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RahwayNJ averageUS Census ACS
Population
29,748
Per-capita income
$43,613
Median home value
$362,300
Bachelor's or higher
36%
Typical home value $543,122 +0.2% yr/yr · +34.1% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2000–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
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Tue Sep 8, 2026

Rahway City Council

Mon Sep 28, 2026

Social Justice Commission

Mon Oct 5, 2026

Rahway City Council

Mon Oct 26, 2026

Social Justice Commission

Mon Nov 9, 2026

Rahway City Council

Mon Nov 16, 2026

Social Justice Commission

Mon Dec 7, 2026

Rahway City Council

Mon Dec 21, 2026

Social Justice Commission

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Tue Aug 25, 2026

Planning Board

Mon Aug 24, 2026

Social Justice Commission

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CITY OF RAHWAY -306705-26987500 Social Justice Commission REGULAR MEETING 112395-365125 Monday, June 22, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. Rahway Recreation Center – Room 110 3 City Hall Plaza, Rahway, NJ 07065 ROLL CALL WELCOME COMMISSIONERS AND GUESTS OPEN PUBLIC MEETING STATEMENT This Meeting was called pursuant to the provisions of the Open Public Meetings Act. Notice of this meeting was sent to the Union County Local Source, Home News Tribune, and the Star Ledger. In addition, copies of the notice were posted on the bulletin board in the Municipal Building and filed in the Office of the City Clerk. Notices on the bulletin board have remained continuously posted. Proper notice having been given; the Board Secretary is directed to include this statement in the minutes of this meeting. REVIEW OF PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES 3/23/26 RSJC MISSION Chair to recite Mission to inform General Public. The RSJC works with the framework of our four Pillars: Rights – Equity – Access – Participation FINANCIAL REPORT Led by chair. Finance committee to report on FY 2026 and the status of any approved, pending, or anticipated transactions. Discuss any recurring expenses (invoices to request and orders to place: Ex. media services, printing services, refreshments for standing activities CITY COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT Commissioners report on any relevant news or issues from the City Council. INITIATIVE COMMITTEES REPORT Led by chair. Each initiative lead will update the group status and next step for each i …
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Wed Aug 19, 2026

Rahway Redevelopment Agency

Rahway agency to buy 169-171 W. Main St., plan redevelopment

The Rahway Redevelopment Agency is meeting virtually to vote on several resolutions, including purchasing a property at 169-171 W. Main Street and hiring consultants for planning and environmental services. The board will also consider amending its legal fee schedule and approving a service agreement for Hamilton Stage. Public comments are limited to two minutes per person.

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Rahway Redevelopment Agency VIRTUAL MEETING AGENDA August 19th, 2026 6:30 P.M. VIRTUAL MEETING LINK: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/226833111824388?p=ujAsukBqslleFUFaVS Meeting ID: 226 833 111 824 388 Passcode: xZ9n8Kx9 CALL TO ORDER The Meeting shall be called to order at 6:30 p.m. OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT Notice of this meeting has been sent to the official newspapers, and adequate and electronic notice has been provided in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act as required by law. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioners, officials, and public attendees shall salute the flag. ROLL CALL On a call of the roll, the following Board Members and Officials should be present: BOARD Jeremy Mojica, Chairman Tony Dalmau, Vice Chair Commissioner Mary Gustafson, Commissioner John Samsel, Commissioner Thomas O'Reilly, Commissioner Ebony Parham, Commissioner Kelly Cruz, Commissioner PRESENTATIONS: N/A RESOLUTION(S): 30-26: This resolution amends resolution No. 22-26 to amend the fee schedule for Professional legal services. 31-26: This resolution authorizes a professional services agreement with Heyer, Gruel & Associates for Planning Services related to the preparation of redevelopment planning report for Block 321, Lots 1-4. 32-26: This resolution authorizes the Rahway Redevelopment Agency to enter into a Purchase and Sale Agreement with Joseph Tluczek and Marzena Tlusczek for the property located at Block 161, Lot 9 (Commonly known as 169-171 W. Main Street). 33-26: This resolutio …
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Mon Aug 17, 2026

Zoning Board of Adjustment

No agenda available for Rahway Zoning Board meeting

This meeting has no published agenda. The only available information is the meeting minutes, which are not included here. Therefore, no specific items for decision or discussion can be reported.

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1. No Agenda There is no agenda available for this meeting. Please review the meeting minutes.
Mon Aug 17, 2026

Rahway City Council

City council meeting with agenda packet only

This is a procedural agenda item for the Rahway City Council meeting on August 17, 2026. The only listed item is the agenda packet document, with no specific decisions or discussions detailed.

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1. AGENDA PACKET Documents: 08-17-26-MEETING PACKET.PDF
Tue Aug 11, 2026

Zoning Board of Adjustment

Zoning Board to consider bulk variances for 1583 High Street

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a special meeting to review a variance application. The board will also address the approval of minutes from the May 18, 2026 meeting.

