Tag Archives: Essex Street

21 properties hit with $7K in cleanup liens

More than $7,000 in liens were levied against almost two dozen properties — almost half repeat offenders — to recover costs of cleanup by the city for various nuisances.

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Revised concept across river expands to 69 units

Four lots around Monroe and Essex streets would be developed as a 69-unit apartment complex along the Rahway River under a concept plan presented last week to the Redevelopment Agency.

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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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Permit parking in the works for Essex Street

Residential permit parking will be coming to a stretch of Essex Street later this year.

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