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50-year tax break to be extended

A downtown high-rise building would have its 50-year tax abatement agreement extended another five years under a resolution to come before City Council tonight.

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A closer look at PILOT revenue in 2022 budget

The municipal budget anticipates more than $2.5 million in revenue from Payments In Lieu Of Taxes (PILOT), thanks in part to two new developments coming online and a new state law requiring a contribution from local hospitals.

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Abstract of Ratables, 2021

The city’s total assessed value inched up again last year for the second year in a row, led by a nearly 3% increase in assessed value of Class 4C Apartment.

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Council approves shift in SID management

City Council unanimously approved an ordinance that will shift the downtown management corporation overseeing the Special Improvement District (SID) from the Rahway Arts and Business Partnership (RABP) to the governing body.

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Council approves SID budget for 2021

City Council approved a Special Improvement District (SID) budget of $325,000 for 2021 that ultimately aims to ramp up programming and capital improvements.

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