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Public asks about Borrei Spring Street; board updates redeveloper terminations, NB Plaza litigation and scheduling
Summary
A public commenter asked about the Borrei Spring Street redevelopment; staff said they will respond next week. The board said it issued 90-day notices of termination to several redevelopers, rejected one application and noted ongoing litigation over the NB Plaza project; LM New Brunswick filed a new application to be considered in September.
A member of the public asked the New Brunswick Housing Authority on July 25 for an update on the Borrei Spring Street redevelopment; staff said they would provide an answer by the following week.
In response to public inquiries, staff also updated the board on several redevelopment projects: the authority has issued notices of termination to Jersey Avenue, NB Urban Renewal and Sovereign Consulting, beginning a 90‑day period that staff said ends in early August; staff said potential new applicants have met with authority staff but had not yet filed formal redeveloper applications. One applicant, New Street Associates (the Elks project), filed but did not complete its application and the authority returned it as invalid; staff said the applicant was never designated as redeveloper.
Staff also confirmed the NB Plaza litigation remains active in the Appellate Division. LM New Brunswick Urban Renewal filed a new application and, staff said, will be considered as a redeveloper at the board's next meeting (staff said that consideration is expected in September).
A public commenter praised recent website updates and said the redevelopment page now contains some project information but still needs additional updates for compliance; the commenter also reminded staff about an outstanding OPRA request for salary details beyond base pay, which staff acknowledged is being compiled.
Why it matters: these project-status updates affect which entities hold redevelopment rights and whether projects advance; litigation and incomplete applications can delay construction and community outcomes.
Supporting details: staff described the 90-day termination notice period (ending in early August), said NB Plaza remains in the Appellate Division and confirmed LM New Brunswick's newly filed application will be on the agenda for consideration in September. A public commenter said the authority's website has outdated material but that some improvements have been posted.
Next steps: staff promised to follow up with the public commenter about Borrei Spring Street within the week and to continue updating the redevelopment pages; the board will consider LM New Brunswick's application at the next meeting.
