City Council moved forward with a redevelopment plan that allows buildings as tall as 12 stories across the street from a 16-story hotel and condominium downtown but future development is likely to only be six stories, officials said.
Continue reading Council approves Block 312 redevelopment plan
Revenue from Payments In Lieu Of Taxes (PILOT) increased last year by 30 percent, about $845,000, and this year’s municipal budget anticipates another increase of 26 percent, or almost $720,000.
Continue reading A closer look at PILOTS in 2024 municipal budget
The developer of a proposed senior affordable housing complex would pay $150,000 to offset a parking deficiency of 17 spaces under an agreement introduced by City Council.
Continue reading Agreement proposes $150K for 17-space deficiency
A new redevelopment plan considered by City Council would allow for a parking garage and maximum building height of 12 stories – significantly higher than the 5 stories currently allowed.
The former St. Mark’s Church property on Hamilton Street and five adjacent lots will be studied again for redevelopment.
Continue reading Hamilton Street properties to be studied again
A longtime dispute over a since-developed downtown parking lot seems to be coming to an amicable settlement.
Citing a need to update the city’s way finding signage, City Council awarded $75,000 contract for engineering services.
Continue reading City awards way finding sign design contract
The next installment in a series of recent murals will feature prominent people from Rahway’s history on the side of a four-story building near the Linden border.