City Council took the next step in the redevelopment of the north end of Esterbrook Avenue.
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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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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.
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.
Poll: What’s your favorite Rahway restaurant?
Restaurants took a big hit during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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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.”
A look at Rahway’s ParkScore
Who doesn’t love parks, am I right?
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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