Rahway among DEP-selected brownfield sites

Rahway was among six sites chosen as Brownfield Development Areas last week by the state Department of Environmental Protection. The designation allows towns to identify clusters of brownfield sites, which have been abandoned or underutilized because of known or suspected contamination, for coordinated remediation and redevelopment. More importantly, cities are eligible for up to $5 … Continue reading Rahway among DEP-selected brownfield sites

Essex, Hancock work to be done

It should be a good month for residents of Riverwalk. First, Myron R. Ross Park looks all but completed, and come Monday, the paving of Essex and Hancock streets will begin. The City Council Tuesday night authorized $125,000 for materials while the labor will be done by the county, according to City Administrator/Redevelopment Director Peter … Continue reading Essex, Hancock work to be done