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ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA August 11 , 20 2 6 CALL TO ORDER The special meeting shall be called to order at 7 :0 0 p.m. 1 City Hall Plaza Rahway, NJ 07065 __________________________________________________ FLAG SALUTE The Board will then salute the flag. ______________________________________________________________________________ ROLL CALL On a call of the roll, the following Board Members and Officials shoul d be present: BOARD Ms. Joann Gemenden, Commissioner Mr. William Tomkiewicz, Commissioner Mr. Timothy Antisz, Commissioner Mr. Roy L. Smith, Commissioner Ms. Vanessa Carillo, Commissioner M s . Courtney Anderson-Harvey , 2 nd Alternate Commissioner M s. Kelly Cruz , 3rd Alternate Commissioner M r. Kyle Malcolm , 4 th Alternate Commissioner Mr. Richard Zdan, Commissioner Vice Chairman Mr. William Hering, Commissioner Chairman Mr. Malcolm Thorpe , Esq, Board Attorney M r. Peter Bondar , Board Engineer Mr. Kevin O ’Brien, Board Planner Mr. Steven Decker, Board Secretary ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING August 11 , 20 2 6 PAGE TWO REGULAR MEETING: William F. Buchanan 1583 High Street Block 201 Lot 21 Application #0 8 /2 6 Bulk “ C ” Variances MEMORIALIZATION: MINUTES: Any necessary changes to the Board of Adjustment minutes of May 18 th , 202 6 s hall be made at this time and approved by action of the Commissioners . COMMUNICATION S Report from Planning Board N ext Meeting: Monday, August 1 7, 2026 ADJOURN: There being no further business; the …
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Mon Aug 3, 2026

Rahway City Council

Tue Jul 28, 2026

Planning Board

Board will approve May minutes and review a bulk C variance application

The Zoning Board of Adjustment regular meeting will consider approving the minutes from the May 18, 2026 meeting. It will receive a report from the Planning Board. The board will discuss Application #08/26 for a bulk “C” variance submitted by William F. Buchanan for the property at 1583 High Street, Block 201 Lot 21. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.

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ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING AGENDA July 20 , 20 2 6 CALL TO ORDER The Regular meeting shall be called to order at 7 :0 0 p.m. 1 City Hall Plaza Rahway, NJ 07065 __________________________________________________ FLAG SALUTE The Board will then salute the flag. ______________________________________________________________________________ ROLL CALL On a call of the roll, the following Board Members and Officials should be present: BOARD Ms. Joann Gemenden, Commissioner Mr. William Tomkiewicz, Commissioner Mr. Timothy Antisz, Commissioner Mr. Roy L. Smith, Commissioner Ms. Vanessa Carillo, Commissioner M s . Courtney Anderson-Harvey , 2 nd Alternate Commissioner M s. Kelly Cruz , 3rd Alternate Commissioner M r. Kyle Malcolm , 4 th Alternate Commissioner Mr. Richard Zdan, Commissioner Vice Chairman Mr. William Hering, Commissioner Chairman Mr. Malcolm Thorpe , Esq, Board Attorney M r. Peter Bondar , Board Engineer Mr. Kevin O ’Brien, Board Planner Mr. Steven Decker, Board Secretary ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING July 20 , 20 2 6 PAGE TWO REGULAR MEETING: William F. Buchanan 1583 High Street Block 201 Lot 21 Application #0 8 /2 6 Bulk “ C ” Variances MEMORIALIZATION: MINUTES: Any necessary changes to the Board of Adjustment minutes of May 18 th , 202 6 s hall be made at this time and approved by action of the Commissioners . COMMUNICATION S Report from Planning Board Next Meeting: Monday, August 1 7 , 2026 ADJOURN: There being no further business; the meeti …
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Mon Jul 20, 2026

Zoning Board of Adjustment

Zoning Board to hear variance application for 1583 High Street

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will meet to consider a bulk variance application for a property on High Street. The board will also review and approve minutes from the May 18, 2026, meeting.

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ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING AGENDA July 20 , 20 2 6 CALL TO ORDER The Regular meeting shall be called to order at 7 :0 0 p.m. 1 City Hall Plaza Rahway, NJ 07065 __________________________________________________ FLAG SALUTE The Board will then salute the flag. ______________________________________________________________________________ ROLL CALL On a call of the roll, the following Board Members and Officials should be present: BOARD Ms. Joann Gemenden, Commissioner Mr. William Tomkiewicz, Commissioner Mr. Timothy Antisz, Commissioner Mr. Roy L. Smith, Commissioner Ms. Vanessa Carillo, Commissioner M s . Courtney Anderson-Harvey , 2 nd Alternate Commissioner M s. Kelly Cruz , 3rd Alternate Commissioner M r. Kyle Malcolm , 4 th Alternate Commissioner Mr. Richard Zdan, Commissioner Vice Chairman Mr. William Hering, Commissioner Chairman Mr. Malcolm Thorpe , Esq, Board Attorney M r. Peter Bondar , Board Engineer Mr. Kevin O ’Brien, Board Planner Mr. Steven Decker, Board Secretary ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING July 20 , 20 2 6 PAGE TWO REGULAR MEETING: William F. Buchanan 1583 High Street Block 201 Lot 21 Application #0 8 /2 6 Bulk “ C ” Variances MEMORIALIZATION: MINUTES: Any necessary changes to the Board of Adjustment minutes of May 18 th , 202 6 s hall be made at this time and approved by action of the Commissioners . COMMUNICATION S Report from Planning Board Next Meeting: Monday, August 1 7 , 2026 ADJOURN: There being no further business; the meeti …
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Wed Jul 15, 2026

Rahway Redevelopment Agency

Agency to purchase property at 169-171 W. Main Street

The Rahway Redevelopment Agency will consider a purchase agreement for a property on W. Main Street. The body is also reviewing a professional services agreement for planning and an amendment to legal service fees.

