New London Main Street is a nonprofit ( (501 ( c ) ( 3 ) ), volunteer-driven organization committed to revitalizing New London's historic downtown through activities and programs that enrich the cultural fabric, preserve and enhance historic streetscapes and support and expand the economic base of the city center. New London Main Street has been recognized as one of the top National Main Street Communities that meets the strict criteria set by the national program. It has consistently won statewide awards for its work and received numerous citations from the Governor's Office.TOP TEN ACCOMPLISHMENTS in 2009-10:1) New District Website including a Community Calendar feature2) Completion of Two District Gateways3) Vacancy Report, updated regularly and posted to District Website4) Annual Fundraiser with a new 80's theme5) District Database with an automatic feed to website6) Volunteer e-newsletter, recognition party & The Big Picture7) Progress on the new I-95 Sign8) Previews on Parade in addition to Spring & Fall Food Strolls, Lights & Song (with a new Around the World Theme), and two summer festivals9) New Lightpole Banner Design10) Ice Skating Rink at the Parade Plaza - Initial Funding Secured and Feasibility Study begunFor more information visit our complete annual report at:http://newlondonmainstreet.org/files/reports/annualreport20082009.pdf