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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Engineering contract awarded for dog park
Plans for a proposed dog park in the Wheatena section of Rahway River Park took a step forward this week.
Four-way stop coming to Jefferson & Stone Street
The intersection of Jefferson Avenue and Stone Street would expand from a two-way stop to a four-way stop under new legislation from City Council.
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Orchard Creek to be studied for flood control
Orchard Creek, in the area of Lentz Court, will be evaluated for flood control measures under a contract awarded by City Council last month.
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Council approves Block 312 redevelopment plan
City Council moved forward with a redevelopment plan that allows buildings as tall as 12 stories across the street from a 16-story hotel and condominium downtown but future development is likely to only be six stories, officials said.
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A closer look at PILOTS in 2024 municipal budget
Revenue from Payments In Lieu Of Taxes (PILOT) increased last year by 30 percent, about $845,000, and this year’s municipal budget anticipates another increase of 26 percent, or almost $720,000.
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Agreement proposes $150K for 17-space deficiency
The developer of a proposed senior affordable housing complex would pay $150,000 to offset a parking deficiency of 17 spaces under an agreement introduced by City Council.
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Redevelopment plan would allow 12 stories
A new redevelopment plan considered by City Council would allow for a parking garage and maximum building height of 12 stories – significantly higher than the 5 stories currently allowed.
