Category Archives: Downtown

Top 15 posts of 2015

It’s that time again to take a look back at the year that was, and so here it is, a breakdown of the most viewed posts of 2015 by you, our faithful readers.

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Arts District post split, board to expand

The Rahway Arts District (RAD) split its executive director position and plans to expand the Board of Trustees to include representation beyond its downtown boundaries.

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Council to dedicate Monroe Street extension

City Council will vote next week on an ordinance that will set in motion the creation of a new public street through what today is Lot B as part of the 208-unit Main & Monroe development.

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Agency moves forward on Center Circle plan

The Redevelopment Agency extended the conditional designation for a developer of The Center Circle, moving ahead with one of three proposed concepts.

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Planning Board approves 45 units for East Cherry

The Planning Board unanimously approved a 45-unit, five-story apartment complex that will remake the north side of East Cherry Street, replacing three buildings of no more than three stories.

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Developer covers $42k for new street lights

The developer of a 5-story complex under construction downtown will be responsible for almost $42,000 in streetlight improvements.
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5 things to know about 38-52 E. Cherry St. plan

The Planning Board is scheduled to hear an application Tuesday night for a new rental apartment development along East Cherry Street. Here are 5 things to know about the proposal:

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Executive turnover at arts center

For the third time in about five years, the Union County Performing Arts Center will have a new executive director.

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