Category Archives: Rahway

50-year tax break to be extended

A downtown high-rise building would have its 50-year tax abatement agreement extended another five years under a resolution to come before City Council tonight.

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Rahway unofficial election results, 2022

Democrats will continue to hold all nine seats on City Council, turning back a Republican challenge for two at-large seats while the mayor and an unexpired term for the 1st Ward seat were unopposed on Tuesday.

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Happy 15th (?!?) anniversary

The year was 2007.

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Poll: What’s your favorite barber shop in Rahway?

There’s nothing quite like a new haircut. Whether it’s a fresh cut in preparation for the start of school or maybe for a job interview, or just a cleanup around the edges.

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Poll results: Favorite pizza in Rahway

Happy Halloween, who wants pizza?

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Restaurant sought for Routes 1/9 hotel

Owners of a Routes 1&9 hotel that received approval to also build a free-standing restaurant more than a decade ago have lined up a franchise with plans to build an eatery.

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$42K for razing East Cherry Street building

City Council approved a contract of almost $42,000 for the demolition of an East Cherry Street building, most recently known as The Cherry Pit.

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City to allow retail cannabis operations

It looks like retail cannabis businesses will be allowed to operate within the city after all.

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