Tag Archives: City Council

Changes in store for East Cherry Street

East Cherry Street will see some design changes, namely the elimination of bumpouts, along with other improvements to curbs and sidewalks.

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City to foreclose on three properties

The city plans to foreclose on three small properties that are delinquent on taxes.

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Citywide SID budget expansion deferred

Businesses and property owners that were to be included in an expanded, citywide Special Improvement District (SID) will get a reprieve on the additional tax this year given the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

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City Council establishes land bank

City Council unanimously passed legislation to create a land bank in the city.

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City Council scheduled to vote on 2020 budget

City Council introduced a $56.7-million budget for 2020 that projects an average tax increase of $49, or about 1.37 percent.

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Local impact of COVID-19

It sure has been an odd couple of weeks, hasn’t it?

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Hamilton redevelopment plan drafted

A draft redevelopment plan for the northern end of downtown focused on the Union County Performing Arts Center could come before the City Council as early as next month.

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Council extends PILOT for Metro Rahway

City Council extended a Payment In Lieu Of Taxes (PILOT) from 15 to 30 years for Metro Rahway, a 116-unit building on Campbell Street.

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