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A closer look at PILOT revenue in 2022 budget

The municipal budget anticipates more than $2.5 million in revenue from Payments In Lieu Of Taxes (PILOT), thanks in part to two new developments coming online and a new state law requiring a contribution from local hospitals.

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United Way plans to relocate to Rahway

The former Elizabethtown Gas building will have a new tenant: the Union Way of Greater Union County.

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Municipal budget introduced

The average assessed home in Rahway is expected to see a modest decrease in the municipal portion of their tax bills under a spending plan introduced last week. Continue reading Municipal budget introduced

Permit parking in the works for Essex Street

Residential permit parking will be coming to a stretch of Essex Street later this year.

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Council moves forward with Esterbrook plan

Plans to construct a 60-unit age-restricted affordable housing complex along Esterbrook Avenue will move forward with legislation introduced and adopted last week.

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Council considers sidewalk cafe changes

Outdoor sidewalk cafes would be allowed to start a month sooner and be expanded to two areas of the town, under a measure to be considered by City Council next week.

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Council awards $220K contract to arts center

The city awarded a contract to the Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) almost four times bigger than what it’s historically given to the facility for assistance with downtown events.

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Senior housing planned for Esterbrook site

A 60-unit affordable senior housing development is envisioned for Esterbrook Avenue.

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