City Council awarded another contract related to improvements of three dilapidated train trestles downtown that are owned by Amtrak.
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Downtown limits to be lifted on tattoo studios, personal services
Acting on recommendations in the new downtown strategic plan, City Council is poised to eliminate the prohibition of tattoo parlors and limits on personal service uses within downtown and eliminate the need for Planning Board approval for conforming permitted uses.
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Poll: What’s your favorite coffee in Rahway?
Over the past couple of decades, coffee shops have transformed into vital “third places,” whether it was the influence of Starbucks of the rise (and eventual fall) of Barnes & Noble.
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SID budget to remain identical for 2022
The Rahway Special Improvement District (SID) budget will remain the same as last year — $325,000 — deferring for another year the full anticipated budget amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Environmental Commission pushes for LEED standards
The Redevelopment Agency will encourage — but not require — future developments to pursue LEED certification upon the suggestion of the Environmental Commission.
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Downtown strategic plan: SWOT analysis
The Rahway River is both a strength, for its green spaces and identity that it brings to the city, as well as threat, given the flooding that it creates, as recently as Hurricane Ida in September.
Planning Board adopts strategic vision plan
The Planning Board on Tuesday night unanimously approved a downtown strategic vision plan element for the city’s master plan, which now will head to City Council.
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Graffiti tip center established
A recent spike in graffiti prompted the Chamber of Commerce to work with the Police Department in issuing graffiti removal protocol guidelines last month.