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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.

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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.

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Poll: What’s your favorite Rahway restaurant?

Restaurants took a big hit during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Council to allow marijuana businesses

Five of six types of cannabis licenses would be allowed in Rahway’s light industrial and heavy industrial zones under legislation to be voted on next week.

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Poll results: Favorite outdoor space

It’s a great time of year to spend  time outdoors (when it’s not a billion degrees), whether it’s a concert, dinner, drinks or just chilling at your “third place.”

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A look at Rahway’s ParkScore

Who doesn’t love parks, am I right?

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Strategic plan to create vision for downtown

A strategic plan aims to establish an overall vision for downtown, identify strengths and weaknesses as well as potential uses for vacant or underused sites.

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Public hearing tonight on 2021 city budget

City Council is scheduled to hold a public hearing and final vote on a proposed $58.6-million municipal budget, which aims to raise $38.1 million through property taxes.

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