Tag Archives: downtown

16 units to be added to downtown project

The second phase of the Main & Monroe project downtown is likely to add 16 units, bringing the total capacity of the to-be-constructed north building to 108 units, with a total 224 units between the two buildings.

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American Legion acquisition moves ahead

City Council moved forward on the acquisition of the James E. Mackie American Legion Post 499 on West Main Street, three months after authorizing $90,000 for the purchase. Continue reading American Legion acquisition moves ahead

Essex Street concept secures DEP waiver

More than two years after presenting a concept plan for 174 units across the river from downtown, a developer has secured a Flood Hazard Area (FHA) permit waiver through a settlement with the state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the city.

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Downtown parking plan unveiled

Parking throughout much of downtown would be free after 7 p.m. as part of a comprehensive downtown parking plan unveiled last week.

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St. Mark’s property designated for redevelopment

City Council last week designated the former St. Mark’s property on Hamilton Street, and five adjacent lots, as a condemnation redevelopment area, authorizing the preparation of a redevelopment plan for the area. Continue reading St. Mark’s property designated for redevelopment

A brief update on current redevelopment projects

Excuse the radio silence of the past couple of weeks, here’s a a pictorial update on three projects currently under construction in Rahway.

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Inside the SID lawsuit dismissal

A Union County judge denied a motion on June 12 to enforce a settlement and reconsider a dismissal, officially ending the case that began in 2015 to stop the expansion of a Special Improvement District (SID).

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$2 million bond ordinance for Dornoch II

City Council authorized a $2-million bond ordinance to fund infrastructure improvements, including the extension of Monroe Street, as part of a downtown development currently under construction.

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