A rare, extended discussion broke out during City Council‘s pre-meeting conference tonight when a trio of council members tried to pull a resolution authorizing a study of potential redevelopment areas. Continue reading Council divided on redevelopment study
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City, SID to split economic development post
Two vacant economic development positions will be combined into one and shared between the city and Special Improvement District (SID).
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Vacancy filled on Redevelopment Agency
City Council confirmed the appointment of Joseph Gibilisco to the Redevelopment Agency, filling the unexpired term of Egon Behrmann, who died in August.
5 things to know about proposed water deal
City Council is scheduled to hold a public hearing and final approval tonight on a new 20-year lease agreement for the city’s water treatment plant and a $14-million bond ordinance to borrow against an annual concession fee in the deal. UPDATED: Tonight’s meeting has been canceled. A combined conference/regular meeting has been scheduled for Nov. 21.
Redevelopment plan changed for Center Circle plan
City Council is expected to approve an ordinance that would amend the Central Business District (CBD) Redevelopment Plan, allowing a proposal for 219 units on the Center Circle property on Main Street. The Planning Board recommended the approvals last month.
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Agency requests redevelopment study
The Redevelopment Agency has formally asked City Council to authorize a preliminary study to determine whether there are areas of the city that may be in need of redevelopment.
Riverside Gardens wins tax appeal for 2012
A garden apartment complex adjacent to the Wheatena section of Rahway River Park won a tax appeal equal to about 13 percent of its tax bill for 2012.
Council tables water deal until state review
City Council last night tabled three ordinances related to a new 20-year water lease agreement for the city’s water treatment plan, pending review and approval by the state Local Finance Board.
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