The Washington Business Improvement District welcomed two new members to its Board of Directors at its first meeting in January.

James Messina of Messina Wildlife Management filled the spot formally held by his father Jim, while Washington Borough Councilwoman Jeanine Gleba was named the council's representative on the WBID.

Artist receptions at several locations

WASHINGTON, N.J. (Jan. 5, 2012) - Downtown Washington is ringing in the new year with its monthly Art Walk on Thursday Jan. 19.

A host of regional artists will exhibit their works - and host a reception - at several participating businesses from 5-8 p.m. The monthly Art Walk is presented by the Washington Borough Business Improvement District in conjunction with the participating businesses.

Each month, on the third Thursday, an Art Walk with opening receptions, is held. Light refreshments are served at each location. While the receptions kick off on the third Thursday, the artwork remains on display for nearly a full month at a time. Also this month, there will be some live music at Russo's Ristorante (guitarist Charlie Torre) and at Lost Ladies Café from 6-7:30 p.m.

Artist Sandy Gaskins-Watts talks about her art at Kaffe Kapry's with Kerri O'Malley and Caitlin Servilio of Washington during the Washington Business Improvement District's first Art Walk, held on Nov. 17 in the Downtown. In second photo, folks check out the works of Anne Reeves at Kathy's Kove. Fourteen businesses hosted artists' works from throughout the region, with many of the artists selling prints or original works. The works will remain hanged throughout each month, with more artists being showcased beginning with the next Art Walk on Dec. 15 (Art Walks are slated for every Third Thursday of the month). For further information about the Art Walks, or for those artists interested in being considered for an exhibit, contact the WBID at 908-689-4800, visit its website, www.washingtonbid.org, or check out the Art Walk Facebook Page.

WASHINGTON (Oct. 31, 2011) – Graphicus Design, founded in 2005, with clients throughout New Jersey – and beyond, has found a new place to call home.

The ever-growing firm, owned by founder Portia Allen, has moved to Washington Borough’s downtown. The company is located at 2 West Washington Avenue, Suite 302, in the Wells Fargo Bank Building.

“As a result of our growth, we were in need of bigger office space,” Allen noted. “We needed to expand. This was the right place for us.”

Youngsters and their families enjoyed Halloween festivities in Downtown Washington Oct. 31. In addition to treats offered by many of the businesses, there was a free spooky arts and crafts project and the awesome DJ Mitch Hess played his scariest tunes.

Every 3^rd Thursday - opening receptions scheduled for Nov. 17

WASHINGTON, N.J. (Nov. 2, 2011) - Downtown Washington Borough will soon become home to a host of regional artists whose works will be showcased at several businesses.

Each month, on the third Thursday, an Art Walk with opening receptions, will be held at participating businesses, from 5-8 p.m. Light refreshments will be served at each location, with Nov. 17 the first Art Walk date. The artistry, however, will be on display for a full month at a time.

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