Category Archives: Rahway

Redevelopment director to step down

A major leadership change is ahead for the Redevelopment Agency — the second in four years — along with a related shakeup of the Parking Authority.

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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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Archdiocese in negotiations on St. Mark’s

St. Mark’s Church is in the process of being demolished in preparation for the sale of the Hamilton Street property by the Archdiocese of Newark.

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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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Demolition begins on St. Mark’s Church

St. Mark’s Church on Hamilton Street finally met the wrecking ball on Wednesday, eight years after the parish merged with nearby St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church.

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