From fresh sausage to baked goods to locally grown fruits and vegetables, the hugely popular Washington Farmers’ Market, the longest running farmers’ market in Warren County, is returning for its fifth straight year.

Every Friday afternoon through October 2 from 3-7 p.m. local businesses will be selling their best.

The Farmers’ Market, hosted by the Washington Business Improvement District (WBID), is conveniently located downtown in the Methodist Church parking lot on East Washington Avenue, close to the Route 57/31 intersection.

WASHINGTON (June 11, 2009) – The Washington Business Improvement District received notification on June 10 that it had received approval of a loan that will allow the WBID to oversee construction of the long-awaited parking lot project in Downtown Washington.

Skylands Community Bank will provide the loan, which the USDA will guarantee.

Washington welcomed its newest restaurant in December, Kaprys, serving the finest in Polish cuisine.

Washington Borough Mayor Marianne Van Deursen, cuts the ribbon along with owner Irena Kuciarski, her daughter, Sylvia Krajewska, WBID Treasurer Marian Bredin, Irena's husband Lester, and Sandi Cerami, Manager of the WBID. Located in the center of the downtown, Kaprys offers a variety of pierogies, stuffed cabbage, kielbasy and other delicious treats. Kaprys also has catering available. For further information, call Kaprys at 908-705-0326.

Ed Rossi (left), President of the Washington Business Improvement District's Board of Directors, presents Steve Laskey, owner of Laskey's Trains, with a certificate of recognition for the shop's 15th year in business in Washington Borough.

Located in  the Star Plaza complex off West Church Street in Washington Borough, Laskey's Trains is a train lover's delight.  Laskey predominately sells Lionel, MARX and American Flyer train sets, separate engines and cars, parts, make believe trees, miniature homes and anything else you would need for a train experience.  Not only does he sell new and remodeled products, but Laskey also does repairs and brings old and rundown trains back to life.  For hours and further information about Laskey's Trains, call 908-835-0799.

The Lost Ladies Café has a new look, new menu for lunch and dinner, and new hours.

Mayor Scott McDonald and Washington Business Improvement District Executive Director Sandi Cerami (right) help celebrate the grand re-opening with the 'Lost Ladies.' Lost Ladies Café, which also offers catering and homemade desserts, is located in the center of Downtown Washington at 65 E. Washington Avenue (Route 57). For further information visit www.lostladiescafe.com  or call 908-835-0082.

Nobody was as proud as Mike Schmidt when the annual Washington Classic Car and Motorcycle Show would take place in mid-June every year in the Borough.

Schmidt, one of the creators of the car show and a classic car aficionado himself, passed away last year, but his memory is permanently etched to the car show now, which has changed its name to Mike Schmidt Memorial Car Show.

From fresh sausage to baked goods to locally grown fruits and vegetables, the hugely popular Washington Farmers’ Market, the longest running farmers’ market in Warren County, is returning for its fifth straight year.

Every Friday afternoon through October 2 from 3-7 p.m. local businesses will be selling their best.

The Farmers’ Market, hosted by the Washington Business Improvement District (WBID), is conveniently located downtown in the Methodist Church parking lot on East Washington Avenue, close to the Route 57/31 intersection.