Tag Archives: East Milton Avenue

Planning Board denies smokeshop application

The Planning Board on Tuesday night voted 7-1 to deny minor site plan approval for a smokeshop on East Milton Avenue, claiming that it is not consistent with the Central Business District’s (CBD) redevelopment plan or the city’s master plan.

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Planning Board to consider smoke shop

The Planning Board is scheduled to continue a hearing Tuesday night for an application seeking to bring a smoke shop to a retail space adjacent to the train station.

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Carriage City Plaza could be sold this year

Carriage City Plaza, theĀ  downtown high-rise that is among the city’s most prominent symbols of redevelopment, could change hands later this year.

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New flood zone map may alter downtown project

A downtown mixed-used project proposed near the corner of East Milton Avenue and Fulton Street is now in limbo since flood zone maps of the area were revised by the state.

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Agency tables acquisition of Mangos Grill property

The Redevelopment Agency this month tabled a resolution that would authorize the acquisition of the Mangos Bar & Grill property as part of a proposed 84-unit development.

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Rahway Bands & Brews moved to Sunday

Due to a forecaRahway Bands and Brews.300x250st of a 70-percent chance of rain this afternoon, with a chance of thunder and rain by 4 p.m., Rahway Bands and Brews, presented by The Rail House, will be Sunday (Sept. 14) — same time, same place: 1:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Train Station Plaza.

Sunday’s forecast looks much better: low 70s, sunny to partly cloudy but no rain.

A benefit for the Union County Performing Arts Center, Rahway Bands & Brews will feature 10 independent rock bands and craft beers, sponsored by Lagunitas, Smuttynose, Abita and Founders, from 1:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Train Station Plaza.

Agency passes resolution to acquire Mangos site

TheĀ Redevelopment Agency is getting involved in negotiations for the sale of Mangos Grill, a key parcelĀ  in a proposed 88-unit mixed-used development.

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Rahway Bands & Brews rain date Sunday

Bands and Brews Icon copyUPDATED: Due to Saturday’s weather forecast, Rahway Bands and Brew will be Sunday (Sept. 14) — same time, same place.

An afternoon of music and craft beers will come to downtown Rahway Sept. 13, Sept 14 hosted by The Rail House and Union County Performing Arts Center.

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