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Council approves shift in SID management

City Council unanimously approved an ordinance that will shift the downtown management corporation overseeing the Special Improvement District (SID) from the Rahway Arts and Business Partnership (RABP) to the governing body.

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PILOTs in the 2021 budget

The proposed municipal budget for 2021 includes almost $1.8 million in anticipated Payments In Lieu Of Taxes (PILOT), with at least two new developments expected to add $190,000 this year.

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Poll: What’s your favorite outdoor space?

People are spending more time outside not just because the weather is heating up but it’s also a good precaution as the pandemic recedes.

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Esterbrook lots deemed in need of redevelopment

The Planning Board deemed five properties on Esterbrook Avenue as a non-condemnation redevelopment area, sending the recommendation to City Council.

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City Council to take over control of SID

City Council would take control over the Special Improvement District (SID), relegating the Rahway Arts & Business Partnership (RABP) as an advisory board, under legislation to be approved later this month.

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Poll results: Favorite sandwich in Rahway

Just in time for the holiday weekend, we’ve got results of the latest monthly reader poll: What’s your favorite sandwich in Rahway?

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Esterbrook Avenue Redevelopment Study

Two of five Esterbrook Avenue properties would qualify for redevelopment because of their poor physical condition while two others would qualify because of their proximity within the potential redevelopment area.
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City Council introduces 2021 budget

City Council introduced a municipal budget on Monday night that includes no increase in the municipal portion of tax bills this year.

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