Planning Board OKs changes to Main & Monroe project

The Planning Board granted informal approval to minor changes to the Main & Monroe development, namely shifting the lobby entrances to the two buildings from Main Street to a new extension of Monroe Street.

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Council endorses state DEP permit waiver

City Council endorsed an application for a Flood Hazard Area (FHA) permit waiver by developers of a proposed 174-unit apartment complex across the river from downtown.

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Design changes to Main & Monroe project

The Redevelopment Agency was briefed on minor design changes to original plans approved for the Main & Monroe project downtown.

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City Council approves slew of appointments

City Council last night approved a series of appointments to municipal boards, including filling a vacant seat on the Redevelopment Agency.

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Council to amend redevelopment plan

City Council will consider a measure that would prohibit convenience retail and restaurants from the downtown block bounded by Campbell Street, Elm Avenue and Irving Street.

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Assessed value down marginally in 2017

The city’s overall assessed value was largely unchanged last year, with some marginal decreases in some classes and the largest drop coming in Commercial assessments, which were down less than 2 percent.

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