A new mixed-use transit village in downtown Somerville took center stage during a recent visit by U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, highlighting the importance of infrastructure investment as Congress debates a $1 trillion spending package.
Getting on track: Successful rental project, flood control measures spur new interest in Bound Brook
A successful rental project is one of two driving forces that now have Bound Brook ready to move ahead with a long-overdue revitalization of its downtown. The borough, whose Main Street has a history of being pummeled by surges from major storms, marked the completion last year of a $143 million flood control project — meaning downtown business and property owners no longer need to spend thousands of dollars on flood insurance.