All posts by rahwayrising@gmail.com

City to foreclose on Leesville property

The city will foreclose on a contaminated industrial property with significant tax liens in hopes of cleaning it up.

Continue reading City to foreclose on Leesville property

Pocket park sites to be appraised

Parts of two downtown properties will be appraised as part of a requirement for state grant funding toward a long-sought pocket park downtown.

Continue reading Pocket park sites to be appraised

City finalizes mural agreement with The Mint

A mural along the side of a new downtown development will be extended to another ground-floor wall of the building.

Continue reading City finalizes mural agreement with The Mint

Redevelopment plan for New Brunswick Ave site

A dilapidated warehouse property on New Brunswick Avenue would eventually be demolished and re-built to modern standards under a redevelopment plan introduced by City Council.

Continue reading Redevelopment plan for New Brunswick Ave site

Poll: Holiday window decoration contest

The holiday window decoration contest is back!

Continue reading Poll: Holiday window decoration contest

City launches arts survey to guide programs

The city has launched a survey seeking input from arts of all disciplines and fields on the types of resources and programs that are important to them.

Continue reading City launches arts survey to guide programs

Parking permit hikes take effect next month

Parking permit fee increases approved last month by City Council are scheduled to go into effect Dec. 1.

Continue reading Parking permit hikes take effect next month

Council to borrow $4M for sewer improvements, replace water meters

.City Council is poised to authorize more than $4 million in borrowing for various improvements to the sewer system, water system filtration upgrades at the city’s water treatment plant, and replacement of water meters at various locations.

Continue reading Council to borrow $4M for sewer improvements, replace water meters