Former Mango’s property slated for parking

The Parking Authority plans to acquire the former Mangos property on Fulton Street for $400,000 and demolish the 7,800-square-foot building to provide for as many as 60 parking spaces.

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Six properties hit with liens for cleanup costs

Six properties were hit with liens by the city to recover the cost of cleaning up a half-dozen properties.

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Zoning Board approves parking lot for YMCA

The Zoning Board of Adjustment approved preliminary and final site plans and use and bulk variances for a Campbell Street property that will be used as parking for the YMCA.

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Council approves new deal for DPW employees

City Council approved a new five-year contract with the local union representing employees in the Department of Public Works (DPW) that covers that runs through 2021.

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Bridgeview developer appeals DEP application

The city and a developer are appealing the rejection a hardship exception for a proposed development within a flood zone just across the river from downtown.

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Financial agreement for Slokker project amended

The Redevelopment Agency earlier this month adopted a resolution that will allow the city to issue Redevelopment Area Bonds (RAB) to reimburse a developer for part of the cost of extending Monroe Street.

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Trees to be planted at Mione, Berzinec parks

Forty new trees will be planted at Berzinec Park on Central Avenue and the new Salvatore Mione Park on New Church Street as part of an initiative of the New Jersey Tree Foundation, with TD Bank and the city.

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A closer look at the Parking Authority

The Rahway Parking Authority expects to generate $1.7 million in revenue this year with expenses of about $1.5 million, for an expected surplus for at least the eighth consecutive year.

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