At least 30 homes have been identified for acquisition by the state for flood control efforts along the Rahway River watershed.
Category Archives: City Council
City Council approves building’s sale
City Council unanimously approved the sale of the Police Assistance Center building to the Parking Authority. The East Cherry Street property eventually will be razed as part of infrastructure improvements and reconfiguration related to a proposed mixed-use development and extension of Monroe Street.
Judge rules against expanded SID
An ordinance that would have expanded the Special Improvement District (SID) beyond downtown to all commercial properties in the city was invalidated by a judge’s ruling.
Four commercial tax appeals approved
City Council approved tax appeals for four commercial properties totaling almost $64,000 across a number of tax years.
City Council to adopt Complete Streets policy
City Council introduced an ordinance that would encourage creating streets that accommodate users of all ages and types, including pedestrians, bicyclists, transit vehicles, children, older citizens.
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Council tweaks property maintenance measures
City Council last week introduced a trio of ordinances related to property maintenance, including changes to the foreclsoure registry created last year.
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Main Street lot would go to Parking Authority
City Council introduced an ordinance this month that would convey a small vacant parcel on Main Street to the Parking Authority.
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City Council to amend sidewalk cafe regs
City Council introduced changes to the city’s two-year-old sidewalk cafe ordinance, including a reduction in the seasonal fee from $500 to $20.