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Gramercy PILOT would shave $100k off tax bill

A proposed PILOT for The Gramercy would stipulate an annual fee of $78,000, about twice as much as the properties currently generate in taxes but about $100,000 less than what the completed project might pay.

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A closer look at 2016 municipal budget

Three new Payments In Lieu Of Taxes (PILOT) to the city and higher foreclosure registry fees should boost city revenues by some $652,000 in the 2016 budget.

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Meridia Water’s Edge sells for $29.3 million

Meridia Water’s Edge, a 108-unit rental building that began leasing two years ago, has sold for$29.328 million, or about $271,556 per unit.
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Council endorses green building practices

City Council last month approved a resolution endorsing the adoption of green building practices for civic, commercial and residential buildings.

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Council pledges sustainable land use

City Council approved a resolution toward sustainable land use, endorsing to follow a variety of principles related to land use, transportation, green design, and regional cooperation.

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30-year PILOT considered for The Gramercy

The developer of a 43-unit East Cherry Street project has requested a 30-year Payment In Lieu Of Taxes (PILOT) to be considered by City Council.

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City Council introduces 2016 municipal budget

Municipal taxes would rise by about $39 on the average property under a municipal budget introduced by City Council.

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Zoning Board rejects Newton Street home

The Zoning Board of Adjustment narrowly rejected an application to construct a new two-family home on vacant lot on Newton Street.

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