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City Council opposes brewery restrictions

City Council unanimously approved a resolution opposing new restrictions on breweries, joining a number of other municipalities around the state.

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Council fills RRA vacancy

City Council confirmed the appointment of Thomas O’Reilly to the Redevelopment Agency, filling a vacancy created by the resignation of Dorian Timmons.

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Esterbrook Avenue lots to be appraised

Five Esterbrook Avenue properties envisioned for senior housing  will be appraised before eventually being acquired from a private owner by the Redevelopment Agency.

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Poll: What’s your favorite BYO restaurant?

This month’s poll is for those folks who may not drink when they go out to dinner or who have friends who don’t drink but want to meet up with their pals for a bite.

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City Council adopts municipal budget

City Council unanimously adopted the 2022 municipal budget during a special meeting held via Zoom on July 28 that’s expected to decrease the municipal portion of property taxes by about $3 on the average home.

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Poll results: Favorite bar in Rahway

At least this time, it didn’t end in a tie.

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Foreclosure registration fee revenues decline

Revenue in the proposed municipal budget from foreclosure and vacant house registration fees is anticipated to be less than $300,000 for 2022, the lowest level since the registry was created eight years ago.

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Concept plan for Bridgeview modified

A new developer has taken over a proposed project across the river from downtown, with some minor changes in the proposal.

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