Save our Historic Movie Theater

This movie theater is and has been a real gem for the town of Madison. It adds so much to the charming character of the town. A movie theater is a great way to provide activities for families and all ages. Many people do not feel comfortable nor want to drive to the large magaplexes in other towns. It would be a shame to lose this vital part of Madison, a town I have loved since I moved here.

Love this place, makes Madison more kid friendly and family oriented!

My husband and I love this place! It’s a great local venue. Hope it can still be around!

Let it stay. Way too much history.

So sad to lose such a gem. Every town center should have a movie theater.

So shocked to see the theater closed when getting off train yesterday. I wish AMC would by it or something. It is nice having a movie theater only a train ride away without having to walk a far distance like you have to for Morristown.

I am so upset about knocking the theater down. How can we let this happen. What is becoming of our charming little town. The memories I have of the theater with myself and my sons and now my granddaughter are going to be taken away. How sad for future families.

I am so upset about knocking the theater down. How can we let this happen. What is becoming of our charming little town. The memories I have of the theater with myself and my sons and now my granddaughter are going to be taken away. How sad for future families.

This should never have been granted by the mayor and Council. They are to blame no one else. Look at the monstrosity they allowed to take place on Kings Road which is so out of place for our lovely Town also. All they are looking for is Revenue coming into the town . Vote them out of office!

The theater is a treasure..it is a historical jewel and should be saved at all costs!!!!

This building has been a fixture in Madison for generations, and is part of what gives the town its Main Street character and charm. Having lived in Madison and Florham Park all my life, I too share many fond memories of seeing movies there over the years. Shame it had to come to this. Judging by reactions over the recent announcement, I am certainly not alone in supporting rehabilitation and reuse of this building over demolition and redevelopment. I can tell you from years of experience advocating for historic preservation that anyone claiming there's no choice but demolition just wants the inexpensive, easy way out. The structural issues should have been addressed before they got this bad, but they can always be repaired given the right developer and funding. Please reconsider the decision to demolish. Rehab and reuse instead. With that monstrosity off Kings Road and Green Village almost completed, do we even really need more shared housing development around Main Street?

Please bring back this movie theater, it will bring back the charm and elegance of this beloved town!

I miss the theatre so much. We don’t need more condos or apartments. The theater was such a great place to hang out and without not many will be will to move into new built condos.

I hope the developers will consider a plan to continue to use this as a movie theatre. I've enjoyed watching movies there since I was a kid. Please, we don't need more retail/residential in the community. Please save the Theatre.

So what’s going with n w this?! Sad to learn of this.

I have been in Madison my whole life and I have been to many movies brings back the good times. It is a big part of Madison.

It's heartening to see our family's not alone in mourning the theater's closing.. Is there a way to signal the community's enthusiasm to any potential developers?

I moved to Madison on August 1, from the Princeton area. We enjoyed current foreign and independent film at the Montgomery Cinema,. Please contact me in your effort to save the Madison Movie Theater: So much potential!

This theater is too important to the Madison community to be allowed to close. More people are seeing the advantages of communities such as Madison so I foresee a bright future for the theater.

We should preserve our landmark buildings and maintain the unique character and charm of Madison.