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- Hudson County
- 4/9/25
- 04/10/2025
- 238 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent Jersey City Council meeting, discussions unfolded around two main issues: tax exemptions for development projects and tenant safety in local housing complexes. The council faced scrutiny over a proposed 30-year tax exemption for a development project on Newark Avenue and the enforcement of tenant safety laws at Portside Towers.
- NJ
- Hudson County
- 4/8/25
- 04/09/2025
- 193 Minutes
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Overview: The Jersey City Planning Board meeting on April 8, 2024, saw the approval of a contentious site plan for a property on Merit Street, a property characterized by its narrow and undersized dimensions. The decision, contingent upon the removal of a proposed roundabout and the inclusion of additional landscaping, highlighted the ongoing debate between development needs and community concerns.
- NJ
- Hudson County
- 4/7/25
- 04/08/2025
- 92 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent Jersey City Council meeting, the discussion was dominated by a lengthy debate over a proposed 30-year tax abatement for a redevelopment project on Newark Avenue. The proposal, which aims to create a 35-story building with 360 residential units, sparked controversy, particularly concerning the allocation of 25% of these units as affordable housing. Other topics included resolutions related to public safety training, the city’s transportation plan, and amendments to cannabis regulations.
- NJ
- Hudson County
- 3/27/25
- 03/28/2025
- 177 Minutes
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Overview: At the Jersey City Zoning Board meeting on March 27, 2025, a proposed hotel project on Newark Avenue was approved after extensive deliberation. The project, which had been under review since the previous summer, raised concerns about height variances, traffic congestion, and its impact on the neighborhood’s character. Despite opposition from local residents and community groups, the board voted unanimously in favor of the application, citing its alignment with broader city development plans and potential economic benefits.
- NJ
- Hudson County
- 3/27/25
- 03/27/2025
- 35 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent Jersey City Historic Preservation Commission meeting, discussions revolved around tenant petition processes, rent control regulations, and the appeals system for landlord-tenant disputes. The session was part of an educational seminar series intended to clarify the operations of the housing preservation office and enhance understanding among constituents and landlords.