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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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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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Parking agreement for The Mint amended

City Council finalized changes to a parking financial agreement with developers of the Mint that provided some $300,000 in lieu of nearly 60 parking spaces.

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The Mint likely to be sold soon

City Council approved the transfer of The Mint’s financial agreement with the city, including the 30-year Payment In Lieu of Taxes (PILOT), paving the way for a likely sale of the 225-unit  building soon.

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Pocket park sites to be appraised

Parts of two downtown properties will be appraised as part of a requirement for state grant funding toward a long-sought pocket park downtown.

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City finalizes mural agreement with The Mint

A mural along the side of a new downtown development will be extended to another ground-floor wall of the building.

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