Monday, April 14, 2025

Meeting time: 6:00

LOCATION: OFFICE EVOLUTION LARGE CONFERENCE ROOM 

(The agenda is subject to can be amended or supplemented prior or at the meeting as determined by the Board)

1. ROLL CALL Kevin Sluka
2. CHAIRMAN REMARKS Chas Stevens
3. MINUTES March 10, 2025 (motion and second, group vote)
4. COMMITTEE REPORTS
   1. Infrastructure & Design Team (Tania/Kevin)
      1. PSE&G Update
      2. Projects: Big Belly Pilot, Arterial Plans, Mural refresh, Furniture refresh
   2. Promotions (Natalia/Olivia)
      1. KPI Report/Influencers Becky Pollard/Leah Horowitz
      2. April – Easter Micro Business event
      3. May 15 – Girls Night Out
      4. Tour of Somerville – Community Zone
      5. June 1 – International Street Fair
   3. Finance (Olivia/Chas)
      1. MSNJ Grant is on the governor’s desk…
      2. Letter of intent to submit for NJ Tourism Grant (due before June)
      3. Thank you RWJ!! Renewing Sponsorship
      4. Update on Govenor’s Budget for MSNJ & Non profits
      5. P&L Review March & Quarter 1 – Spend report change
   4. Economic Vitality
      1. Update regarding upcoming vacancies and business sales
         1. Tea’s up on Division Street near completion
5. DIRECTOR’S REPORT Olivia Manning
   1. Board Training review & Fundraising Support
   2. Main Street Reporting Results – Affiliate vs Accredited
6. NEW ITEMS/UPDATE
7. OUTSTANDING ITEMS
8. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
9. ADJOURNMENT

EXECUTIVE SESSION DISCUSSION (if required)