Alas, it’s the final few weeks of summer. But don’t be sad that it’ll over soon, be glad that it happened — and vote in the latest reader poll.
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Three properties win tax appeals
Three properties won tax appeals across multiple tax years, one dating as far back as 2014.
Second phase of The Mint tweaked again
The Planning Board approved minor changes to the second phase of The Mint, which would add an additional unit and another four parking spaces to the downtown project.
Poll results: Favorite restaurant in Rahway
Judging by the latest poll results, readers really like their pizza.
Continue reading Poll results: Favorite restaurant in Rahway
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.
Continue reading Council, Planning Board approve cannabis licenses
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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