Millburn To Restrict Blocks For Dining, Art, Fitness All Month

MILLBURN, NJ —Millburn Township will prohibit vehicles from a section of Main Street in Millburn throughout August, so that restaurants, fitness studios, and art studios can use it to offer goods and services, with social distancing.

The restriction will apply to Main Street between Millburn Avenue and Essex Street for the entire month of August, beginning this Thursday, July 30 at 4 p.m. and running through Monday, Aug. 31 at 7 a.m.

The township says: "Restaurants, fitness and art studios will have the opportunity to utilize this stretch of Main Street during the month to offer goods and services. Please check with your favorite businesses to see if they are hosting classes or events. Lot 1 (Main St. & Essex St.) will continue to operate as outdoor dining space, except for Tuesdays during the Farmers Market. No parking will be allowed.

"In addition to the Main Street closure, Sidewalk Sales are returning to Millburn during the month of August! Retailers are encouraged to hold Sidewalk Sales in front of their businesses during regular hours on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays throughout the month of August.
Please remember to bring a mask and maintain appropriate social distancing when in public! Shop local!"

Related Millburn updates:

• Millburn schools reopen on Sept. 3. Download the calendar here. The reopening plan was recently released. See it here.
• Here are recent coronavirus updates, statistics, and where to get tested in Millburn.

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