Jersey City Historic Preservation Commission Denies

Overview: The Jersey City Historic Preservation Commission held a discussion on various agenda items, including the denial of a demolition application for a historically significant building on Palisade Avenue. The meeting also covered applications for certificates of appropriateness for several renovation projects within the city’s historic districts.

Jersey City Cannabis Control Board Faces Heat Over Garden Greens LLC Renewal Amid Harassment Allegations

Overview: The Jersey City Cannabis Control Board meeting on September 11, 2024, was marked by discussions, particularly surrounding the renewal application for Garden Greens LLC, amid allegations of employee misconduct and community dissatisfaction. The board also deliberated on other applications, including those from JC Element, Earth, and Locomotive, while addressing community impact and regulatory compliance concerns.

Jersey City Council Debates Pomo Center Project Amid Community Concerns

Overview: During the recent Jersey City Council meeting, debate emerged over the proposed ordinance related to the Pomo Center project. Council members expressed frustration over the administration’s lack of detailed budget information, with concerns about the financial implications and the absence of a clear funding mechanism for the project’s buildout. The ordinance’s introduction was contentious, with calls for more community engagement and skepticism about the administration’s diligence in financial assessments.

Jersey City Planning Board Approves 99 Monitor Street Amendment and Discusses Subdivision Proposals

Overview: The Jersey City Planning Board convened on September 10, 2024, addressing significant amendments and proposals, including an administrative amendment for a property on Monitor Street and major subdivision plans for the Bell Fuse building site in the Tidewater Basin Redevelopment Plan area.

Jersey City Council Debates Tax Abatements, Cultural Institution in Journal Square

Overview: The Jersey City Council meeting on September 9, 2024, focused on discussions surrounding tax abatements, the development of a cultural institution in Journal Square, and various community and infrastructure projects.