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Council moves forward with Esterbrook plan

Plans to construct a 60-unit age-restricted affordable housing complex along Esterbrook Avenue will move forward with legislation introduced and adopted last week.

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Council considers sidewalk cafe changes

Outdoor sidewalk cafes would be allowed to start a month sooner and be expanded to two areas of the town, under a measure to be considered by City Council next week.

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Poll: What’s your favorite restaurant in Rahway?

Last month’s poll was just more of an appetizer. This month it’s like a real Battle Royale.

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Poll results: Favorite Latin restaurant

The monthly reader poll for May could not have ended up being any closer unless the results were a tie.

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Downtown strategic plan: RSI Bank property

A 10- or 12- story office tower that includes a 4-story retail and office complex with a 5-story parking deck that could potentially accommodate a grocery store or office space could be an appropriate future use of the RSI Bank property.

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Downtown strategic plan: East Milton Avenue

A three-block stretch of East Milton Avenue from the train station to City Hall would benefit from mixed-use developments, and the city should explore increasing permitted height on some parcels, according to the downtown strategic plan.

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Downtown strategic plan: West Main Street & Elizabeth Avenue

A stretch of West Main Street could make for a waterfront walkway or park since it’s located in a flood zone while a couple of buildings with historical architectural features also might be appropriate for a public amenity, such as an artist space or youth center.

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