City of Paterson

The board will review several development and subdivision applications, including a minor subdivision and site plan for a two-family dwelling at 5-7 Inglis Place, a demolition and subdivision request at 344-346 Dakota Street, and a proposal to convert a rooming house at 88-90 Auburn Street into thirteen residential units. Additionally, the board will consider the adoption of resolutions for various properties addressed in previous hearings.

The agenda includes the review of a minor subdivision and site plan application for a residential development at 344-346 Dakota Street, which requires several bulk variances for lot size, setbacks, and parking. Additionally, the Board is scheduled to consider the adoption of resolutions for several properties located at 68 Plum Street, 250 Franklin Street, 712-714 Madison Avenue, 295-299 Broadway, 21-25 John Street, and 193-197 Straight Street.

The board agenda includes the review of two development applications. The first involves a proposed four-story, twenty-four-unit apartment building at 46-56 Sherman Avenue, requiring site plan approval, bulk variances, and D-variances for density and floor area ratio. The second application concerns the construction of a two-family home at 88 East 25th Street, which requires site plan approval, bulk variances, and a D-variance for use in a heavy industrial zone.

The Council meeting involved several key actions and discussions. Key resolutions included authorizing a federal grant application for the Riverside Vets Recreation Center renovation, approving a budget revision for the HESG program, and funding a marketing and business development project for the Urban Enterprise Zone. The Council also approved a contract renewal for financial consultant services to support the Financial Empowerment Center and an award for the rehabilitation of a library community center. Furthermore, the Council designated certain properties as areas in need of redevelopment and celebrated the 66th anniversary of the Holy Tabernacle Apostolic Church.

This State of the City Address outlines the progress and strategic direction for the City of Paterson for the year 2025. Key areas of focus include urban transformation and tourism through park developments and cultural initiatives, enhancements in public safety via crime and fire reduction, and technology upgrades. Strategic initiatives target community empowerment, including support for offenders, re-entry assistance, opioid treatment, and financial counseling. Additionally, the plan emphasizes infrastructure improvements, community development, and robust clean communities efforts. The overarching vision is to build a cleaner, stronger, and more vibrant city where every resident has access to opportunity.