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Council revises retail cannabis regulations

In a nearly unanimous vote, City Council approved changes to regulations governing retail dispensaries as residents near a potential cannabis retail location raised concerns primarily about traffic.

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Police to pilot license plate reader cameras

Ten automatic license plate recognition (ALPR) cameras will be installed throughout the city as part of a 60-day pilot program starting next month.

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New police director confirmed

City Council confirmed the appointment of a new police director last month.

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Poll: What’s your favorite clothing shop in Rahway?

Shopping for clothes is a completely different experience for different generations.

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Revised Phase 2 of Brownstones coming

A revised second phase of Meridia Brownstones could come before the Redevelopment Agency as early as next month.

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City pursues Esterbrook Avenue properties

The city has made an offer to acquire several Esterbrook Avenue properties in its pursuit of a concept for senior housing.

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Poll results: Favorite coffee in Rahway

The March reader poll was a bit of a back and forth, especially in the last week, before a winner finally emerged and held on in the final hours.

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Cannabis regulations to be modified again

The city’s retail cannabis regulations are up for more changes in an an effort to make the approval process less restrictive, which would have required variances for most properties.

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