Tech company takes downtown office space

A Linden-based technology company will move its corporate headquarters into the Rahway Office Center, which also houses the Rahway Public Library.

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Crime up 7 percent in 2015

After three consecutive years dropping, reported incidents of crime in Rahway rose by 7 percent last year after a historically low 2014.

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Agency pushes developer on Mangos proposal

The Redevelopment Agency is giving a developer and downtown property owner 60 days to come to an agreement or a concept plan for the former Mangos Bar and Grill could be scrapped. Continue reading Agency pushes developer on Mangos proposal

Retail comings and goings for Q4 2015

A little behind schedule on this but here’s a rundown of some comings and goings around town on the retail front during the fourth quarter of 2015:

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Council to vote on Bridge Street parking

City Council will vote on an ordinance next week that would allow the Parking Authority to use part of Bridge Street, which could be used to help settle a parking dispute that’s potentially holding up the next downtown project.

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Vacancies filled on Redevelopment Agency

City Council approved almost 20 appointments to various boards and agencies, including filling two vacant seats on the Redevelopment Agency.

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Snowstorm causes roof collapse at Center Circle

Winter Storm Jonas blew through town, dumping more than two feet of snow over the weekend, and causing a partial roof collapse at the Center Circle on Saturday.

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Parking dispute holds up next downtown project

Redevelopment officials hope to resolve a dispute over parking by the end of next month to get the next downtown project under way, which could impact another development on the drawing board.

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