Tag Archives: Rahway

Downtown vision plan delayed

The draft of a strategic plan to establish an overall vision for downtown that had been anticipated to be made public soon has been pushed back by at least a month or so.

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Water rate increase on tap

City Council is poised to set annual water rates for the next 10 years that would include annual increases of 5%.

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RSI Bank acquired by Columbia Bank

RSI Bank, which has operated in Rahway since 1851, has been acquired by Columbia Bank.

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Former Burger King could become wine shop

A former Burger King property on Routes 1/9 received use variances that would allow a liquor store and office space on the property.

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Elm Avenue apartments sell for $2.5 million

A 16-unit apartment complex on Elm Avenue, two blocks from downtown, sold for $2.5 million.

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Abstract of Ratables, 2021

The city’s total assessed value inched up again last year for the second year in a row, led by a nearly 3% increase in assessed value of Class 4C Apartment.

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Hamilton Stage likely closed until summer

Hamilton Stage is likely to be out of commission until next summer after it was closed in September as a result of flooding during Hurricane Ida.

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City seeks to recoup $80k for demolition costs

City Council is seeking to recoup almost $80,000 for costs associated with the demolition and cleanup of a Broad Street home.

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