Tag Archives: Rahway

Study finds St. Mark’s area in need of redevelopment

Properties adjacent to and including the former St. Mark’s Church lot on Hamilton Street have been recommended by planners as an “area in need of redevelopment.”

Continue reading Study finds St. Mark’s area in need of redevelopment

Poll: What’s your favorite local pizza place?

It’s been awhile since we asked and since there’s been some turnover in recent years, it’s as good a time as any to bring back the used-to-be-annual pizza poll.

Continue reading Poll: What’s your favorite local pizza place?

Council approves funding for downtown cameras, network

A downtown wireless network and surveillance camera program will be deployed over the next few months as part of a pilot program in the downtown Central Business District (CBD).

Continue reading Council approves funding for downtown cameras, network

Proposed budget would hike average taxes $49

Municipal taxes on the average assessed home would rise about $49 under a proposed budget to be introduced next week.

Continue reading Proposed budget would hike average taxes $49

City to buy American Legion building

The city will acquire the American Legion building on West Main Street for $77,500. Continue reading City to buy American Legion building

Reva Rahway tops out

A $55-million development at the site of the former Center Circle facility on Main Street topped out at its planned five stories earlier this month.

Continue reading Reva Rahway tops out

City Council approves new 6-year PBA contract

City Council approved a new six-year contract through 2023 with Patrolman’s Benevolent Association (PBA) Local 31, representing officers in the Rahway Police Department.

Continue reading City Council approves new 6-year PBA contract

Overall crime rate continues to fall

Reported incidents of crime continue to fall in Rahway and surrounding areas, down almost 19 percent in the city last year and 10 percent countywide.

Continue reading Overall crime rate continues to fall