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Certificate of completion issued for Reva Rahway

The Redevelopment Agency officially issued a Certificate of Completion for REVA Rahway, a rental complex on Main Street at the site of the former Center Circle sports complex that started leasing late last year.

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Second phase of Brownstones up in the air

The first phase of The Brownstones, about a third of the overall units approved for construction, is closing in on completion but phase two will remain up in the air for the foreseeable future.

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Public spaces designated for outdoor dining

Free parking, free public Wi-Fi, and seven designated public spaces downtown where residents can eat and drink are among the efforts by the city encourage patronage of local businesses while still social distancing as restrictions are eased in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

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Planning Board endorses Arts District plan

Planning Board members generally endorsed the Arts District Redevelopment Plan with few questions before unanimously recommending the concept during its meeting tonight, held via Zoom.

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West Scott building sold as part of larger deal

A 10-unit apartment building on West Scott Avenue was part of a portfolio of recent construction that recently changed hands.

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Outdoor dining, some retail in store for phase 2

The second phase of the state’s easing of restrictions related to coronavirus (COVID-19) is expected to take effect June 15, and include outdoor dining and some limited retail.

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Planning study to identify new sites

A planning consultant will study underused lots downtown to identify the potential for new uses that could connect recent developments with needed amenities.

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Merck plans changes to Rahway campus

The Planning Board will investigate the 19 properties owned by Merck to determine if they qualify for redevelopment as the pharmaceutical giant plans to move its global headquarters within the next three years.

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