The developer of a proposed four-building complex on the former Wheatena property on Elizabeth Avenue is seeking a Payment In Lieu Of Taxes (PILOT) to the city that would average about $1 million annually for 30 years.
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Pilot project will close East Cherry on weekends
[CORRECTION: This post was updated Aug. 7 to reflect corrections, in italics.] A pilot program will turn East Cherry Street into a pedestrian mall on weekends for the rest of the year, starting next month. this fall.
Continue reading Pilot project will close East Cherry on weekends
Brewpub coming to downtown?
Could a brewery or distillery be coming to downtown Rahway? It looks like a possibility.
West Grand Avenue lot closer to acqusition
City Council is moving forward with the acquisition of three flood-prone residential properties on West Grand Avenue through state and federally-funded programs.
Contract awarded for high school field
Construction on the park behind Madison School is expected to begin next month after City Council awarded a $500,000 contract for the project. Continue reading Contract awarded for high school field
Industrial, commercial parcels win tax judgment
Two properties — one commercial and another industrial — were awarded tax appeal judgments, receiving credits of about a third off their tax bills over multiple years. The City Council approved AR-136 at its June 11 regular meeting. Continue reading Industrial, commercial parcels win tax judgment
Three-way race for mayor
The emergence of an Independent candidate for mayor has created what looks like a three-way race for mayor after this week’s primaries. Continue reading Three-way race for mayor
‘Give me a sign’
In my travels over the past few months, I’ve come across more than a few interesting examples of signs for various development projects, a suggestion I raised in January for Rahway’s redevelopment efforts. Continue reading ‘Give me a sign’