Tag Archives: Union County Performing Arts Center

Council awards $220K contract to arts center

The city awarded a contract to the Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) almost four times bigger than what it’s historically given to the facility for assistance with downtown events.

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Downtown strategic plan: Existing land uses

Existing land uses downtown are diverse, with a mix of commercial, mixed-use, industrial, parking and public uses.

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Downtown strategic plan: What’s missing?

Rahway has a lot to offer yet other than going to restaurants, there is not much to do downtown, according to a survey, but the overwhelming response to what amenities are missing downtown is that there is no grocery store.

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A conversation with UCPAC Executive Director Craig Sumberg

Craig Sumberg started in September as the new executive director of the Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) — the same week that Hurricane Ida came through town and left Hamilton Stage under water.

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Rahway tapped for Best Small Town Arts Scene

The City of Rahway is among 20 nominees for Best Small Town Arts Scene in a readers choice poll by USA Today.

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Federal grant could launch mural project

The city is pursuing a $150,000 matching federal grant in hopes of jumpstarting a downtown mural project.

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