Category Archives: taxes

Essex Street industrial property wins tax appeal

An Essex Street industrial warehouse on the outskirts of downtown won a tax appeal totaling about a quarter of its tax bill for two years.

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Rahway among towns challenging its hospitals

Rahway is among a dozen towns in the state challenging the amount of the property tax-exemption of hospitals within their borders.

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Two industrial properties win tax appeals

Two industrial properties won tax appeals dating back as far as five years, with reductions ranging from 7 to 23 percent.

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30 properties targeted for acquisition

At least 30 homes have been identified for acquisition by the state for flood control efforts along the Rahway River watershed.

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Wheatena tax appeal settlement about 11%

A tax appeal settlement on the former Wheatena factory property along Elizabeth Avenue yielded a tax refund for the previous owner of almost $61,000 — a reduction of more than 11 percent over the last four years.

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City Council approves budget for expanded SID

City Council approved a $760,000 budget for an expanded Special Improvement District (SID) as well as a revised roster of affected properties.

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