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Housing authority approves tightened timeline for Fulton Square redevelopment amid contamination concerns
Summary
The board approved an amended redevelopment agreement for Fulton Square with strict milestones: a modified concept plan in 4 months, site plan and permitting deadlines, 90-day construction start after permits, and a two‑year completion target.
The Housing Authority of the City of New Brunswick voted to approve an amendment to the Fulton Square redevelopment agreement that imposes accelerated milestones and termination rights if deadlines are missed.
Legal counsel told the board Fulton Square is “a heavily, unfortunately, contaminated property,” and the developer sought additional time after remediation work. The authority negotiated shorter, enforceable milestones instead of a long extension. Under the amended agreement: the developer must file a modified concept plan within four months of signing, submit site plan applications within three months after that, obtain permits within three months of site plan approval, begin construction within 90 days of receiving permits, and complete the project within two years. Counsel said the authority can issue a termination letter if any milestone is missed.
Why it matters: Fulton Square has been stalled for years and requires remediation. The board’s approach seeks to balance giving the developer time to finish remediation while protecting the authority’s redevelopment rights with concrete, enforceable deadlines.
Board action and vote: The board moved and voted on Resolution 26 to approve the revised agreement. Commissioner Georgiani moved the resolution and Chairman Wright seconded it. The roll call showed Chairman Wright — yes; Commissioner Georgiani — yes; Commissioner Medina Hernandez — recused; Commissioner Waldy — yes; Commissioner Caldwell — yes; Commissioner Blevins — yes. Commissioner Dunlap was absent. The resolution passed with one recusal and no votes against.
Next steps: Counsel said the authority expects to monitor the developer against the new milestones and will send termination letters without delay if deadlines are missed. The city had urged the authority to grant an extension because it would enable remediation and cleanup of the contaminated site.
Ending: The board framed the vote as a move to hold developers accountable while allowing remediation work to continue with a clearly defined schedule.