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Rahway Redevelopment Agency REGULAR MEETING AGENDA July 15th , 2026 6:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER The Meeting shall be called to order at 6:30 p.m. OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT Notice of this meeting has been sent to the official newspapers, and adequate and electronic notice has been provided in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act as required by law. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioners, officials, and public attendees shall salute the flag. ROLL CALL On a call of the roll, the following Board Members and Officials should be present: BOARD Jeremy Mojica, Chairman Tony Dalmau, Vice Chair Commissioner Mary Gustafson, Commissioner John Samsel, Commissioner Thomas O'Reilly, Commissioner Ebony Parham, Commissioner Kelly Cruz, Commissioner PRESENTATIONS: N/A CLOSED SESSION: 33-26: This resolution authorizes an executive closed session. RESOLUTION(S): 30 -26: This resolution amends resolution No. 22-26 to amend the fee schedule for Professional legal services. 31-26: This resolution authorizes a professional services agreement with Heyer, Gruel & Associates for Planning Services related to the preparation of redevelopment planning report for Block 321, Lots 1-4. 32-26: This resolution authorizes the Rahway Redevelopment Agency to enter into a Purchase and Sale Agreement with Joseph Tluczek and Marzena Tlusczek for the property located at Block 161, Lot 9 (Commonly known as 169-171 W. Main Street). APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes of the following meetings shall be moved, seconded, an …
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Mon Jul 6, 2026

Rahway City Council

Council will consider multiple budget, infrastructure and development ordinances

At its July 6, 2026 meeting, the Rahway City Council will read and vote on several first‑read ordinances. The items include a municipal budget appropriation limit and cap bank, emergency appropriations for retired employee benefits, funding for vehicle acquisition, construction of a parking lot on Fulton St‑Pierce St, demolition of city‑owned structures, and a redevelopment plan for Block 277 Lot 10 under the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law. The council will also adopt resolutions and two ordinances covering city filming regulations and an amendment to the water and sewer engineering chapter.

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1. 2. 3. 4. AGENDA PACKET Documents: 07-06-26-PUBLIC MEETING PACKET.PDF FIRST READ ORDINANCES Documents: O-17-26-ADMIN-CY26 EXCEED MUNICIPAL BUDGET APPROPRIATION LIMIT AND ESTABLISH A CAP BANK.PDF O-18-26-ADMIN-BOND EMERGENCY APPROPRIATIONS FUND TERMINAL PAY FOR RETIRED EMPLOYEES.PDF O-19-26-ADMIN-BOND AQUISITION OF VEHICLESAPPROPRIATING FUNDS.PDF O-20-26- ADMIN-BOND FULTON ST-PIERCE ST PROPERTIES CONSTRUCTION OF PARKING LOT.PDF O-21-26-ADMIN-BOND DEMOLTION OF VARIOUS STRUCTURES ON CITY OWNED PROPERTIES.PDF O-22-26-ENG-BLOCK 277 LOT 10 REDEVELOPMENT PLAN-LOCAL REDEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING LAW.PDF ADOPTED RESOLUTIONS Documents: ADOPTED RESOLUTIONS 7.6.26.PDF ADOPTED ORDINANCES Documents: O-15-26-ADOPT-ADMIN-CHAPTER 2026 FILMING.PDF O-16-26-ADOPT-ENGINEERING-CHAPTER 411 WATER AND SEWER TO ADD A NEW SECTION.PDF
Mon Jun 29, 2026

Rahway City Council

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1. Special Meeting CANCELLED Documents: CANCELLED - SPECIAL MEETING.PDF
Tue Jun 23, 2026

Planning Board

Mon Jun 22, 2026

Social Justice Commission

Rahway Social Justice Commission to review initiative reports and financial status

The Social Justice Commission will meet to review the FY 2026 financial report and receive updates from initiative committees. The body will discuss ongoing projects and plan for upcoming local events and presentations.

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✓ Decided: Rahway Social Justice Commission holds routine meeting, no major decisions

The Rahway Social Justice Commission met on March 23, 2026, and approved the minutes from a previous meeting. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting consisted of reports and updates. The commission discussed ordering apparel for new commissioners, noted the scholarship application deadline, and planned a 'Know Your Rights' event with the Board of Education and Police Department.

