Weehawken Revives 20‑Year‑Old Print Directory for Annual Town Fair

When the sun rose over the Hudson this Saturday, the streets of Weehawken buzzed with a familiar excitement. Residents gathered for Weehawken Day, the town’s yearly fair that showcases food stalls, live music, and a splash of waterfront fun.

But this year there was something extra tucked into the festivities: a freshly printed town directory, the first of its kind in two decades. The 64‑page booklet, brimming with photos, maps, and bilingual information, was handed out to visitors after the celebrations wrapped up.

The idea sprouted when Mayor Richard Turner reached out to Susie Felber – a marketer, stand‑up comic, and longtime Weehawken resident who’s known for pulling together community events. “New folks moving into the high‑rise towers don’t always know what’s around the corner, especially if they aren’t online,” Felber explained. “We wanted something you could hold, flip through, and actually feel.”

True to that sentiment, the guide was assembled without any artificial‑intelligence shortcuts. Local photographers contributed candid shots, independent artists supplied illustrations, and even a descendant of a historic photographer donated a century‑old image for the centerpiece. The result is a glossy, 64‑page magazine that lists town services in both English and Spanish, offers an illustrated centerfold map, delves into Weehawken’s history, and teases upcoming waterfront projects.

Production was a partnership between the township and Big Noyes, a regional print shop. Most of the imagery came from residents or the Weehawken Historical Commission, lending the guide an unmistakably hometown vibe.

Weehawken’s move bucks a broader trend. Just down the river, Hoboken recently scrapped its annual printed summer guide to cut costs. Yet Felber and town officials felt the printed page still had a place in a community that’s growing fast and adding new amenities along the waterfront.

Distribution details are still being ironed out, but Felber says anyone curious can reach out directly for a copy. In the meantime, the fair continues to draw crowds, and the new directory will soon find its way into the hands of locals eager to explore every corner of their town.