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Council to finalize land swap for Dornoch

A land swap originally conceived almost 15 years ago for a downtown development is poised to be finalized by City Council next month.

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Council to extend Metro Rahway PILOT

A five-year-old downtown building granted a 15-year Payment In Lieu Of Taxes (PILOT) has applied to extend the agreement for another 15 years. Continue reading Council to extend Metro Rahway PILOT

Downtown valet parking program extended

The valet parking pilot program downtown was used almost 300 times, prompting the city to extend it permanently starting this past weekend. Continue reading Downtown valet parking program extended

Abstract of ratables, 2019

The city’s overall assessed value was up slightly, about 0.21 percent, or more than $3 million, from 2018 to 2019.

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Updated: Redevelopment map

With the opening of three developments in recent months, here’s an updated version of the RahwayRising redevelopment map.

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The Mint cuts the ribbon on 116 units

The Mint, a 116-unit rental building at 81 Monroe St., officially opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday.

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Council approves second environmental contract

City Council awarded a second contract for further environmental services on a downtown property that the city plans to acquire.

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Top 10 posts of 2019

It’s the end of yet another year. Happy new year and stay safe whatever your plans for new year’s. In the meantime, have a look at the most viewed stories (by number of page views) posted on the site in 2019:

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