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CITY OF RAHWAY -306705-26987500 Social Justice Commission REGULAR MEETING 112395-365125 Monday, June 22, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. Rahway Recreation Center – Room 110 3 City Hall Plaza, Rahway, NJ 07065 ROLL CALL WELCOME COMMISSIONERS AND GUESTS OPEN PUBLIC MEETING STATEMENT This Meeting was called pursuant to the provisions of the Open Public Meetings Act. Notice of this meeting was sent to the Union County Local Source, Home News Tribune, and the Star Ledger. In addition, copies of the notice were posted on the bulletin board in the Municipal Building and filed in the Office of the City Clerk. Notices on the bulletin board have remained continuously posted. Proper notice having been given; the Board Secretary is directed to include this statement in the minutes of this meeting. REVIEW OF PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES 3/23/26 RSJC MISSION Chair to recite Mission to inform General Public. The RSJC works with the framework of our four Pillars: Rights – Equity – Access – Participation FINANCIAL REPORT Led by chair. Finance committee to report on FY 2026 and the status of any approved, pending, or anticipated transactions. Discuss any recurring expenses (invoices to request and orders to place: Ex. media services, printing services, refreshments for standing activities CITY COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT Commissioners report on any relevant news or issues from the City Council. INITIATIVE COMMITTEES REPORT Led by chair. Each initiative lead will update the group status and next step for each i …
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-309880-793800, J MINUTES CITY OF RAHWAY Monday, March 23, 2026 at 7:00 PM -635-66294000 The meeting was called to order at 7:04 PM. OPEN PUBLIC MEETING STATEMENT This Meeting was called pursuant to the provisions of the Open Public Meetings Act. Notice of this meeting was sent to the Union County Local Source, Home News Tribune, and the Star Ledger. In addition, copies of notice were posted on the bulletin board in the Municipal Building and filed in the Office of the City Clerk. Notices on the bulletin board have remained continuously posted. Proper notice having been given; the Board Secretary is directed to include this statement in the minutes of this meeting. ROLL CALL Present: Karla Alvarez, William Cooper, Brenda Caceres, Peter Kowal, James Walker, Karim Ramos MINUTES 3/23/26 – Brenda Caceres and Karla Alvarez approved. NEW COMMISSIONERS Apparel will be ordered for new commissioners as well as trucker hats and windbreakers for all commissioners. FINANCIAL REPORT No update from administration about the budget yet. Once we draft the budget, any remaining funds will be spent on the holiday event. Only reoccurring bill right is Wizdom Media for social media management. CITY COUNCIL LIASON REPORT N/A INITIATIVE COMMITTEES REPORT Scholarship application deadline is April 17th, 2026. The next movie is Lorax. Still looking for student ambassadors. Next year they will be the scholarship recipients. Also, once we select a student ambassador, they will represent us at certain …
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Mon Jun 15, 2026

Zoning Board of Adjustment

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Thu Jun 11, 2026

Environmental Commission

Public notice of RVSA RNG project and air permit renewal

The Environmental Commission will receive a presentation on CES matters, hear public comments, and discuss several updates including a Union County Hub meeting report and a sustainability application. Members will also consider an extended leave of absence for Commissioner Perrine. No formal actions or votes are listed on the agenda.

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Rahway Environmental Commission AGENDA Thursday, June 11, 2026 7:00 PM This is a regular meeting of the City of Rahway Environmental Commission. Public notice of this meeting, in compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act, was published in the City Newspapers, posted on the public bulletin board in the Municipal Building, and aired on the community TV station. Informal discussion by Commission Members will precede each item on the Agenda. Any Commission Member wishing to comment for the record may do so after the item has been properly moved and seconded. Public comments on matters of environmental health or any item on the Agenda shall be called by the Chairman prior to the communications section. Individual comment shall be limited to five minutes per person. Citizens who desire to address the Commission with more detailed comment are asked to do so in writing, one week in advance to allow the Commissioners to become familiar with the subject. The public shall not be recognized at other times than those called for herein. __________________________________________ CALL TO ORDER CONVENED: ________ A reminder that cell phones should be turned off and the meeting shall be called to order __________________________________________ ROLL CALL On a call of the roll, the following Commissioners and Officials should be present: Mr. Vincent LaRocca, Chairman Present_____ Absent _____ Ms. Clea Carchia, Commissioner Present_____ Absent _____ Mr. James Keane, Commissioner Pr …
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Mon Jun 8, 2026

Rahway City Council

Council considers new filming and water/sewer ordinances

The Rahway City Council will review two first-read ordinances regarding filming and water and sewer regulations. The body will also act on an adopted ordinance concerning the sale of real property.

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✓ Decided: Council approved sale of 6 Broadway property

The council adopted Ordinance O-14-26, authorizing the sale of the property at 6 Broadway. Earlier, the council introduced Ordinances O-15-26 and O-16-26 on first reading. The council also approved a consent agenda covering resolutions AR-135-26 through AR-147-26. The meeting minutes were approved and the public‑hearing portion was closed.

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1. 2. 3. Agenda Packet Documents: 06-08-26-PUBLIC MEETING PACKET.PDF FIRST READ ORDINANCES Documents: O-15-26-ADMIN-CHAPTER 2026 FILMING.PDF O-16-26-ENGINEERING-CHAPTER 411 WATER AND SEWER TO ADD A NEW SECTION.PDF ADOPTED ORDINANCES Documents: O-14-26-ADOPT-ADMIN-SALE OF REAL PROPERTY-BLOCK 198 LOT 11-6 BROADWAY.PDF
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Regular Council Meeting of June 8, 2026 1 of 6 City of Rahway CITY OF RAHWAY, NEW JERSEY MUNICIPAL COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES June 8, 2026 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Council President Brooks called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and asked for a Roll Call. PRESENT: Councilmembers Brown, Eastman, Gibilisco, Miles, Montesdeoca, Newbury, Timmons, Brooks ABSENT: Councilmember Mojica PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE and INVOCATION Council President Brooks led the Pledge of Allegiance. Councilmember Brown offered an Invocation. OPEN PUBLIC MEETING STATEMENT: City Clerk Capone read: Notice of this meeting has been sent to the official newspapers and adequate and electronic notice has been provided in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act as required by law. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion was made by Councilmember Newbury and seconded by Councilmember Eastman to accept and approve the May 4, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes. YES: Councilmembers Brown, Eastman, Miles, Montesdeoca, Newbury, Timmons, Brooks ABSTAIN: Councilmember Gibilisco ABSENT: Councilmember Mojica Council President Brooks declared the motion carried. REPORTS OF COUNCIL COMMITTEES City Clerk Capone stated that there were no reports. COMMUNICATIONS: MAYOR, REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND BILL PAYMENT City Clerk Capone stated that the Council received the Payment of Bills, Police Report and the Fire Report for the month of May 2026. The Council accepted the Payment of …
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Thu May 28, 2026

Rahway Redevelopment Agency

Agency approves legal and engineering contracts for 2026

The Rahway Redevelopment Agency is scheduled to approve professional service contracts for legal counsel and environmental engineering. The meeting also includes a closed session and the adoption of minutes from a prior meeting.

