City Council approved a new five-year contract with the local union representing employees in the Department of Public Works (DPW) that covers that runs through 2021.
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Bridgeview developer appeals DEP application
The city and a developer are appealing the rejection a hardship exception for a proposed development within a flood zone just across the river from downtown.
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Financial agreement for Slokker project amended
The Redevelopment Agency earlier this month adopted a resolution that will allow the city to issue Redevelopment Area Bonds (RAB) to reimburse a developer for part of the cost of extending Monroe Street.
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Trees to be planted at Mione, Berzinec parks
Forty new trees will be planted at Berzinec Park on Central Avenue and the new Salvatore Mione Park on New Church Street as part of an initiative of the New Jersey Tree Foundation, with TD Bank and the city.
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A closer look at the Parking Authority
The Rahway Parking Authority expects to generate $1.7 million in revenue this year with expenses of about $1.5 million, for an expected surplus for at least the eighth consecutive year.
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.
Council fills vacancy on Redevelopment Agency
City Council approved the mayor’s appointment to fill a seat on the Redevelopment Agency that had been vacant since April.
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Redevelopment updates
The Gramercy on East Cherry Street is expected to be the next downtown development completed, with construction moving along on the adjacent Main & Monroe project and Reva Rahway farther south on Main Street. In all, the three projects total almost 500 rental units.