East 5th Plainfield — Center of Excellence amendment
Description
A first amendment to the redevelopment agreement extends the construction timeline for the Center of Excellence; demolition of a 10,000-gallon oil tank and asbestos removal must precede interior work, with residential construction starting around the first quarter of next year.
Impact summary
The project timeline extension is rejected; future of the Center of Excellence timeline is unresolved.
Applicant
- Name
- East 5th Plainfield LLC
- Address
- 512-24 Watchung Avenue and 130-40 East 5th Street (Block 835, Lots 4 and 5)
At a glance
- Hearings
- 2
- Public comments
- 0
- Total mentions
- 2
Last vote · City Council
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 13, 2026.
Meeting timeline (2)
City Council - Agenda Fixing Session — October 13, 2026
A first amendment to the redevelopment agreement extends the construction timeline for the Center of Excellence; demolition of a 10,000-gallon oil tank and asbestos removal must precede interior work, with residential construction starting around the first quarter of next year.
City Council - Agenda Fixing Session — September 15, 2026
DEFEATED. Would have extended the redevelopment timeline for the Center of Excellence and adjacent residential project.
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