Category Archives: Downtown

Phase two of The Mint under way, targets 2023

The 108-unit second phase of a two-building development downtown has begun construction with a completion timeline of 2023.

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Downtown vision plan delayed

The draft of a strategic plan to establish an overall vision for downtown that had been anticipated to be made public soon has been pushed back by at least a month or so.

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Hamilton Stage likely closed until summer

Hamilton Stage is likely to be out of commission until next summer after it was closed in September as a result of flooding during Hurricane Ida.

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Pocket park pursued for East Cherry Street

Over the years, there have been concepts to make East Cherry Street more of a pedestrian plaza. At least since construction of the parking garage on Lewis Street in the early 2000s, discussions have included creating easier access to East Cherry Street.

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Hamilton Stage closed indefinitely

Just as the Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) was emerging from a nearly six-month closure to complete renovations, Hamilton Stage will be closed indefinitely after damage suffered from Hurricane Ida.

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Hurricane Ida hits Rahway

Remnants of Hurricane Ida dumped almost 10 inches of rain on Wednesday, causing widespread in Rahway and beyond, reminiscent of Hurricane Irene in 2011 and Hurricane Sandy in 2012.

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