Northfield Downtown Development Corporation

I just got a call from Sean Simonson, of the City of Northfield’s Engineering Department. He said that the Library Plaza Work will begin next week. They’re having a preconstruction meeting this Friday and more details will be available soon.

Sean said that in this first phase, the disruption should be minimal. He thought that we’ll lose two parking spaces on Division and maybe three on 3rd but that traffic should not be interrupted. We’ll know for sure after Friday.

Stay tuned for more breaking news…

Well, he certainly acknowledges the vailidity of the concept when I brought it up…

…in the context of bringing the thousands of bicyclists riding on the Mill Towns Trail into Downtown Northfield…

…on Locally Grown.

This is Celebration Weekend with Oles celebrating Commencement and Class Reunions up on the western hill of Northfield. Commencement 2006 is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 28, 2006. There will be Oles everywhere (if the revelers are wearing this symbol, it’s a fairly reliable indication of their “Ole-ness”), so be especially nice to them on their big weekend and give them a warm welcome to Northfield.

…no, it’s not one of these mixers, although it may be the more familiar variety during construction season.

It’s one of those FUN MIXERS, where you can meet and greet your downtown neighbors and fellow lovers of downtown Northfield…free food, cash bar, plenty of socializing and stimulating conversation, hear the latest news, get motivated to make a difference or just kick back with your friends…

…this Thursday, from 5 to 7 pm, Upstairs Tavern.

See You Downtown!

Director of Resource Planning Howard Merriam discusses the upcoming installation of bike racks in downtown Northfield…

…as well as other Streetscape Projects and ArtPlan’06 on Locally Grown.