An oft-used vendor was awarded another contract for planning services, this time to bridge a gap between a retiring director and a successor within the city’s Division of Planning.
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City seeks state funds for Irving Street remediation
The city will pursue state funds to offset the cost of remediation of several downtowns lots that it plans to acquire.
Continue reading City seeks state funds for Irving Street remediation
Planners to study industrial area
A planning firm will examine study an industrial area of Rahway near the Woodbridge border to determine whether it’s in need of redevelopment.
Federal grant could launch mural project
The city is pursuing a $150,000 matching federal grant in hopes of jumpstarting a downtown mural project.
City examines shifting public housing
The city is looking into the possibility of converting some public housing units overseen by the Housing Authority into Section 8 housing and potentially adding some senior housing.
3rd Ward Council rep to be appointed
City Council is expected to appoint Vannie Parson to the vacant 3rd Ward seat tonight to serve the less than five months remaining on the unexpired term.
Council to create Social Justice Commission
City Council is poised to create a nine-member volunteer panel that would focus on equal rights, equity, access, and participation within the city.
Continue reading Council to create Social Justice Commission
Council moves forward on Arts District plan
City Council took the next step in redeveloping the northern end of downtown, formally adopting the Arts District Redevelopment Plan and amending the city’s zoning map.
Continue reading Council moves forward on Arts District plan