Center Circle proposal hangs on site’s cleanup

Unexpected environmental cleanup likely will push back negotiations for The Center Circle property into next year, ultimately delaying a proposal to build nearly 250 units on the site.

Continue reading Center Circle proposal hangs on site’s cleanup

Tenant activity pushing library to new limits

Hailed as an historic public-private partnership when it was built 10 years ago, Rahway’s three-story public library facility finally has tenants for its long-vacant office space. All the new activity is creating new issues at the complex.

Continue reading Tenant activity pushing library to new limits

Agency passes resolution to acquire Mangos site

The Redevelopment Agency is getting involved in negotiations for the sale of Mangos Grill, a key parcel  in a proposed 88-unit mixed-used development.

Continue reading Agency passes resolution to acquire Mangos site

Rahway Bands & Brews rain date Sunday

Bands and Brews Icon copyUPDATED: Due to Saturday’s weather forecast, Rahway Bands and Brew will be Sunday (Sept. 14) — same time, same place.

An afternoon of music and craft beers will come to downtown Rahway Sept. 13, Sept 14 hosted by The Rail House and Union County Performing Arts Center.

Continue reading Rahway Bands & Brews rain date Sunday

Water’s Edge almost two-thirds leased

Temporary Certificates of Occupancy (TCO) have been issued for all four residential floors of the 108-unit Meridia Water’s Edge complex and about 70 units have been leased to date.

Continue reading Water’s Edge almost two-thirds leased

Council to consider PILOT, changes to Brownstones

Meridia Brownstones from Elizabeth AvenueCity Council will vote tonight on a 30-year Payment In Lieu Of Taxes (PILOT) for Meridia Brownstones (0-21-14) as well as an amended redevelopment plan (O-22-14) and revised redevelopment agreement (O-23-14).

Continue reading Council to consider PILOT, changes to Brownstones

City to loan $750k for E’town Gas acquisition

The City Council will vote Monday on a $750,000 bond ordinance that would serve as a bridge loan for the acquisition of the former Elizabethtown Gas Building on Central Avenue (map).

Continue reading City to loan $750k for E’town Gas acquisition