Just in time for First Friday in Beacon, the newly paved Main Street is an inviting open road to travel down. Striping happens next, and then the blacktop is ready for a hot summer.

First Fridays in Beacon started last month, and are for destination shopping, to encourage people to linger longer out on Main Street on a Friday night in Beacon, which can sometimes be a little quiet as people duck into restaurants and order take-out for an easy night before busy Saturdays and Sundays.

Said Toni Hacker, owner of Beacon Mercantile and maker of perfumes, lip glosses, candles and more: “First Friday was GREAT…lots of fun, very busy, and lots of locals saying how happy they are that First Friday is now a thing and a night to get out and see what’s new on Main Street.”

First Fridays run the entire length of Main Street, from the mountain to the river. Then tune in for Second Saturday, which is officially back! BeaconArts made their announcement this week. More to come on that.

Happy Shopping! Use A Little Beacon Blog’s Shopping Guide to get the digits and lowdown on all of the shops in Beacon.

Everyone Pitching In For Pretty Paving

All departments on deck for Beacon’s paving project. The Highway Department, Water Department, Police Department, and stores worked together to get it done. Some stores like Key Food Beacon and All You Knead Bakery allowed Highway Department trucks to park in their driveways while paving trucks were doing their things.