EWING TWP., NJ-Putting some teeth into the Garden State's growth management plan was the lead topic at yesterday's Smart Growth Summit as the Governor laid out some new and revised proposals.

SECAUCUS, NJ-The footwear and apparel maker joins other recent signees Kitchen Collection and Extreme France at one of the country's earliest outlet malls.

MANAHAWKIN, NJ-Woodmont and ORIX are teaming up to develop Manahawkin Commons, a new shopping center that will feature such tenants as T.J. Maxx 'n More, Staples, Pier 1, Atlantic Books, TGI Friday's and Michael's.

PARSIPPANY, NJ-The construction firm will drop its local identities and operate nationally from its existing headquarters here. The restructuring will also include a new marketing division.

JERSEY CITY-Rebuffed on potential sites within New York City, the Metropolitan Television Alliance, made up of 11 area broadcasters, is looking closely at sites here and in nearby Bayonne.

HAWTHORNE, NJ-The New Jersey EDA will guarantee part of the financing and refinancing package, which is being provided by Fleet Bank.

SECAUCUS, NJ-The deal includes the 125,000-sf office building at 300 Harmon Meadow Blvd. here and the ground lease for the adjacent Hampton Inn.

MANALAPAN, NJ-The class A office building, being developed by a partnership that includes NY Giants running back Ron Dayne, is being marketed by Cushman & Wakefield.