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Design work for Amtrak trestle improvements

Decorative panels and a paint job are in store for the railroad trestles and beams in the center of downtown.

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Council accepts Arts District Redevelopment Plan

Sixty units around the former St. Mark’s Church property, another 76 units as part of a mixed-use development at a long-underused property downtown, and pocket parks and murals are among the major components of a new arts-focused redevelopment plan for the northern end of downtown.

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Changes in store for East Cherry Street

East Cherry Street will see some design changes, namely the elimination of bumpouts, along with other improvements to curbs and sidewalks.

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Merck to consolidate global HQ in Rahway

Merck plans to consolidate its New Jersey locations and make the Rahway campus its global headquarters by the end of 2023.

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City to foreclose on three properties

The city plans to foreclose on three small properties that are delinquent on taxes.

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Small business loan relief program launched

Local businesses impacted by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) shutdowns may be eligible for a $5,000 loan.

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Citywide SID budget expansion deferred

Businesses and property owners that were to be included in an expanded, citywide Special Improvement District (SID) will get a reprieve on the additional tax this year given the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

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City Council establishes land bank

City Council unanimously passed legislation to create a land bank in the city.

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