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Council OKs shared service agreement for library

Amid pleas from residents to fund the public library adequately, City Council approved an agreement to share maintenance services at the facility while the Library Board is expected to consider the arrangement this week.

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Building at Church & West Grand to be upgraded

A mixed-use building at the corner of Church Street and West Grand Avenue will get a streamlined facelift, including a mural and several new apartments, under a proposal approved by the Planning Board.

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Rahway Plaza PILOT extended five years

.City Council extended a tax abatement agreement that was set to the expire at year’s end for a 55-year-old high-rise building.

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2024 election results in Rahway

Democrats look like they will retain control of six ward seats on City Council, according to unofficial results reported by the Union County Clerk.

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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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