On May 3, Carbondale’s First Friday Block Party welcomed a new family-owned small business to Main Street that will surely excite those with a sweet tooth. 3 B’s Bakery, run by Lauren Poleski McCourt and her husband, Peter, opened its doors to the public after four years of preparation: securing a spot, working out a […]
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Main Street Gallery and the Framer remains in the family
After more than four decades, Sally and Frank Norwood are passing their successful business, Main Street Gallery and the Framer, into the capable hands of long-time employee Cate Tallmadge. This transition was timed around the Norwoods’ lease expiring at 399 Main Street, and Tallmadge will continue their legacy in the same space. The paperwork will […]
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Maximum vibrancy for acceptable impact
There was significant build-up to the trustees’ March 15 work session with a return to the contentious topic of Main Street closures. In 2020, responding to pandemic-induced capacity restrictions for restaurants, the town opted to limit traffic on the “300 Block,” between Third Street and Fourth Street, and completely close the road to motorized vehicles […]
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Carbondale Report: Simplicity and consistency
Carbondale Trustees convened their regular meeting on March 23. Trustee Ben Bohmfalk led the meeting with Mayor Dan Richardson tending to a family emergency. All other trustees were in attendance. Consent agenda was approved. This included accounts payable totaling $261,672. Items of particular expense include $26,999 for a utilities van from CUES, Inc; $29,600 for […]