business structures. Over time, our goal is to have it all here in our Miracle Mile so one doesn’t have to go too far for the services and goods they need daily.” A SUBURBAN LIFESTYLE On the housing side, Dunellen has a diverse mix of options, from single to multi-family units.“Downtown is really the place where we are trying to push that higher density form of living and respecting the single-family or two-family type of residential units that are spread out throughout the town,” says Cilento. “People want to live in the suburbs. That’s historically the American dream and our goal is to maintain that feel in Dunellen while also moving it forward to revitalize the downtown.” While Dunellen has accessibility to major cities, the borough is an entertainment destination of its own. The Dunellen Theatre, one of the oldest in the country, has a storied history, recently returning to its roots, offering a plethora of experiences from concerts to comedy. Cilento boasts, “I’m telling you, it’s like 200 people are downtown at any given night at that cinema, and they’re going to the restaurants 9 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 05, ISSUE 10 DUNELLEN, NJ
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