September 16, 2004

GROUND BROKEN ON BEST WESTERN HOTEL

RAHWAY – Mayor James Kennedy today was joined by Fourth Ward Councilman David Brown and Councilwoman At-Large Nancy Saliga to break ground on the new Riverview Best Western Inn & Suites on Paterson Street, just off of Routes 1 & 9.

The hotel is being developed by Shena, LLC, of Rahway and JCMS, Inc., of Mercerville will be constructing the 74-room suite geared towards business and leisure travelers. Located in the Routes 1 & 9 Redevelopment Area, the Best Western is replacing an old motel that has fallen into disrepair.

“Merck & Company’s growth at its Rahway-Linden facility, along with the need for lodging around Newark Liberty International Airport has made Rahway a desirable location for developers,” said Kennedy.  “The Best Western will soon be joined by a full-service hotel next to the train station next year.”

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