The city’s appeal of a ruling against an expanded Special Improvement District (SID) almost two years ago is expected to be heard this week.
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Category Archives: City Council
Council endorses ‘Build A Thriving NJ’ effort
City Council has endorsed a campaign that recommends the state invest $600 million in affordable housing across the state. Continue reading Council endorses ‘Build A Thriving NJ’ effort
City denies request for body, dashcam footage
In response to an Open Public Records Act (OPRA) request for a number of documents related to Mayor Samson Steinman’s two automobile crashes in recent months, the city denied a request for dashboard and body camera footage while providing police reports and other documents.
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City loans parklet to Passaic
Rahway will lend one of its four parklets to the City of Passaic as part of a shared services agreement.
Council amends policy to require driving course
City employees who have one or more motor vehicle violations within a one-year period, or a conviction for driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, would be required to take a defensive driving course under a change to the municipal employee policy.
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Council moves forward on water plant lease
City Council approved a new 20-year lease agreement for a private operator to continue running the city’s water treatment plant, replacing the final two years on the original lease and continuing through 2036.
Preliminary budget forecasts $81 tax hike
City Council introduced a 2017 municipal budget on Monday night that estimates an average tax increase of about $81, or 2.4 percent, on the average Rahway home.
Municipal budget to be introduced
City Council is expected to introduced the 2017 municipal budget at its next regular meeting, April 24.