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Monthly Archives: July 2021
RABP begins dissolution process
The Rahway Arts & Business Partnership (RABP) began the process to dissolve as City Council took the next steps in its new role as downtown management corporation (DMC) overseeing the Special Improvement District (SID).
Council, Planning Board approve cannabis licenses
City Council unanimously passed legislation that would allow five of six types of cannabis licenses locally — everything but retail sales — following the Planning Board’s approval.
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Redevelopment plan for Esterbrook Avenue
City Council took the next step in the redevelopment of the north end of Esterbrook Avenue.
A recap of the past two months
It’s been awhile since the last podcast episode dropped, so there’s plenty to catch up on the past couple of months. Here’s a smattering of items reviewed on the latest episode:
- A reorganization of City Hall included a new city administrator and police director.
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The municipal budget was approved, with no increase in the municipal portion of tax bills, and here’s a closer look at PILOTs in the 2021 budget.
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Two polls came and went since the last episode, and now a third is currently up on the site. Have a look at results of the Favorite Sandwich poll and Favorite Outdoor Space. Don’t forget to vote in the current poll, Favorite Restaurant (eat-in, table service), which closes next week.
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City Council took over management of the Rahway Special Improvement District (SID). It also confirmed five members of a new SID Advisory Board, replacing the Rahway Arts & Business Partnership Board of Trustees.
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City Council in June introduced an ordinance regulating cannabis but then tabled cannabis legislation until the Planning Board has a chance to review it this week.
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City Council tables cannabis legislation
Contrary to reports that City Council approved cannabis legislation, the governing body tabled an ordinance to allow cannabis licenses in the city until the Planning Board has an opportunity to consider a resolution later this month.
SID Advisory Board members appointed
City Council on Monday unanimously (7-0) confirmed appointments to the new five-member Special Improvement District (SID) Advisory Board.
Poll: What’s your favorite Rahway restaurant?
Restaurants took a big hit during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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