The Planning Board granted approval that opens the door to allow a restaurant, including an outdoor rooftop, and music venue to operate at a former bank building downtown.
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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.
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.
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.
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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Parking permit hikes take effect next month
Parking permit fee increases approved last month by City Council are scheduled to go into effect Dec. 1.
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