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Zoning Board rejects townhomes on St. Georges Ave. lot

The Zoning Board of Adjustment earlier this year narrowly rejected an application to build three townhomes on an irregularly-shaped lot within a single-family zone on St. Georges Avenue.

Second phase of The Mint begins leasing

Leasing has opened for the second phase of The Mint, a two-building 225-unit complex on Monroe Street.

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Leesville area properties to be studied for redevelopment

The Planning Board will investigate five industrial properties near Madden Field to determine if they qualify for redevelopment under state law.

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City eyes Bachmann’s for youth center, pre-K

The city hopes to acquire the former Bachmann’s Tavern property on St. Georges Avenue for use as a youth center and to house the school district’s all-day pre-kindergarten.

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Council supports prospective cannabis retailer

City Council has officially expressed its support of a cannabis retailer as part of the operation’s application to state regulators.

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Poll: Favorite featured coffee in Rahway

We’re mixing it up just a touch for the March reader poll.

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Poll results: Favorite hair salon in Rahway

It’s the last day of the month, so that can only mean one thing: Results of the latest reader poll.

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City Council introduces $400K SID budget

A proposed Special Improvement District (SID) for 2023 is almost a quarter higher than the previous year and ramps up programming and improvements by almost $140,000.

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