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✓ Decided: Rahway agency recommends Pravco site plan for redevelopment

The Rahway Redevelopment Agency voted unanimously to recommend incorporating the Pravco site plan into a redevelopment plan for the subject property. The agency also approved five resolutions, including professional services contracts, a purchase and sale agreement for Hamilton Street properties, and a fourth amendment to a redevelopment agreement with Meridia Brownstones Rahway, LLC. All votes were unanimous with all commissioners present.

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Rahway Redevelopment Agency RESCHEDULED REGULAR MEETING AGENDA May 28, 2026 7:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER The Meeting shall be called to order at 6:30 p.m. OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT In accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act of the State of New Jersey, notice of this meeting was provided by: 1. Sending sufficient notice to the Redevelopment Agency's designated newspapers, the Local Source, the Star-Ledger, and Home News Tribune 2. Posting notice of this meeting on the City of Rahway website and on the Municipality's Public Bulletin Board PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioners, officials, and public attendees shall salute the flag. ROLL CALL On a call of the roll, the following Board Members and Officials should be present: BOARD Jeremy Mojica, Chairman Tony Dalmau, Vice Chair Commissioner Mary Gustafson, Commissioner John Samsel, Commissioner Thomas O'Reilly, Commissioner Ebony Parham, Commissioner Kelly Cruz, Commissioner CLOSED SESSION: 24-26 – THIS RESOLUTION AUTHORIZES AN EXECUTIVE CLOSED SESSION. PRESENTATIONS: PRAVCO RESOLUTION(S): 25-26 - THIS RESOLUTION APPROVES A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT TO DECOTTIS DOYLE LLP FOR THE PROVISION OF 2026 SPECIAL COUNCIL FOR THE RAHWAY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY. 26-26 - THIS RESOLUTION APPROVES A PROFFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT TO HEYER, GRUEL & ASSOCIATES FOR THE PROVISION OF A PARKING SUITABILITY FOR BLOCK 161, LOT 9. 27-26 - THIS RESOLUTION AUTHORIZES THE RAHWAY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO ENTER INTO A PURCHASE AND SAL …
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Rahway Redevelopment Agency MEETING MINUTES Regular Meeting May 28, 2026 7:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER The Regular Meeting of the Rahway Redevelopment Agency was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Chair Jeremy Mojica. OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT In accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act of the State of New Jersey, notice of this meeting was provided by: 1. Sending sufficient notice to the Redevelopment Agency's designated newspapers, the Local Source, the Star-Ledger, and Home News Tribune. 2. Posting notice of this meeting on the City of Rahway website and on the Municipality's Public Bulletin Board. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioners, officials, and public attendees saluted the flag. ROLL CALL Commissioner Present Absent Jeremy Mojica, Chairman X Tony Dalmau, Vice Chair Commissioner X Mary Gustafson, Commissioner X John Samsel, Commissioner X Thomas O'Reilly, Commissioner X Ebony Parham, Commissioner X Kelly Cruz, Commissioner X PRESENTATIONS Pravco Site Plan – Richard Adelsohn gave presentation on Pravco Site Plan. Motion: Commissioner Jeremy Mojica made a motion to recommend to the City Council that the site plan presented by Pravco be incorporated into a redevelopment plan for the subject property. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Tony Dalmau. Roll Call Vote: All Commissioners present voted Aye. Motion carried. RESOLUTIONS: RESOLUTION 24-26 : VOID: NO CLOSED SESSION RESOLUTION 25-26 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT TO DECOTTIS DOYLE …
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Wed May 20, 2026

Rahway Redevelopment Agency

Agency will vote on a purchase agreement for two Hamilton Street properties.

The Rahway Redevelopment Agency regular meeting will consider several resolutions, including approving professional services contracts for Decottis Doyle LLP, Heyer, Gruel & Associates, and T&M Associates, and authorizing a purchase and sale agreement with Meridia on Hamilton Street for properties at 277 and 309 Hamilton Street. The board will also adopt minutes from the March 18 meeting and authorize an executive closed session. Additional reports and public comments are scheduled.

