Merck to consolidate global HQ in Rahway

Merck plans to consolidate its New Jersey locations and make the Rahway campus its global headquarters by the end of 2023.

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City to foreclose on three properties

The city plans to foreclose on three small properties that are delinquent on taxes.

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Small business loan relief program launched

Local businesses impacted by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) shutdowns may be eligible for a $5,000 loan.

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Citywide SID budget expansion deferred

Businesses and property owners that were to be included in an expanded, citywide Special Improvement District (SID) will get a reprieve on the additional tax this year given the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

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City Council establishes land bank

City Council unanimously passed legislation to create a land bank in the city.

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Executive order halts construction

One redevelopment project will have to wait to break ground and another may have to halt certain aspects of construction, under an executive order issued by the governor to try to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

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City Council scheduled to vote on 2020 budget

City Council introduced a $56.7-million budget for 2020 that projects an average tax increase of $49, or about 1.37 percent.

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