In a bad year for businesses, this NJ borough opened 16 new ones
FLEMINGTON — This Hunterdon County gem, measuring just one square mile and completely surrounded by sprawling Raritan Township, was able to open more small businesses in the past 12 months than closed within its borders. That has officials feeling optimistic for a spring and summer when COVID-19 restrictions may finally loosen.
Just three of the 16 new businesses are part of chains. The infusion of local flavor includes the newest of these shops, a retail store and photo studio called The Corner, which debuted last month.
Robin Lapidus, Flemington Community Partnership executive director, said the meaning of the borough's long-standing "Love Flemington" branding is twofold: a love for the community and its businesses. At no point has the combination of those two factors been more crucial than in the past year.