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Downtown, Rahway, Redevelopment Agency

Redevelopment Agency marketing plan

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A 30-minute video chronicling redevelopment history and the key players behind it, a pocket-size downtown map of significant projects, and a tablet/smartphone app were among the tools presented to the Redevelopment Agency by a marketing firm to lure potential developers.

The DavidHenry Agency presented a video and demonstrated an app at the Dec. 10 Redevelopment Agency meeting, outlining the history of redevelopment in Rahway, along with the efforts of the agency and city officials, and highlighting several key projects. The Redevelopment Agency awarded a $135,500 contract in May to the Westfield-based marketing firm.

The priciest items in the contract were about $18,000 each for print/production of a folder and brochure; a website with social media integration including layout content and design; and, an interactive project development app. David Fink of The DavidHenry Agency said the demo will be a platform to lure developers with the brochures and websites.

In addition to the 30-minute DVD, the development app was demonstrated at the December Redevelopment Agency meeting. The app can be viewed on a smartphone or tablet and provides information and background, including video, about various projects within the city. A website specifically dedicated for the Redevelopment Agency is not yet live and the agency also has a Twitter account, LinkedIn account, and Facebook page. UPDATE: The Redevelopment Agency website is now live, including the video.

The video features excerpts from interviews with city officials, including Redevelopment Director and former longtime City Administrator Peter Pelissier, Redevelopment Agency Chairman William Rack, former Mayor James Kennedy, and other developers and officials. (Conspicuously absent from the video, other than perhaps a passing reference as the current mayor, is Mayor Rick Proctor.). The video lasts a considerable 30 minutes but is broken down into about five chapters, including one of near canonization of former Mayor Kennedy that’s almost to the point of embarrassment.

Redevelopment Agency Secretary Cindy Solomon said the agency will be sending packets to developers and the video will play at Hamilton Stage, other facilities as well as the local cable access channel.

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City Council, tax appeals, taxes

2012 tax appeals cost city half-million dollars

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Successful tax appeals this year will cost the city a half-million dollars in refunds to more than 350 properties, dropping the city’s assessed value by $8 million. City Council at its November meeting approved the refunding of taxes due to tax appeal judgments by the county Board of Taxation.

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Apartments, Downtown

Senior housing facility taking shape

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A senior housing development on part of St. Mary’s Church property has reached its apex about eight months after breaking ground.

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Power seems restored to more of Rahway

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The Rahway Power Map has been updated through Monday evening, with numerous reports from readers on Monday afternoon of restored power throughout town. Some parts of the map might not be accurate if someone reported power being out but has not posted or tweeted a follow-up that power is back.

It would seem there might be some folks still stricken with no power, particularly these areas:

* A large swath near the Linden border, an area east of Grand Avenue, West Scott and Linden avenues to Lower Alden Drive — lots of downed trees in this area.

* West of St. Georges Avenue in the vicinity of the high school (also saw lots of downed trees around there).- Near the Colonia border around Murray Street.

* A section of West Milton Avenue near West Emerson — with reports of still no power at a few places in the vicinity of Maple Avenue and West Emerson Avenue, including the Clifford Case Senior Housing.

* Some issues within complexes, such as River Place, where both buildings have been restored but there are reports of issues with individual meters.

          * Near the Colonia border around Murray St.

Thanks to everyone for their patience during this difficult week, as well as to everyone who has helped in getting power restored (hope it wasn’t too much of a hardship for anyone). But if you still don’t have power, don’t take for granted that PSE&G knows you’re out of juice; contact them to be sure (and hang in there!). For information on voting in Tuesday’s election, jump below the map.



Election Day is still Tuesday, with Roosevelt School the only local polling place without power but the county Board of Elections will provide a generator and the Police Department and Board of Education will provide external and internal lighting; voters should enter through the West Lake Avenue entrance (Door 17), according to the city. The polling place may not open exactly at 6 a.m. Polls are open until 8 p.m. Voters in the 5th Ward at the Senior Center on Esterbrook Avenue should enter the rear of the building.

The city clerk’s office will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. for assistance or election concerns, and can be reached at City Hall or by 732-827-2100.

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Rahway

Hurricane Sandy

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Taking inspiration from this map created by folks in Hoboken after Hurricane Sandy, I’ve come up with this version for Rahway to show what’s open and where power has been restored – or not. It appears that a few buildings downtown still are without power, as well as several neighborhoods around the city. The map was created through various reports from residents via Facebook, Twitter or direct emails.

If you have an update on your neighborhood, contact us by:
– email at RahwayRising@gmail.com
– Tweet at us Twitter @RahwayRising
– Post on our Facebook page


The latest post on the city’s Facebook page on Sunday indicated a message from PSE&G that “it looks like the majority of Rahway customers will be restored by Tuesday.’ In the meantime, warming stations have been set up at Rahway High School on Madison Avenue, Grover Cleveland Elementary School on East Milton Avenue and St. Thomas Church on St. Georges Avenue — and as of Sunday, they would be operating 24 hours a day until further notice.
 
Stay warm!

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Apartments, Downtown, Redevelopment Agency

Lot B — 100 units or 200 units?

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The question seems to be: 100 units or 200 units? City Administrator and Redevelopment Director Peter Pelissier told commissioners at the Oct. 3 Redevelopment Agency meeting that he expects meet early next month with a representative of the owner of Lot B  area parcels to discuss the size of any resurgent project — basically whether the plan will be for 100 units or 200 units.

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Apartments, Downtown

One story to go for senior housing

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The senior housing development under construction along Esterbrook Avenue has reached new heights in recent weeks, going to up to its third story.

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Apartments, Carriage City Plaza, Condos, Downtown

More units proposed for Carriage City’s top floor

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Space on the penthouse level of Carriage City Plaza — once held out for custom-designed luxury condos during the housing boom — could feature another 20 units and other amenities for the massive downtown complex.

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