All posts by rahwayrising@gmail.com

A closer look at West Grand Avenue

Editor’s note: This is the third in a series about the master plan re-examination report. This post focuses recommendations for the specific area of West Grand Avenue form St. Georges Avenue to Irving and Whittier streets.

Continue reading A closer look at West Grand Avenue

Master plan report goals and objectives

Editor’s note: This is the second in a series about the master plan re-examination report. This post focuses on goals and objectives identified in the report.

Continue reading Master plan report goals and objectives

Four problems identified by master plan

Editor’s note: This is the first in a series about the master plan re-examination report. This post will focus on problems  and objectives identified in the original 1997 master plan, which was amended several times since, most recently in 2010.

Continue reading Four problems identified by master plan

Pizza poll results

It looks like the new kid in town has made a good impression when it comes to the RahwayRising.com pizza poll voters.

Continue reading Pizza poll results

Master plan re-examination initiated

The Planning Board accepted a draft master plan re-examination — the first comprehensive one in 20 years — identifying potential areas of the city for future redevelopment and presenting recommendations.

Continue reading Master plan re-examination initiated

Planning Board directs redevelopment for Hamilton Street

The Planning Board on Wednesday unanimously determined that six properties just outside the Central Business District (CBD) Redevelopment Area, including the former St. Mark’s Church lot, qualify for redevelopment under the state’s Local Housing and Redevelopment Law.

Continue reading Planning Board directs redevelopment for Hamilton Street

PILOTs in the 2019 budget

Revenue from Payments In Lieu Of Taxes (PILOT) is projected to reach almost $1.4 million in this year’s municipal budget while foreclosure registry fees are expected to jump by more than 50 percent.

Continue reading PILOTs in the 2019 budget

Lala’s Attic brings a bit of ‘Storage Wars’ to Rahway

SPONSORED POST

Lala’s Attic, a boutique thrift store and more, opened in March, bringing a slice of “Storage Wars” to Rahway.

Continue reading Lala’s Attic brings a bit of ‘Storage Wars’ to Rahway