The Rahway River is both a strength, for its green spaces and identity that it brings to the city, as well as threat, given the flooding that it creates, as recently as Hurricane Ida in September.
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New zoning map to be adopted
City Council is expected to approve a new zoning map at its next meeting, the first revision of the zoning map in more than a decade.
Former Burger King could become wine shop
A former Burger King property on Routes 1/9 received use variances that would allow a liquor store and office space on the property.
Abstract of Ratables, 2021
The city’s total assessed value inched up again last year for the second year in a row, led by a nearly 3% increase in assessed value of Class 4C Apartment.
Council pursues overlay zone for West Grand
City Council is pursing another recommendation from the 2019 master plan re-examination that would encourage mixed-use development with apartments above ground-floor commercial and office uses along West Grand Avenue.
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A chance for your input about downtown
It’s not often you get to have some input in the direction of your town, besides public comments at council meetings and the like. Now, you have an opportunity to have some say from the comfort of your home computer or smartphone.
City launches public input survey
As part of efforts to create a downtown strategic vision, the city is soliciting feedback over the next few weeks via a survey.
Strategic plan to create vision for downtown
A strategic plan aims to establish an overall vision for downtown, identify strengths and weaknesses as well as potential uses for vacant or underused sites.
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