Tag Archives: City Council

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.

Continue reading City Council tables cannabis legislation

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.

Continue reading Council to allow marijuana businesses

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.

Continue reading Strategic plan to create vision for downtown

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.

Continue reading Public hearing tonight on 2021 city budget

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.

Continue reading Council approves shift in SID management

City Council to take over control of SID

City Council would take control over the Special Improvement District (SID), relegating the Rahway Arts & Business Partnership (RABP) as an advisory board, under legislation to be approved later this month.

Continue reading City Council to take over control of SID

City Council introduces 2021 budget

City Council introduced a municipal budget on Monday night that includes no increase in the municipal portion of tax bills this year.

Continue reading City Council introduces 2021 budget

New BA, police director spur reorganization

City Council confirmed the appointments of a new city business administrator and police director, ushering in a reorganization of City Hall.

Continue reading New BA, police director spur reorganization