Category Archives: City Council

Public hearing on new water deal Thursday

A new services agreement for the Rahway Water Treatment Plant will be the subject of a public hearing during a special meeting of City Council on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in the library.

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A look at redevelopment study areas

The 119 properties being studied for potential redevelopment have a total assessed value of $30.733 million, generating property taxes last year of about $1.898 million. Collectively, the properties comprise about 57 acres.

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Officials spar over ‘plans’ for West Grand Avenue

Monday’s vote to authorize the study of six potential redevelopment areas drew the biggest crowd to a City Council meeting in recent memory as well as the biggest split among the governing body and administration in several years.

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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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Council divided on redevelopment study

A rare, extended discussion broke out during City Council‘s pre-meeting conference tonight when a trio of council members tried to pull a resolution authorizing a study of potential redevelopment areas. Continue reading Council divided on redevelopment study

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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5 things to know about proposed water deal

City Council is scheduled to hold a public hearing and final approval tonight on a new 20-year lease agreement for the city’s water treatment plant and a $14-million bond ordinance to borrow against an annual concession fee in the deal. UPDATED: Tonight’s meeting has been canceled. A combined conference/regular meeting has been scheduled for Nov. 21.

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Redevelopment plan changed for Center Circle plan

City Council is expected to approve an ordinance that would amend the Central Business District (CBD) Redevelopment Plan, allowing a proposal for 219 units on the Center Circle property on Main Street. The Planning Board recommended the approvals last month.

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