Redevelopment officials and developers have agreed in principle on the use of Redevelopment Area Bonds (RABs) but are still working out details on the financing tool that would be part of 208-unit downtown project that includes extending Monroe Street.
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Rahway Kitty Hall among new downtown tenants
New Jersey’s first cat cafe, Rahway Kitty Hall, opened in downtown Rahway, hosting a grand opening earlier this month.
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City Council to vote on water rate increase
City Council is scheduled to vote on an ordinance next week later this month that will increase water rates by an average of about 5 percent a year for the next several years.
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VFW building demolished
The former VFW Post building on Campbell Street came down last week to make room for more parking for the Rahway Branch of the YMCA.
Mayor takes medical leave
Mayor Samson Steinman took medical leave effective Monday after being involved in a car crash on Saturday for the second time in barely six months.
Stretch of New Church Street homes razed
New Church Street has been transformed in recent weeks with the demolition of nine homes, including six along the west side of the street.
Redevelopment Agency to explore new website
The Redevelopment Agency is looking into establishing a new stand-alone website or possibly partnering with the Parking Authority on a joint website.
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State of the City 2017
A new hotel for Carriage City Plaza, renaming a downtown space as Tesla Square, and a pop-up youth community center were among the highlights of the 2017 State of the City address on Thursday night.