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Abstract of Ratables, 2023

The total assessed value of the city rose for the fifth consecutive year, up less than 1 percent, from $1.45 billion to $1.462 billion.

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Former medical office approved for deli

A former medical office at the corner of Elm and St. George avenues will be renovated and repurposed as a takeout deli.

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City reaches settlement with E. Cherry St. owner

The city has reached a settlement over liens and fees related to fire code violations with a downtown property owner who plans to sell the property.

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Concept reimagines former bank building

A century-old bank building next to the train station has been renovated with more plans to bring a restaurant with outdoor and rooftop seating.

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Abstract of Ratables, 2022

The net taxable value of the city grew for the fourth consecutive year, led by an increase in commercial assessments of almost 3 percent.

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Downtown strategic plan: Vacant and underutilized properties

About one in five downtown storefronts is vacant but “there does not appear to be a defined pattern of vacancy,” according to the downtown strategic plan.

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Downtown strategic plan: Existing land uses

Existing land uses downtown are diverse, with a mix of commercial, mixed-use, industrial, parking and public uses.

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Downtown strategic plan: What’s missing?

Rahway has a lot to offer yet other than going to restaurants, there is not much to do downtown, according to a survey, but the overwhelming response to what amenities are missing downtown is that there is no grocery store.

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