Montclair Tables Lackawanna Plaza Tax Abatement
The Montclair Township Council has paused action on a proposed 30‑year tax abatement for the Lackawanna Plaza redevelopment. The measure, originally expected to move forward last week, has been tabled until the council’s March 17 meeting.
Sources:
https://nationaltoday.com
https://yahoo.com
Montclair Prepares for March 10 School Funding Vote
Montclair voters will head to the polls on March 10 for a special election involving two funding questions totaling $17.6 million.
Key details:
A $12.6 million one‑time tax increase
A $5 million permanent levy
Funding is intended to stabilize the district after years of financial strain
Voters may approve both (“YES/YES”) or reject both (“NO/NO”)
Sources:
https://njspotlightnews.org
https://newjerseyglobe.com
Jersey City Ends Pompidou Satellite Plan After $20 Million in Consultant Spending
Jersey City has formally ended its plan to host a Centre Pompidou satellite, following the revelation that the city spent more than $20 million on consultants for a museum that never came to fruition.
Mayor James Solomon announced a pivot: the site at 808 Pavonia Ave will now be incorporated into the Artwalk Towers project, which is expected to include affordable housing and community space in partnership with the Kushner Real Estate Group.
Despite the cancellation, the 30‑year tax abatement originally tied to the museum project remains active.
Sources:
https://cbsnews.com
https://270towin.com
https://newjerseyglobe.com
Gov. Mikie Sherrill Backs $6.7B Newark Bay Bridge Replacement
In her first 100 days, Gov. Mikie Sherrill has instructed the New Jersey Turnpike Authority to move forward with a $6.7 billion single‑span replacement of the Newark Bay Bridge.
The administration says the project has the support of Newark and Jersey City officials and is expected to generate roughly 19,000 jobs. A construction start date has not yet been finalized.
Essex Democrats Expected to Endorse Analilia Mejia
The Essex County Democratic convention, set for March 21, is poised to endorse Analilia Mejia for Congress without opposition.
Her GOP challenger, Joe Hathaway, is running on a platform that includes ICE reform, ending sanctuary policies, and criticism of former President Trump’s role in blocking Gateway Project funding.
Sources:
https://foxnews.com
https://northjersey.com
Rep. LaMonica McIver Expands Federal Investment in NJ‑10
Rep. LaMonica McIver has announced several federal initiatives for her district:
Introduction of the Parks to People Active Transportation Act, which aims to expand federal support for greenways and shared‑use trails.
https://northjersey.com
Securing over $10 million in federal community project funding across NJ‑10.
https://insidernj.com
Delivering $1 million for STEM youth programming in Newark.
https://newjerseyglobe.com
