Category Archives: Downtown

$42K for razing East Cherry Street building

City Council approved a contract of almost $42,000 for the demolition of an East Cherry Street building, most recently known as The Cherry Pit.

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Height, density increased at proposed Vermella site

A measure approved by City Council this month would allow maximum height and density to increase in a zoning subdistrict within downtown, codifying a recommendation of the downtown strategic plan and accommodating a site where a new development has been proposed.

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City Council to vote new on PILOT agreement

City Council is scheduled to approve a Payment In Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) agreement that would generate more than $26 million over 30 years for a proposed 292-unit mixed use complex across the river from downtown.

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Esterbrook Avenue lots to be appraised

Five Esterbrook Avenue properties envisioned for senior housing  will be appraised before eventually being acquired from a private owner by the Redevelopment Agency.

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Concept plan for Bridgeview modified

A new developer has taken over a proposed project across the river from downtown, with some minor changes in the proposal.

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United Way plans to relocate to Rahway

The former Elizabethtown Gas building will have a new tenant: the Union Way of Greater Union County.

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Council moves forward with Esterbrook plan

Plans to construct a 60-unit age-restricted affordable housing complex along Esterbrook Avenue will move forward with legislation introduced and adopted last week.

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Downtown strategic plan: RSI Bank property

A 10- or 12- story office tower that includes a 4-story retail and office complex with a 5-story parking deck that could potentially accommodate a grocery store or office space could be an appropriate future use of the RSI Bank property.

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