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$42K for razing East Cherry Street building

City Council approved a contract of almost $42,000 for the demolition of an East Cherry Street building, most recently known as The Cherry Pit.

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City to allow retail cannabis operations

It looks like retail cannabis businesses will be allowed to operate within the city after all.

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Two appointed to Redevelopment Agency

City Council on Tuesday night approved mayoral appointments to fill two vacancies on the city’s seven-member Redevelopment Agency.

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PILOT extended for Rosegate senior housing

A nearly 20-year-old senior housing development was granted a conditional extension of its Payment In Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) as part of plans to renovate the facility.

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What’s your favorite pizza in Rahway?

October is National Pizza Month, so let’s do it.

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Poll results: Favorite dessert in Rahway

It wasn’t exactly the most scintillating finish for the poll results in recent memory but we could use a light-hearted post this week, despite the paltry turnout.

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Height, density increased at proposed Vermella site

A measure approved by City Council this month would allow maximum height and density to increase in a zoning subdistrict within downtown, codifying a recommendation of the downtown strategic plan and accommodating a site where a new development has been proposed.

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$2M legal settlement covered by insurance

A $2-million out-of-court settlement of a sexual harassment complaint against a former mayor will be paid by the city’s insurance carrier.

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