Category Archives: Rahway

Redevelopment plan changed for Center Circle plan

City Council is expected to approve an ordinance that would amend the Central Business District (CBD) Redevelopment Plan, allowing a proposal for 219 units on the Center Circle property on Main Street. The Planning Board recommended the approvals last month.

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Designs of Tamarand project still in flux

Original concept plans to construct an addition onto an existing East Cherry Street property aren’t likely to happen and instead a new round of changes are expected to a project that initially proposed 43 units.

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Demolition on E. Cherry targeted for next month

The developer of a 45-unit project aims to begin demolition of existing buildings along East Cherry Street by next month to allow construction to begin before winter.

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Agency requests redevelopment study

The Redevelopment Agency has formally asked City Council to authorize a preliminary study to determine whether there are areas of the city that may be in need of redevelopment.

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Riverside Gardens wins tax appeal for 2012

A garden apartment complex adjacent to the Wheatena section of Rahway River Park won a tax appeal equal to about 13 percent of its tax bill for 2012.

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Meridia Lafayette nears completion

Meridia Lafayette, the 115-unit complex at the corner of Main and Monroe streets, is expected to be completed by November with leasing possible as soon as the end of the year. Continue reading Meridia Lafayette nears completion

Council tables water deal until state review

City Council last night tabled three ordinances related to a new 20-year water lease agreement for the city’s water treatment plan, pending review and approval by the state Local Finance Board.

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