Hamilton redevelopment plan drafted

A draft redevelopment plan for the northern end of downtown focused on the Union County Performing Arts Center could come before the City Council as early as next month.

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Council extends PILOT for Metro Rahway

City Council extended a Payment In Lieu Of Taxes (PILOT) from 15 to 30 years for Metro Rahway, a 116-unit building on Campbell Street.

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State Of The City 2020

Possibly reconfiguring one downtown intersection, the revival of canoe races in the Rahway River, more downtown parking and exploring more senior affordable housing, were among the initiatives announced last night during the Rahway State of the City by Mayor Raymond Giacobbe, Jr.

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Possibly reconfiguring one downtown intersection, the revival of canoe races in the Rahway River, more downtown parking and exploring more senior affordable housing, were among the initiatives announced last night during the Rahway State of the City by Mayor Raymond Giacobbe, Jr.

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A closer look at PILOTs

Recent downtown development projects have a mixed bag when it comes to reaching Payments In Lieu Of Taxes (PILOT) levels anticipated in their original financial agreements.

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