else you would need for a train experience.  Not only does he sell new and remodeled products, but Laskey also does repairs and brings old and rundown trains back to life.  For hours and further information about Laskey's Trains, call 908-835-0799.

 
'New' Lost Ladies

New Lost LadiesThe Lost Ladies Café has a new look, new menu for lunch and dinner, and new hours.

Mayor Scott McDonald and Washington Business Improvement District Executive Director Sandi Cerami (right) help celebrate the grand re-opening with the 'Lost Ladies.' Lost Ladies Café, which also offers catering and homemade desserts, is located in the center of Downtown Washington at 65 E. Washington Avenue (Route 57). For further information visit www.lostladiescafe.com  or call 908-835-0082.

 
Kapry's Polish Cuisine

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Washington welcomed its newest restaurant in December, Kaprys, serving the finest in Polish cuisine.

Washington Borough Mayor Marianne Van Deursen, cuts the ribbon along with owner Irena Kuciarski, her daughter, Sylvia Krajewska, WBID Treasurer Marian Bredin, Irena's husband Lester, and Sandi Cerami, Manager of the WBID. Located in the center of the downtown, Kaprys offers a variety of pierogies, stuffed cabbage, kielbasy and other delicious treats. Kaprys also has catering available. For further information, call Kaprys at 908-705-0326.