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Rahway Redevelopment Agency REGULAR MEETING AGENDA May 20, 2026 6:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER The Meeting shall be called to order at 6:30 p.m. OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT In accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act of the State of New Jersey, notice of this meeting was provided by: 1. Sending sufficient notice to the Redevelopment Agency's designated newspapers, the Local Source, the Star-Ledger, and Home News Tribune 2. Posting notice of this meeting on the City of Rahway website and on the Municipality's Public Bulletin Board PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioners, officials, and public attendees shall salute the flag. ROLL CALL On a call of the roll, the following Board Members and Officials should be present: BOARD Tony Dalmau, Vice Chair Commissioner Jeremy Mojica, Chairman Mary Gustafson, Commissioner John Samsel, Commissioner Thomas O'Reilly, Commissioner Ebony Parham, Commissioner Kelly Cruz, Commissioner CLOSED SESSION: 24-26 – THIS RESOLUTION AUTHORIZES AN EXECUTIVE CLOSED SESSION. PRESENTATIONS: PRAVCO RESOLUTION(S): 25-26 - THIS RESOLUTION APPROVES A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT TO DECOTTIS DOYLE LLP FOR THE PROVISION OF 2026 SPECIAL COUNCIL FOR THE RAHWAY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY. 26-26 - THIS RESOLUTION APPROVES A PROFFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT TO HEYER, GRUEL & ASSOCIATES FOR THE PROVISION OF A PARKING SUITABILITY FOR BLOCK 161, LOT 9. 27-26 - THIS RESOLUTION AUTHORIZES THE RAHWAY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO ENTER INTO A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMNT WITH MERIDIA ON HAMI …
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Mon May 18, 2026

Zoning Board of Adjustment

Board will consider a variance application for Integrity Holdings at 293 William St.

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will review a minor subdivision variance request submitted by Integrity Holdings & Development LLC for 293 William St., Block 308 Lot 4. The Board will also consider any needed changes to the minutes of the April 20, 2026 meeting. A report from the Planning Board will be presented. The next meeting is scheduled for June 15, 2026.

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ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING AGENDA May 18 , 20 2 6 CALL TO ORDER The Regular meeting shall be called to order at 7 :0 0 p.m. 1 City Hall Plaza Rahway, NJ 07065 __________________________________________________ FLAG SALUTE The Board will then salute the flag. ______________________________________________________________________________ ROLL CALL On a call of the roll, the following Board Members and Officials should be present: BOARD Ms. Joann Gemenden, Commissioner Mr. William Tomkiewicz, Commissioner Mr. Timothy Antisz, Commissioner Mr. Roy L. Smith, Commissioner Ms. Vanessa Carillo, Commissioner M r. Robert Parson, 1 st Alternate Commissioner M s . Courtney Anderson-Harvey , 2 nd Alternate Commissioner M s. Kelly Cruz , 3rd Alternate Commissioner M r. Kyle Malcolm , 4 th Alternate Commissioner Mr. Richard Zdan, Commissioner Vice Chairman Mr. William Hering, Commissioner Chairman Mr. Malcolm Thorpe , Esq, Board Attorney M r. Peter Bondar , Board Engineer Mr. Kevin O ’Brien, Board Planner Mr. Steven Decker, B oard Secretary ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING May 18 , 20 2 6 PAGE TWO REGULAR MEETING: MEMORIALIZATION: Integrity Holdings & Development LLC. 2 93 William St. Block 308 Lot 4 Application #0 1 /2 5 Minor S ubdivision with Use “ D ” Variance and Bulk “ C ” Variance MINUTES: Any necessary changes to the Board of Adjustment minutes of April 2 0 th , 202 6 s hall be made at this time and approved by action of the Commissioners . COMMUNICATION S Repor …
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Thu May 14, 2026

Environmental Commission

Commission will consider extended leave of absence for Commissioner Perrine

The Rahway Environmental Commission will discuss several updates, including reports on the Union County Hub, the Sustainable Jersey Summit, the Vital Signs Initiative, and watershed and sustainability applications. A key agenda item is the consideration of an extended leave of absence for Commissioner Perrine. The meeting also includes a presentation by Mr. O’Neill on CES matters and a citizen hearing.

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Rahway Environmental Commission AGENDA Thursday, May 14 , 202 6 7:00 PM This is a regular meeting of the City of Rahway Environmental Commission. Public notice of this meeting, in compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act, was published in the City Newspapers, posted on the public bulletin board in the Municipal Building, and aired on the community TV station. Informal discussion by Commission Members will precede each item on the Agenda . Any Commission Member wishing to comment for the record may do so after the item has been properly moved and seconded. Public comments on matters of environmental health or any item on the Agenda shall be called by the Chairman prior to the communications section. Individual comment shall be limited to five minutes per person. Citizens who desire to address the Commission with more detailed comment are asked to do so in writing, one week in advance to allow the Commissioners to become familiar with the subject. The public shall not be recognized at other times than those called for herein. __________________________________________ CALL TO ORDER CONVENED: _ _______ A reminder that cell phones should be turned off and the meeting shall be called to order __________________________________________ ROLL CALL On a call of the roll, the following Commissioners and Officials should be present: Mr. Vincent L a Rocc a , Chairman Present_____ Absent _____ M s. Clea Carchia , Commissioner Present_____ Absent _____ M r. James Keane , Comm …
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Wed May 13, 2026

Alcoholic Beverage Control Board

Rahway ABC Board to vote on a liquor license transfer

The Rahway Alcoholic Beverage Control Board will convene to approve minutes from a previous meeting and consider a resolution to authorize a person-to-person transfer of a retail consumption license.

