Belleville Council Moves Towards Belmont Avenue Redevelopment

BELLEVILLE, NJ — Belleville’s Town Council has taken a big step towards designating a stretch of Belmont Avenue as an “area in need of redevelopment.”

During their Monday meeting, council members declared the property at 81-179 Belmont Avenue as an area in need of redevelopment under the state's municipal land use laws and introduced a redevelopment plan for the area, NorthJersey.com reported.

A payment in lieu of taxes agreement (PILOT) for the developer is under consideration, Township Manager Mauro Tucci told NorthJersey.com. The council must still hold a public hearing and final vote, which is expected in January. (Read the full report here)

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