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Morristown Gets First New Hotel In Four Decades Morristown Gets First New Hotel In Four Decades
Morristown Gets First New Hotel In Four Decades Construction will begin within the next six months on the Cambria Hotel and Suites -- Morristown's first new hotel in 40 years, reports say. Property owner Sunstone Hotels Morristown, LLC, was approved last week for construction at the location between Bank and Market Streets, DailyRecord reports. The Cambria Hotel and Suites, described as a “boutique hotel,” features 114 guest rooms, valet parking, a fitness center, a 2,500-square-foot restaurant and lounge as well as ground-level retail space. The seven-story project will also have 1,500 square feet of conference rooms in addition…

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by Valerie Musson
News
DETOURS: Construction Project Shuts Dover Bridge In Morris County For 10 Months DETOURS: Construction Project Shuts Dover Bridge In Morris County For 10 Months
Detours: Construction Project Shuts Dover Bridge In Morris County For 10 Months The bridge over the Rockaway River in Dover will soon be closed for construction for nearly 10 months. The East Blackwell Street bridge will close to all traffic starting Jan. 27, and a pedestrian bridge will be installed temporarily to maintain walking accessibility. Scroll down for detours: East Blackwell Street will be closed in both directions in this area for the duration of this project. East Blackwell Street will remain open to local traffic in an easterly direction so that vehicles can turn right (traveling south) onto South Salem Street and continue towards NJSH Rt. 10. Vehicles …

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
AFTERMATH: Bound Brook Recovers From Massive Fire AFTERMATH: Bound Brook Recovers From Massive Fire
Aftermath: Bound Brook Recovers From Massive Fire A seven-alarm fire tore through downtown Bound Brook Sunday night. The blaze broke out just before 8 p.m. in an unoccupied pair of buildings under construction on East Main Street near Mountain Avenue in the commercial district. Firefighters continued to douse hot spots into Monday morning. Several streets were closed and some residents remained without power morning, prompting a two-hour school delay. One firefighter suffered a sprained ankle but otherwise, no injuries were reported. Neighbors said it was a matter of seconds before flames consumed the structures. "This is a disastrous…

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
Dos Toros Opens First NJ Location In Florham Park Dos Toros Opens First NJ Location In Florham Park
Dos Toros Opens First NJ Location In Florham Park Dos Toros Taqueria is on its way to Florham Park. Construction on the Mexican restaurant is under way at the former site of Qdoba on Columbia Turnpike, Borough Building and Construction Administrator Kevin Guilfoyle confirmed. Dos Toros was launched by a pair of California brothers with a shared passion for taquerias, its website says. They opened several New York City and Chicago locations that dish up burritos, tacos, salad bowls, quesadillas, nachos and more. This will be the eatery's first New Jersey location. No word yet on an opening date. Dos Toros owners Leo and Oliver …

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by Cecilia Levine
Real Estate
$60M Loan Funds 13-Acre Multifamily Development In Bogota $60M Loan Funds 13-Acre Multifamily Development In Bogota
$60M Loan Funds 13-Acre Multifamily Development In Bogota A $60 million construction loan was recently advised for a construction project bringing luxury apartments and retailers to Bogota. The loan was advised by Cushman & Wakefield’s Equity, Debt & Structured Finance (EDSF) team will fund Phase I of the River Club complex, which broke ground last fall on West Fort Lee Road. The development will include 8,000-square-foot clubhouse featuring fitness and media rooms 5,000-square-foot outdoor amenity area with an infinity-edge heated pool, theater, natural grass grills Riverfront walkway with dog park On-site NJ Transit bus …

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
Times Changing In Butler With Burger King Demolition Times Changing In Butler With Burger King Demolition
Times Changing In Butler With Burger King Demolition Times are changing in Butler with the demolition of Burger King. The Route 23 fast food joint that locals spent years eating and hanging out at came down last Wednesday to make room for a new strip mall. Residents lamented the news in a Facebook group, remembering fire department carnivals in the parking lot and the burgers that fueled late nights out. Construction will soon begin on a 5,000-square-foot Panera Bread, 5,000-square-foot Wawa and 14,900-square-foot CVS pharmacy, the DailyRecord says. The CVS and Panera will both have drive-thru windows. Local officials anticipated a fa…

