Kids start up back to school next week and something about the State Fair feels like the end of summer.
In this Middle of Somewhere, you'll find:
Local Updates and First Friday fun downtown
The trouble with Downtown Auburn’s new parking
On the Calendar
Local Jobs
A direct link to the City of Auburn’s survey
Thanks for sharing the love of the region with me!
Victoria
Local Updates:
Adios Moe’s: Moe’s in Auburn is closing! But Saturday (9/5) you can get a free side of queso with purchase of an entree and kids are eating free on Sunday
It’s Auburn First Friday! The first Friday of every month a handful of businesses downtown run promos and specials! Notably today:
From 5-7pm Genesee Social Club is doing fall-themed tapas
From 4-9pm Combgrown Mead is doing $1 off flights and a free glass with purchase of a 6-pack of cans
From 2:30-5:30pm Auburn Discount Liquor is doing wine tasting
From 12pm-5pm Love of Hauls is offering 40% off clearance section AND you can build your own candle with fall scents
From 5-7pm Roast & Toast is doing two drinks + a charcuterie board for $30 (save $14!)… perfect for date night!
All day Wildflower is featuring their new September specials + has a raffle basket
ATTN Teachers: Crow City Books is giving you 10% off your purchase AND you can select a free children’s picture book

Progress That Leaves People at the Curb
@middleofsomewhere.life I love that Auburn wants a modern downtown. But modern has to include everyone. #auburnny #cayugacounty #fingerlakes
You may have started noticing downtown Auburn's parking meters and kiosks were harder to find… And had been replaced by the Pango pay-by-phone system. (A few kiosks will stay in the core, and their vouchers still work at any on-street spot or city lot — but the default going forward is your phone.)
I’ve put together my thoughts…
On the Calendar
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