Category Archives: City Council

Councilman resigns after crash, DUI charges

City Council President Michael Cox resigned this afternoon, two days after a car crash in which he was chargrd with Driving Under the Influence (DUI).

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Sidewalk café areas to be expanded

Sidewalk café areas would be expanded and the season could start a month earlier under legislation to be considered by City Council.

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Delco Plaza settles multi-year tax appeal

Owners of a shopping center that straddles Rahway and Woodbridge will get a refund of almost $150,000 after a tax appeal settlement on the property, the second in the past decade.

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Council revises retail cannabis regulations

In a nearly unanimous vote, City Council approved changes to regulations governing retail dispensaries as residents near a potential cannabis retail location raised concerns primarily about traffic.

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Police to pilot license plate reader cameras

Ten automatic license plate recognition (ALPR) cameras will be installed throughout the city as part of a 60-day pilot program starting next month.

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New police director confirmed

City Council confirmed the appointment of a new police director last month.

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Cannabis regulations to be modified again

The city’s retail cannabis regulations are up for more changes in an an effort to make the approval process less restrictive, which would have required variances for most properties.

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Leesville area properties to be studied for redevelopment

The Planning Board will investigate five industrial properties near Madden Field to determine if they qualify for redevelopment under state law.

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