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Second cannabis dispensary to come before Planning Board

The Planning Board is scheduled to hear an application next week that could pave the way for the city’s second retail cannabis dispensary.

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City reaches settlement with E. Cherry St. owner

The city has reached a settlement over liens and fees related to fire code violations with a downtown property owner who plans to sell the property.

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Council grants first retail cannabis license

City Council awarded one of the city’s two retail cannabis licenses to a dispensary that will operate out of a former fast food and seafood restaurant on Route 1.

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Public hearing on proposed SID budget

City Council is scheduled to hold a public hearing on a proposed 2024 budget for the Special Improvement District (SID) that largely remains the same overall as the previous year.

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Poll: What’s your favorite coffee spot in Rahway?

It wasn’t that long ago (OK, maybe it was a long time ago if you consider 16 years a long time) that there were very few options in downtown Rahway to grab a coffee and hang out.

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Polls results: Favorite salon in Rahway

Plenty of you voted in the February reader poll, with a wide variety of selections, but a clear top choice after more than 200 votes.

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Council hires appraiser for Merck assessment

City Council hired an appraisal firm to help with the tax assessment of new developments on the East Scott Avenue campus of Merck & Co., the city’s largest taxpayer.

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