Category Archives: City Council

Dog park in the works for Wheatena Park

A half-million-dollar dog park in the works since last year is planned for Wheatena Park, specifically along Elizabeth Avenue across from Meridia Brownstones.

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Nine candidates file for June primary

Three of six City Council ward seats will be challenged in the June 4 primary on the Democratic side.

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30+ properties hit with cleanup liens

Liens have been levied against more than 30 properties to recover cleanup costs totaling $19,000 to the city for the removal of various nuisances on the properties.

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Redevelopment plans in the works for Leesville, East Inman lots

City Council declared two industrial properties — one on Leesville Avenue and another on East Inman Avenue — in need of redevelopment and authorizing the preparation of redevelopment plans.

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Council renews $183,750 contract with UCPAC

.City Council renewed a six-figure contract to the Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) to provide assistance with some events throughout the year.

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City reaches settlement with E. Cherry St. owner

The city has reached a settlement over liens and fees related to fire code violations with a downtown property owner who plans to sell the property.

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Council grants first retail cannabis license

City Council awarded one of the city’s two retail cannabis licenses to a dispensary that will operate out of a former fast food and seafood restaurant on Route 1.

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