New zoning map to be adopted

City Council is expected to approve a new zoning map at its next meeting, the first revision of the zoning map in more than a decade.

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Brownstones phase one all but complete

All but a handful of temporary certificates of occupancy (TCO) have been issued for the 298-unit first phase of Meridia Brownstones.

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Monroe Street to close for utility work

The Monroe Street extension between Main and East Cherry streets will be closed this week for utility connections related to The Mint, which expects to top out over the next two months.

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City Council approves reappointments

City Council approved a bevy of reappointments to assorted city boards and commissions to start 2022.

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Traffic calming sought for Stockton Street

The city is asking Union County to study whether a traffic light at East Hazelwood Avenue and Stockton Street is warranted, following requests for traffic safety of traffic calming measures from residents of the neighborhood area.

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Refinancing for REVA, Metro Rahway

Two downtown developments of more than 300 units recently secured refinancing.

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Redevelopment of St. Mark’s site at standstill

Redevelopment of the former St. Mark’s Church hasn’t progressed and there may be some question whether proposed townhomes could still work for the site.

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City Council hires appraisal firm

The city last month awarded a $30,000 contract for appraisal services to keep up with the demand of surveying properties within the city.

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