Tag Archives: Monroe Street

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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The Mint cuts the ribbon on 116 units

The Mint, a 116-unit rental building at 81 Monroe St., officially opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday.

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The Mint opens next week

The Mint, a 116-unit rental building on Monroe Street, will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday Jan. 17 to mark the opening of the new development.

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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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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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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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$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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