Council, Redevelopment Agency extend director

The Redevelopment Agency extended a contract with its executive director and City Council awarded a contract for “labor and operational consulting services.”

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Brownstones redevelopment plan amended for parking

A temporary parking lot for the Brownstones development would remain in use for at least a year after the second phase of the 480-unit development is completed, under legislation passed last month.

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Public hearing on proposed dog park

A public hearing will be held Nov. 6 at 6 p.m. in Rahway City Hall on a proposed change of use — a dog park — at the Wheatana section of Rahway River Park.

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Poll results: Favorite pizza in Rahway

Tomorrow begins National Pizza Month so it’s a good thing the annual pizza poll results are here, so you know where to go next month.

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Bicentennial of American Revolutionary’s Stop in Rahway Tavern

Two hundred years ago today, Rahway was at the center of American history when General Marquis de Lafayette made a stop at the Peace Tavern downtown.

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Meet the Candidates Forum

The Rahway Branch of NAACP hosted a Meet the Candidates Forum on Thursday at Rahway Public Library, featuring this year’s Democrat and Republican candidates for City Council as well as Board of Education.

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Average $195 tax hike estimated in city budget

The average home in Rahway, assessed at $133,000, is expected to see an increase of about $195 in the municipal portion of tax bills, under a city budget adopted last month.

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