Two hundred years ago today, Rahway was at the center of American history when General Marquis de Lafayette made a stop at the Peace Tavern downtown.
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Tag Archives: Irving Street
Planning Board OKs restaurant use
The Planning Board granted approval that opens the door to allow a restaurant, including an outdoor rooftop, and music venue to operate at a former bank building downtown.
City awards way finding sign design contract
Citing a need to update the city’s way finding signage, City Council awarded $75,000 contract for engineering services.
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Esterbook lots, KC Jazz site could be remediated
The city will pursue state funding for potential brownfield remediation at two downtown sites.
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More murals in the works
Murals are in the works for at least three locations in the city, gaining approvals from City Council and the Planning Board.
City to have 3 E. Cherry, Lewis parcels appraised
The city will have three lots appraised in the heart of downtown, adjacent to several city-owned parcels, where there have been efforts over the years to create a pocket park and performance space.
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RSI Bank block, other areas to be studied for redevelopment
Almost the entire block that includes the former RSI bank building, the former API Foils site on New Brunswick Avenue, and a string of properties along Pierce Street that already have been acquired by a developer will be studied by the Planning Board to determine if they qualify for redevelopment under state law.
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CBD Redevelopment Plan tweaked to allow music
Legislation approved by City Council and the Redevelopment Agency would allow for live music in a renovated bank building downtown with plans for outdoor dining adjacent to the train station.
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