City Council unanimously approved an ordinance that will shift the downtown management corporation overseeing the Special Improvement District (SID) from the Rahway Arts and Business Partnership (RABP) to the governing body.
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City Council to take over control of SID
City Council would take control over the Special Improvement District (SID), relegating the Rahway Arts & Business Partnership (RABP) as an advisory board, under legislation to be approved later this month.
COVID grants top $255k for local business relief
The second round of Rahway COVID-19 relief grants distributed more than $255,000 to 115 businesses, ranging from $750 to $2,750.
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Council approves SID budget for 2021
City Council approved a Special Improvement District (SID) budget of $325,000 for 2021 that ultimately aims to ramp up programming and capital improvements.
Second round of business grants available
Another $250,000 in forgivable loans grants will be available to eligible businesses in a second round of Rahway CARES Act funding. Eligible businesses can receive up to $4,000.
City launches TV commercial
A 30-second commercial began airing this month on cable television as part of a campaign to encourage visitors to patronize Rahway as activity begins to slowly ramp up in the wake of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Small business loan relief program launched
Local businesses impacted by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) shutdowns may be eligible for a $5,000 loan.
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Citywide SID budget expansion deferred
Businesses and property owners that were to be included in an expanded, citywide Special Improvement District (SID) will get a reprieve on the additional tax this year given the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.