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Regular Meeting 1 of 4 ABC - City of Rahway CITY OF RAHWAY MUNICIPAL BOARD ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL AGENDA May 13 , 202 6 , at 6:30 p.m. Council Chambers REGULAR MEETING 1. ROLL CALL - Board Member - Matthew Dobrowolski Board Member - Kimberly Hall Board Member - Edward Rengifo 2. OPE N PUBLIC MEETING STATEMENT- Notice of this meeting has been sent to the official newspapers and adequate and electronic notice has been provided in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act as required by law. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES April 1 5 , 202 6 -Regular Meeting 4. PUBLIC COMMENT - 3 minutes per speaker 5. NEW BUSINESS - 2026-01-05 Resolution to approve the Person-to-Person Place to Place transfer 2013- 33-005-013 for a Retail Consumption License 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 7. POLICE REPORTS 8. EXECUTIVE CLOSED SESSION  202 6 -0 2 -0 5 - Resolution Approving an Executive Closed Session 9. ADJOURNMENT
Mon May 4, 2026

Rahway City Council

Rahway City Council considers sale of property at 6 Broadway

The City Council is meeting to review a first-read ordinance regarding the sale of real property. The body is also adopting ordinances related to property acquisition and capital improvements.

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✓ Decided: Council elects Karla Timmons and adopts two $2‑plus million bond ordinances

The council elected Karla Timmons to fill the Third Ward seat and adopted the resolution confirming the vacancy fill. It approved two bond ordinances authorizing $2.75 million for a property purchase and $2.5 million for capital improvements. The body also adopted a package of consent‑agenda resolutions, approved the 6 Broadway property sale ordinance (first reading), and authorized a multicultural block party for May 29.

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1. 2. 3. 4. AGENDA PACKET Documents: 05-04-26-PUBLIC MEETING PACKET.PDF FIRST READ ORDINANCES Documents: O-14-26-ADMIN-SALE OF REAL PROPERTY-BLOCK 198 LOT 11-6 BROADWAY.PDF ADOPTED RESOLUTIONS Documents: ADOPTED RESOLUTIONS.PDF ADOPTED ORDINANCES Documents: O-12-26-ADOPT-FINANCE-PROPERTY ACQUISITION-ST. MARKS PROPERTY.PDF O-13-26-ADOPT-FINANCE-VARIOUS 2026 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS.PDF
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CITY OF RAHWAY, NEW JERSEY MUNICIPAL COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES May 4, 2026 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Council President Brooks called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. and asked for a Roll Call. PRESENT: Councilmembers Brown, Eastman, Miles, Mojica, Montesdeoca, Newbury, Brooks ABSENT: — Councilmember Gibilisco PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE and INVOCATION Council President Brooks led the Pledge of Allegiance. Councilmember Brown offered an Invocation. OPEN PUBLIC MEETING STATEMENT: City Clerk Capone read: Notice of this meeting has been sent to the official newspapers and adequate and electronic notice has been provided in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act as required by law. ELECTION OF MEMBER TO FILL THE THIRD WARD COUNCIL VACANCY Council President Brooks asked for a nomination from the list of three (3) candidates (Karla Timmons, JoAnn Gemenden and Katherine Gonzalez) that were provided by the Rahway Democratic Committee to fill the Third Ward Council seat. A motion was made by Councilmember Eastman, seconded by Councilmember Brown to nominate Karla Timmons as the Third Ward Councilmember and adopted by the following vote: YES: Councilmembers Brown, Eastman, Miles, Mojica, Montesdeoca, Newbury, Brooks ABSENT: — Councilmember Gibilisco Council President Brooks declared the motion carried. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION AR-121-26 A RESOLUTION FILLING THE THIRD WARD CITY COUNCIL VACANCY Motion to adopt the above titled Resolution was made by Councilmember Newbury, seco …
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Tue Apr 28, 2026

Planning Board

Mon Apr 27, 2026

Social Justice Commission

Social Justice Commission reviews FY 2026 finances and upcoming community initiatives

The commission will review minutes from the March 23 meeting, receive a financial report for fiscal year 2026, and hear updates from the City Council liaison and several initiative committees. Reports from the Social Media & PR Committee and the Presentation Committee will also be presented. Commissioners will have a public comment period and discuss upcoming community events.

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✓ Decided: Commission approved the March 23 meeting minutes

The Social Justice Commission approved the minutes from the March 23, 2026 meeting. The 2026 budget remains pending, with an estimated draft to be sent to administration. Several initiative updates were reported, including scholarship application extensions and upcoming community events.

