The former KC Jazz site will be demolished to make way for a temporary parking lot while the Irving Street Bridge is reconstructed over the next year.
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Planning Board accepts St. Mark’s study
The Planning Board accepted a new redevelopment study of the former St. Mark’s Church and surrounding properties that’s largely similar to the one conducted five years ago.
Rahway Plaza PILOT extended five years
.City Council extended a tax abatement agreement that was set to the expire at year’s end for a 55-year-old high-rise building.
City to assess parking
The city will assess parking in problem areas with the help of a consultant, including assessing future demand and evaluating parking fees.
Bicentennial of American Revolutionary’s Stop in Rahway Tavern
Two hundred years ago today, Rahway was at the center of American history when General Marquis de Lafayette made a stop at the Peace Tavern downtown.
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Planning Board approves 58 units on Esterbrook
The Planning Board approved a site plan and variances for a 58-unit senior affordable housing complex on Esterbrook Avenue, contingent upon securing the use of 18 parking spaces at a neighboring church.
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Council approves Block 312 redevelopment plan
City Council moved forward with a redevelopment plan that allows buildings as tall as 12 stories across the street from a 16-story hotel and condominium downtown but future development is likely to only be six stories, officials said.
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Agreement proposes $150K for 17-space deficiency
The developer of a proposed senior affordable housing complex would pay $150,000 to offset a parking deficiency of 17 spaces under an agreement introduced by City Council.
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