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City to acquire site where jazz club was proposed

The city plans to acquire three parcels on the eastern end of downtown where years ago a jazz club was planned but have long been vacant.

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A look at UCPAC finances

Theater rental revenue continues to grow for the Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) as overall revenues outpaced expenses in 2018 and eclipsed $1 million for the fourth consecutive year.

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Industrial property sold for $19.5 million

A New Brunswick industrial property that settled a five-year tax appeal in 2016, has sold for almost $20 million.

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16 units to be added to downtown project

The second phase of the Main & Monroe project downtown is likely to add 16 units, bringing the total capacity of the to-be-constructed north building to 108 units, with a total 224 units between the two buildings.

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City Council appoints 5th Ward representative

City Council unanimously appointed Danni Newbury to fill the remaining 15 months of Jennifer Wenson-Maier’s term as 5th Ward representative on the nine-member governing body.

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Democrats choose three nominees for 5th Ward

The municipal Democratic Committee last night chose three nominees to potentially fill the remaining 15 months of an unexpired term representing the 5th Ward on City Council.

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American Legion acquisition moves ahead

City Council moved forward on the acquisition of the James E. Mackie American Legion Post 499 on West Main Street, three months after authorizing $90,000 for the purchase. Continue reading American Legion acquisition moves ahead

Essex Street concept secures DEP waiver

More than two years after presenting a concept plan for 174 units across the river from downtown, a developer has secured a Flood Hazard Area (FHA) permit waiver through a settlement with the state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the city.

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