Category Archives: Commercial

Abstract of Ratables, 2021

The city’s total assessed value inched up again last year for the second year in a row, led by a nearly 3% increase in assessed value of Class 4C Apartment.

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Council, Planning Board approve cannabis licenses

City Council unanimously passed legislation that would allow five of six types of cannabis licenses locally — everything but retail sales — following the Planning Board’s approval.

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SID Advisory Board members appointed

City Council on Monday unanimously (7-0) confirmed appointments to the new five-member Special Improvement District (SID) Advisory Board.

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Poll: What’s your favorite Rahway restaurant?

Restaurants took a big hit during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Strategic plan to create vision for downtown

A strategic plan aims to establish an overall vision for downtown, identify strengths and weaknesses as well as potential uses for vacant or underused sites.

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Council approves shift in SID management

City Council unanimously approved an ordinance that will shift the downtown management corporation overseeing the Special Improvement District (SID) from the Rahway Arts and Business Partnership (RABP) to the governing body.

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Poll: What’s your favorite sandwich in Rahway?

This month’s poll will be a doozy. Consider it a battle royal, with more options to vote than any reader poll yet this year.

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