Tag Archives: Special Improvement District

City plans to appeal judge’s SID ruling

The city intends to file a notice of appeal to a judge’s decision that struck down the proposed expansion of the downtown Special Improvement District (SID) citywide.

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Judge rules against expanded SID

An ordinance that would have expanded the Special Improvement District (SID) beyond downtown to all commercial properties in the city was invalidated by a judge’s ruling.

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Ruling in SID lawsuit could come this month

A ruling could come as early as this month in the lawsuit over the expanded Special Improvement District (SID) after a hearing on Oct. 9. UPDATE: Apologies for the ill-timed post, a decision came down late Monday afternoon — click here for an update.
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City Council approves budget for expanded SID

City Council approved a $760,000 budget for an expanded Special Improvement District (SID) as well as a revised roster of affected properties.

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SID budget introduced, pegged at $760,000

A $760,000 budget for the expanded Special Improvement District (SID) would be almost six times larger than current budget, with almost half of it focused on a microloan program, marketing and capital improvements.

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Artist housing to come before Planning Board

Rahway Residence for the Arts.Central Av elevation
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An application for a 58-unit affordable housing complex geared toward people who work in the arts and entertainment field is scheduled to come before the Planning Board on Tuesday.

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City Council adopts 2015 municipal budget

City Council approved a 2015 municipal budget that was largely unchanged from the one presented last month by the administration, carrying with it an average $120 tax increase.

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