City administrator confirmed to lead agency

Two resolutions approved by the Redevelopment Agency last month filled the agency’s two executive posts for 2019.

Continue reading City administrator confirmed to lead agency

City Council moves to create bike lanes

Rahway will create more than three miles of designated bikeways under a pair of ordinances introduced by City Council. Continue reading City Council moves to create bike lanes

300 units target completion in Q4

The first phases of at least two developments currently under construction are projected to be completed toward the end of this year, adding about 300 residential units downtown.

Continue reading 300 units target completion in Q4

Study to examine downtown housing

City Council awarded a contract last week for a study to determine the “saturation rate” of housing in downtown Rahway, updating a similar study done 20 years ago that helped to launch redevelopment efforts.

Continue reading Study to examine downtown housing

St. Mark’s to be studied for potential redevelopment

The vacant St. Mark’s Church property and five adjacent lots will be studied for potential redevelopment.

Continue reading St. Mark’s to be studied for potential redevelopment

Shared services agreement renewed

City Council last month renewed an agreement with the Rahway Arts and Business Partnership (RABP) to share the cost of an economic development specialist who also serves director of the Special Improvement District (SID).

Continue reading Shared services agreement renewed