🏛️ A Message from the Office of Mayor Helen Cray

Re: Community Growth and Downtown Expansion
Date: May 4, 2025

Dear Residents,

As many of you have noticed, this morning greeted us with sunshine, a pleasant stillness, and this afternoon — quite delightfully — the emergence of a new commercial block at the eastern edge of town.

The newly materialized buildings include three charming storefronts and a modest park with a lovely bench formation. While some of you may be wondering when, how, or even if this construction occurred, let me assure you that from the municipal perspective, these developments are both expected and encouraged.

Change is a natural part of Playfair’s seasonal rhythm, and while the exact method of this block’s arrival may not appear in our public planning logs, the Business and Development Committee has assured me that all necessary paperwork has been internally affirmed.

I would like to personally welcome the following new establishments to the Playfair community:

• A neighborhood ice cream shop, proudly stating its founding year as 1952

• A reliable hardware and lantern outlet

• A bookstore that was reportedly “always here,” despite no one recalling a grand opening

The adjacent park is open for recreation, quiet observation, or mild confusion.

If you feel lightheaded while entering the block, please take a moment to reorient near one of the posted signage markers. They are printed in English, Latin, and one additional script that is currently being reviewed for zoning compliance.

On behalf of the town council, I welcome this spontaneous expansion of Playfair’s economic vitality and encourage residents to support local businesses — no matter where or when they appear.

Warmly,
Mayor Helen Cray
Playfair, NJ

Everything is Fine.