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PILOTs in the 2019 budget

Revenue from Payments In Lieu Of Taxes (PILOT) is projected to reach almost $1.4 million in this year’s municipal budget while foreclosure registry fees are expected to jump by more than 50 percent.

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Council approves American Legion acquisition

City Council approved two ordinances to acquire the James E. Mackie American Legion Post No. 499 at 59-63 W. Main St. for $77,500.

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Council approves funding for downtown cameras, network

A downtown wireless network and surveillance camera program will be deployed over the next few months as part of a pilot program in the downtown Central Business District (CBD).

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Pay stations to replace parking meters

The city will buy about two dozen on-street, multi-space parking meters to replace existing parking meters downtown.

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City Council approves new 6-year PBA contract

City Council approved a new six-year contract through 2023 with Patrolman’s Benevolent Association (PBA) Local 31, representing officers in the Rahway Police Department.

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Designated bikeways approved

With no comment from the public and a lone comment from one of its members, City Council unanimously approved a pair of ordinances that will designate more than 3.5 miles of bikeways within Rahway.

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