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.
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.
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.
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.