Phase 2 of Brownstones moves forward

The second phase of Meridia Brownstones would significantly boost the number of parking spaces originally approved for the entire project a decade ago.

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Poll: What’s your favorite hair salon in Rahway?

If it’s the start of a new month, that means it’s time for another RahwayRising.com reader poll. So let’s get started!

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Poll results: Favorite SID event of 2023

There may have only been a few dozen votes cast — not hundreds like in some polls see — but it has to be one of the closest votes in the history of the polls on the site.

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Architects will assess City Hall complex

Architects are assessing the physical needs of City Hall, four years after a completing a report that included recommendations for the municipal complex, ranging from renovations to a new facility.

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The Mint likely to be sold soon

City Council approved the transfer of The Mint’s financial agreement with the city, including the 30-year Payment In Lieu of Taxes (PILOT), paving the way for a likely sale of the 225-unit  building soon.

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City Council approves more appointments to boards, commissions

City Council approved another series of appointments and reappointments to various boards, including a dozen to the Zoning and Planning Boards and the Special Improvement (SID) Rahway Arts and Business Advisory Board.

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Architect hired for Bachmann’s project

.City Council hired an architectural firm to conduct a feasibility assessment of the former Bachmann’s Tavern, which the city plans to acquire to use as a youth center and to house the school district’s all-day pre-kindergarten.

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