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by Cecilia Levine
News
IT'S OFFICIAL: New Valley Hospital Approved In Paramus IT'S OFFICIAL: New Valley Hospital Approved In Paramus
IT'S Official: New Valley Hospital Approved In Paramus The Valley Hospital is one step closer to its new Paramus campus. The borough's Planning Board on Thursday night unanimously approved the seven-story, 362-bed plan for a 40-acre parcel near Winters Avenue, NorthJersey.com reports. The main entrance will be located at Valley Health Plaza and Winters Avenue, across the street from the Luckow Pavilion, Valley's same-day-surgery and comprehensive cancer center. The hospital -- which will replace the health network's current Ridgewood location -- is expected to be complete in 2023. The facility will have single-patient rooms and a five-story …

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by Cecilia Levine
News
Restaurants Proposed For Paramus Stop & Shop Site Redevelopment Restaurants Proposed For Paramus Stop & Shop Site Redevelopment
Restaurants Proposed For Paramus Stop & Shop Site Redevelopment Developers of the Stop & Shop property on Route 17 in Paramus are hoping to have a new grocery store and dining options approved by borough officials next month. An Applebee's, Chick-fil-A, Taco Bell and Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas would open in five free-standing buildings proposed for the site, currently leased by indoor sports facility The Arena, NorthJersey.com reports. The current supermarket building (and former K-Mart) would be demolished, making room for a 55,000-square-foot modernized Stop & Shop, the article says. A medical office and more retail space are also …

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by Cecilia Levine
Real Estate
New Lincoln Park Retail Space Available At Former Valero Site New Lincoln Park Retail Space Available At Former Valero Site
New Lincoln Park Retail Space Available At Former Valero Site The site of the former Valero gas station in Lincoln Park will soon be replaced by a brand new retail space. "The Corner Shoppes" on Comly Road were approved by the LP Planning Board earlier this month. The 8,000-square-foot building opposite Boro Hall has five retail units up for lease, available August and September of this year. The construction status was listed as "proposed" on the building's listing. Nearby Lincoln Park Plaza, home to Ace Home Center and Hardware and McDonald's, will be remodeled this summer, listing agent Vita & Vita Reality Corp. said. Click here for more…

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by Cecilia Levine
Real Estate
Even Bigger Walmart Coming To Roxbury's Ledgewood Mall Even Bigger Walmart Coming To Roxbury's Ledgewood Mall
Even Bigger Walmart Coming To Roxbury's Ledgewood Mall Walmart in Roxbury will close next month as demolition begins, making way for an even bigger Supercenter projected to open next fall, the DailyRecord reports. The pharmacy will close April 26 and transfer prescriptions to the Flanders store in Mount Olive, and the store itself will close May 10. The new 170,000-square-foot mall will be 50,000 square feet larger than the current facility, which opened in 1999, the report says. The project is part of Walmart's $96 billion company investment to improve New Jersey stores this year, according to a recent announcement.  Among 13 other…

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
Waterview Marketplace: Everything You Need To Know About Parsippany's Newest Shopping Center Waterview Marketplace: Everything You Need To Know About Parsippany's Newest Shopping Center
Waterview Marketplace: Everything You Need To Know About Parsippany's Newest Shopping Center A brand new shopping center is expected to open this summer in Parsippany. Several retailers have already been confirmed for Waterview Marketplace, currently under construction at Bloomfield Avenue Route 46 and Waterview Boulevard, according to the developer, RD Management. The 150,150-square-foot mall will accommodate 679 cars.  Confirmed tenants so far: Whole Foods (4,100 square feet of indoor and outdoor seating, 203 seats) Homesense DSW Ulta Beauty The Paper Store  Shake Shack MedFirst Primary & Urgent Care  B. Good Orangetheory Fitness CLICK HERE FOR MOR…

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by Cecilia Levine