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Demolition under way along Essex, Monroe

Demolition is under way on a series of buildings across the Rahway River from downtown where a five-story apartment complex is planned.

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Nine candidates file for June primary

Three of six City Council ward seats will be challenged in the June 4 primary on the Democratic side.

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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.

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30+ properties hit with cleanup liens

Liens have been levied against more than 30 properties to recover cleanup costs totaling $19,000 to the city for the removal of various nuisances on the properties.

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Redevelopment plans in the works for Leesville, East Inman lots

City Council declared two industrial properties — one on Leesville Avenue and another on East Inman Avenue — in need of redevelopment and authorizing the preparation of redevelopment plans.

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Planning Board OKs site plan for retail cannabis

The Planning Board approved a preliminary and major site plan at the former Galaxy Diner property, the next step toward a retail cannabis dispensary operating at the St. Georges Avenue site.

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Poll results: Favorite coffee spot in Rahway

There was a flurry of activity throughout this month’s poll, with some late surges that seemed to make a difference in the final tally.

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Council renews $183,750 contract with UCPAC

.City Council renewed a six-figure contract to the Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) to provide assistance with some events throughout the year.

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