The state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced the 600th home purchased as part of its Blue Acres program. Blue Acres has acquired about two dozen properties in Rahway, including four more since RahwayRising.com last reported on the topic.
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St. Georges Ave. auto center settles tax appeal
A St. Georges Avenue auto center won a tax appeal that slashed more than a quarter off its property tax bill for last year.
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City Council to approve 2017 municipal budget
City Council is scheduled to hold a public hearing and final approval of the 2017 municipal budget during its combined conference and regular meeting tonight, starting at 7 p.m. The $54-million spending plan, which projects an average municipal tax increase of $81, was introduced at the April 24 regular meeting.
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PILOTs in the 2017 municipal budget
Payments In Lieu Of Taxes (PILOTs) more than doubled in last year’s municipal budget, eclipsing $2 million after three new projects were added to the tax rolls. The spending plan for 2017 anticipates $1.3 million after the expiration of one five-year PILOT.
Annual $140K SID budget up for approval
City Council is scheduled to vote on a $140,000 Special Improvement District (SID) budget for 2017 during its combined conference and regular meeting on June 12.
Preliminary budget forecasts $81 tax hike
City Council introduced a 2017 municipal budget on Monday night that estimates an average tax increase of about $81, or 2.4 percent, on the average Rahway home.
Municipal budget to be introduced
City Council is expected to introduced the 2017 municipal budget at its next regular meeting, April 24.
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.