Tag Archives: Bridge Street

City Council authorizes settlement

A longtime dispute over a since-developed downtown parking lot seems to be coming to an amicable settlement.

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Demolition under way along Essex, Monroe

Demolition is under way on a series of buildings across the Rahway River from downtown where a five-story apartment complex is planned.

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City to investigate water pipes, replace water main

City Council plans to borrow almost $2 million to replace a water main downtown and investigate the composition of the city’s water service pipes.

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Planning Board OKs 213 units at Essex, Bridge St.

The Planning Board unanimously approved a 213-unit development across the river from downtown, with a variance for studio units and several conditions, including parking.

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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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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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Property acquisition moving forward

Property acquisition for the proposed Bridgeview development is moving ahead with an offer on one property and a potential site identified to relocate a PSE&G substation.

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Pre-development agreement approved

A proposed 300-unit development across the river from downtown could be built in phases depending on property acquisition, which would ideally include relocating a PSE&G substation.

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