The Monroe Street extension between Main and East Cherry streets will be closed this week for utility connections related to The Mint, which expects to top out over the next two months.
Tag Archives: East Cherry Street
Pocket park pursued for East Cherry Street
Over the years, there have been concepts to make East Cherry Street more of a pedestrian plaza. At least since construction of the parking garage on Lewis Street in the early 2000s, discussions have included creating easier access to East Cherry Street.
Phase 2 of Dornoch to Planning Board
Developers have submitted plans to the Planning Board for the second phase of the Dornoch II development downtown.
Top posts of 2020
Happy New Year everyone. Here’s a review of the top 10 most popular posts on RahwayRising.com during 2020:
6: It’s getting cold outside
- Three pavilions are being built where the main outdoor spaces were established in the summer: East Cherry Street, Main Street, and Lewis Street. The city designated seven areas downtown for outdoor dining and social distancing, as part of the city’s COVID-19 Small Business Recovery Strategy.
- Thirty-one votes – that was the difference in the Board of Education election, results of which were certified by the Union County Clerk.
LOOKING AHEAD: City Council will meet for a special meeting Monday at 12:30 p.m. The regular meeting will be on the following Monday, Dec. 7 at 7 p.m.
FLASHBACK – 2011: Steel dismantled at The Savoy site
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Heated pavilions going up downtown
Three heated outdoor pavilions will be constructed downtown, aimed to help bars and restaurants to continue operations amid COVID-19 safety restrictions on indoor dining set by the state.
Ming’s Luncheonette to close after 32 years
Changes are coming to two longtime mainstays in Rahway.
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Public spaces designated for outdoor dining
Free parking, free public Wi-Fi, and seven designated public spaces downtown where residents can eat and drink are among the efforts by the city encourage patronage of local businesses while still social distancing as restrictions are eased in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
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