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Council supports medical marijuana center

City Council adopted a resolution in support of locating a medical marijuana dispensary within the city’s light industrial or heavy industrial zones.

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Parking Authority to dissolve into Parking Utility

The Parking Authority will be dissolved and parking services in the city would be shifted to a Parking Utility, under legislation introduced earlier this month by City Council.

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City Council approves three appointments

City Council confirmed two appointments to the Zoning Board of Adjustment and one reappointment to the Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Board.

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Tax appeal settled with another Route 1 motel

City Council approved another multi-year tax appeal settlement with a local motel chain, resulting in an average tax refund of 17 percent over four years, with a 2019 reduction yet to come.

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This time City Council approves contract

A week after tabling the measure, City Council unanimously approved a resolution to award a $30,000 contract for consulting services related to analyzing operations of the city and leading the Rahway 2030 Initiative.

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City Council tables consulting contract

City Council tabled a resolution to award a $30,000 contract to a new government consulting firm created last month, without more information, such as a resume and proposal.

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City Council adopts municipal, SID budgets

City Council unanimously passed a nearly $55-million municipal budget — which includes an average tax hike of $82 for the average homeowner — and the annual $140,000 Special Improvement District (SID) budget, during its meeting Monday night, with no comments from the public and only a couple of clarifying questions from council members.

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