The city will pursue state funds to offset the cost of remediation of several downtowns lots that it plans to acquire.
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Planners to study industrial area
A planning firm will examine study an industrial area of Rahway near the Woodbridge border to determine whether it’s in need of redevelopment.
Federal grant could launch mural project
The city is pursuing a $150,000 matching federal grant in hopes of jumpstarting a downtown mural project.
City examines shifting public housing
The city is looking into the possibility of converting some public housing units overseen by the Housing Authority into Section 8 housing and potentially adding some senior housing.
3rd Ward Council rep to be appointed
City Council is expected to appoint Vannie Parson to the vacant 3rd Ward seat tonight to serve the less than five months remaining on the unexpired term.
Council to create Social Justice Commission
City Council is poised to create a nine-member volunteer panel that would focus on equal rights, equity, access, and participation within the city.
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Council accepts Arts District plan
City Council moved forward with the Arts District Redevelopment Plan, introducing an ordinance to accept the plan and amend the city’s zoning map.
Planning study to identify new sites
A planning consultant will study underused lots downtown to identify the potential for new uses that could connect recent developments with needed amenities.