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A look at total assessment, 2015-16

Rahway’s total taxable value nudged up slightly last year, highlighted by a sharp increase in apartment assessments thanks to a new building on the tax rolls, and a dip among industrial property due to lower assessments on Merck properties.

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Work to begin on artist housing site

Work could begin as early as next week on the site of the former Elizabethtown Gas building, where an affordable housing development geared toward artists is planned.

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Fitness center slated for former Pathmark site

A vacant Pathmark in Delco Plaza that partially sits in both Rahway and Avenel will become a 24 Hour Fitness under an application approved by the Planning Board.

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Redevelopment study OK’d after change

City Council approved a preliminary, non-condemnation redevelopment study of six areas of town after residents packed the Council Chambers Monday night with most speakers voicing opposition to the study.

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Closing imminent on E’town Gas site

The Redevelopment Agency closed on the former Elizabethtown Gas property at the end of October and will convey the property to a developer, possibly as soon as Friday.

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City, SID to split economic development post

Two vacant economic development positions will be combined into one and shared between the city and Special Improvement District (SID).

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Meridia Lafayette nears completion

Meridia Lafayette, the 115-unit complex at the corner of Main and Monroe streets, is expected to be completed by November with leasing possible as soon as the end of the year. Continue reading Meridia Lafayette nears completion