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.
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Category Archives: City Council
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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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.
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.
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.
Council approves shift in SID management
City Council unanimously approved an ordinance that will shift the downtown management corporation overseeing the Special Improvement District (SID) from the Rahway Arts and Business Partnership (RABP) to the governing body.