Judge rules against expanded SID

An ordinance that would have expanded the Special Improvement District (SID) beyond downtown to all commercial properties in the city was invalidated by a judge’s ruling.

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Ruling in SID lawsuit could come this month

A ruling could come as early as this month in the lawsuit over the expanded Special Improvement District (SID) after a hearing on Oct. 9. UPDATE: Apologies for the ill-timed post, a decision came down late Monday afternoon — click here for an update.
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Demolition of Wheatena buildings under way

Demolition of some of the buildings on the long-dormant Wheatena and Quinn & Boden properties started in earnest over the last week.

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Lighting, turf bids sought this month

Bids for construction of an artificial turf field and sports lighting for planned upgrades at Rahway River Park will be opened at the end of this month.
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Poll results: Your favorite Rahway bar

The results of our latest poll are in and there was a clear winner for your favorite Rahway bar followed by a handful of other favorites.
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Vote on public art for three locations

More public art is coming to Rahway — and other Union County towns — with three locations selected, including two downtown.
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Retail, commercial comings & goings for Q3

Two restaurants and two clothing boutiques were among the retail and commercial turnover in the third quarter of 2015.
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