Category Archives: Commercial

Poll: What’s your favorite hair salon in Rahway?

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Concept reimagines former bank building

A century-old bank building next to the train station has been renovated with more plans to bring a restaurant with outdoor and rooftop seating.

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Poll: Favorite business holiday window decor

“It’s the most wonderful time of the year.”

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Downtown strategic plan: East Milton Avenue

A three-block stretch of East Milton Avenue from the train station to City Hall would benefit from mixed-use developments, and the city should explore increasing permitted height on some parcels, according to the downtown strategic plan.

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Downtown strategic plan: West Main Street & Elizabeth Avenue

A stretch of West Main Street could make for a waterfront walkway or park since it’s located in a flood zone while a couple of buildings with historical architectural features also might be appropriate for a public amenity, such as an artist space or youth center.

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Downtown strategic plan: Opportunity sites

More than a dozen properties considered underutilized were identified in the downtown strategic plan as “opportunity sites.” Some of the sites already have proposed concepts or in use another way while the plan suggested alternative development options” for others.

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Downtown strategic plan: Vacant and underutilized properties

About one in five downtown storefronts is vacant but “there does not appear to be a defined pattern of vacancy,” according to the downtown strategic plan.

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