CRANBURY, NJ-Genera Corp., an automotive after-market parts distributor, has signed on for the long term at Matrix Development Group's CenterPoint project, taking most of a 230,000-sf under-construction building.

MORRISTOWN, NJ-Newmark Associates, which recently got the assignment from owner Archon Atlantic, reports leasing activity, including the signing of a marketing firm to 11,000 sf.

SOMERVILLE, NJ-The Downtown project would replace a 25-year-old shopping center with a mix of upscale apartments, new retail and office space and a six-level parking deck.

HACKENSACK, NJ-NJ Pierre Apartments LLC is ready to sell its 269-unit high-rise property here. The current owner has spent about $1 million to renovate individual units and common areas of the property, which was built in 1970.

SAYREVILLE, NJ-The Continental Properties project would include age-restricted residential, a private marina and a small office/retail component.

LAKEWOOD, NJ-The deal, another step in the buyer's aggressive expansion and acquisition effort, also calls for the affiliate to assume approximately $511 million of the REIT's debt.

MONTVALE, NJ-Volvo Financial and Benjamin Moore's deals, totaling 21,245 sf, bring One Paragon Dr. to 100% occupancy. Ivy's Marion Geddes arranged the signings.

PERTH AMBOY, NJ-IPC's food supplement operations will move from a smaller facility nearby with the help of $5 million in NJ EDA tax-exempt bond financing.