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Interim city administrator appointed

City Council appointed an interim city administrator during its annual reorganization meeting Wednesday night.

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Top posts of 2018

It’s a little late this year but here’s a look the most popular posts during 2018.

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Rahway chosen for pot cultivation site

Six applicants were chosen by the state Department of Health to advance in the process for obtaining permits for medical marijuana dispensaries, including one with plans for a cultivation site in Rahway.

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Abstract of ratables, 2018

The city’s overall tax assessment was down almost 2 percent this year with vacant assessments jumping almost 38 percent.

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Council bonds for Monroe Street extension

City Council on Monday approved a bond ordinance that will cover its share of extending Monroe Street through a new downtown development.

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More properties hit with liens for cleanup

Another 11 liens were or will be filed against properties to recover cleanup costs incurred by the city.

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Council OKs settlement of smaller tax appeals

City Council has authorized the tax assessor to resolve and settle property tax appeal refunds or credits of up to $30,000 per appeal per year.

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Council approves Parking Authority dissolution

City Council unanimously approved ordinances on second reading last week that will dissolve the Parking Authority and fold parking services into a Parking Utility within City Hall by the end of this year.

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