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CITY OF RAHWAY -306705-26987500 Social Justice Commission REGULAR MEETING 112395-365125 Monday, April 27, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. Rahway Recreation Center – Room 110 3 City Hall Plaza, Rahway, NJ 07065 ROLL CALL WELCOME COMMISSIONERS AND GUESTS OPEN PUBLIC MEETING STATEMENT This Meeting was called pursuant to the provisions of the Open Public Meetings Act. Notice of this meeting was sent to the Union County Local Source, Home News Tribune, and the Star Ledger. In addition, copies of the notice were posted on the bulletin board in the Municipal Building and filed in the Office of the City Clerk. Notices on the bulletin board have remained continuously posted. Proper notice having been given; the Board Secretary is directed to include this statement in the minutes of this meeting. REVIEW OF PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES 3/23/26 RSJC MISSION Chair to recite Mission to inform General Public. The RSJC works with the framework of our four Pillars: Rights – Equity – Access – Participation FINANCIAL REPORT Led by chair. Finance committee to report on FY 2026 and the status of any approved, pending, or anticipated transactions. Discuss any recurring expenses (invoices to request and orders to place: Ex. media services, printing services, refreshments for standing activities CITY COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT Commissioners report on any relevant news or issues from the City Council. INITIATIVE COMMITTEES REPORT Led by chair. Each initiative lead will update the group status and next step for each …
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-309880-793800, J MINUTES CITY OF RAHWAY Monday, April 27, 2026 at 7:00 PM -635-66294000 The meeting was called to order at 7:04 PM. OPEN PUBLIC MEETING STATEMENT This Meeting was called pursuant to the provisions of the Open Public Meetings Act. Notice of this meeting was sent to the Union County Local Source, Home News Tribune, and the Star Ledger. In addition, copies of notice were posted on the bulletin board in the Municipal Building and filed in the Office of the City Clerk. Notices on the bulletin board have remained continuously posted. Proper notice having been given; the Board Secretary is directed to include this statement in the minutes of this meeting. ROLL CALL Present:Karla Alvarez, William Cooper, Brenda Caceres, Peter Kowal MINUTES 3/23/26 – Brenda Caceres and Karla Alvarez approved. FINANCIAL REPORT 2026 budget is still pending. The financial committee drafted an estimated 2026 FY budget to be sent to the administration office for approval. CITY COUNCIL LIASON REPORT N/A INITIATIVE COMMITTEES REPORT Scholarship update: the due date has been extended because the SJC is still waiting for RHS guidance counselors to submit seven more applications, then the selection process will begin. We will start next year’s application process in November. SJC movie night: the next movie to be shown is Crazy Rich Asians. Listening bench: the SJC will begin analyzing the data from the resident surveys by the end of this year. New and pending events: Hot Rods & Harleys. Di …
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Mon Apr 20, 2026

Zoning Board of Adjustment

Zoning Board to review subdivision application for 293 William St.

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will consider a minor subdivision application for a property at 293 William St. The board will also address the appointment of conflict attorneys.

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ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING AGENDA April 2 0 , 20 2 6 CALL TO ORDER The Regular meeting shall be called to order at 7 :0 0 p.m. 1 City Hall Plaza Rahway, NJ 07065 __________________________________________________ FLAG SALUTE The Board will then salute the flag. ______________________________________________________________________________ ROLL CALL On a call of the roll, the following Board Members and Officials shou ld be present: BOARD Ms. Joann Gemenden, Commissioner Mr. William Tomkiewicz, Commissioner Mr. Timothy Antisz, Commissioner Mr. Roy L. Smith, Commissioner Ms. Vanessa Carillo, Commissioner M r. Robert Parson, 1 st Alternate Commissioner M s . Courtney Anderson-Harvey , 2 nd Alternate Commissioner M s. Kelly Cruz , 3rd Alternate Commissioner M r. Kyle Malcolm , 4 th Alternate Commissioner Mr. Richard Zdan, Commissioner Vice Chairman Mr. William Hering, Commissioner Chairman Mr. Malcolm Thorpe , Esq, Boar d Attorney M r. Peter Bondar , Board Engineer Mr. Kevin O ’Brien, Board Planner Mr. Steven Decker, Board Secretary SWEARING IN: - Ms. Kelly Cruz ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING APRIL 2 0 , 20 2 6 PAGE TWO REGULAR MEETING: Integrity Holdings & Development LLC. 2 93 William St. Block 308 Lot 4 Application #0 1 /2 5 Minor S ubdivision with Use “ D ” Variance and Bulk “ C ” Variance OTHER BUSINESS: 1. Adoption of resolution awarding P rofessional S ervices to : James P. Nolan & Associates, LLC. , Eric Lange, Esq. , and appointment as Zoning Boar …
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Wed Apr 15, 2026

Alcoholic Beverage Control Board

Board will hold routine meeting covering minutes, reports, and closed session

The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board will approve the minutes from its March 11, 2026 meeting, hear public comments, receive police reports, and consider a resolution to hold an executive closed session. No substantive policy items are listed on the agenda.

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Regular Meeting 1 of 3 ABC - City of Rahway CITY OF RAHWAY MUNICIPAL BOARD ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL AGENDA A pril 1 5 , 202 6 , at 6:30 p.m. Council Chambers REGULAR MEETING 1. ROLL CALL - Board Member - Matthew Dobrowolski Board Member - Kimberly Hall Board Member - Edward Rengifo 2. OPE N PUBLIC MEETING STATEMENT- Notice of this meeting has been sent to the official newspapers and adequate and electronic notice has been provided in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act as required by law. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES March 11 , 202 6 -Regular Meeting 4. NEW BUSINESS 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 6. PUBLIC COMMENT - 3 minutes per speaker 7. POLICE REPORTS 8. EXECUTIVE CLOSED SESSION  202 6 -01 -0 4 - Resolution Approving an Executive Closed Session 9. ADJOURNMENT
Mon Apr 13, 2026

Rahway City Council

✓ Decided: Council approved a contract with ACRISURE NJ Partners for 2026 insurance services

The Rahway City Council adopted Resolution AR-120-26, approving a professional services contract with ACRISURE NJ Partners Insurance Services, LLC to provide risk manager services for the 2026 Joint Insurance Fund. The motion passed with all six councilmembers present voting yes; three members were absent. The council also voted to close the public hearing portion of the meeting and then adjourned the session.

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1. PUBLIC NOTICE Documents: PUBLIC NOTICE-04-13-26-SPECIAL MEETING.PDF 2. AGENDA PACKET Documents: 04-13-26 PUBLIC SPECIAL MEETING PACKET.PDF 3. ADOPTED RESOLUTIONS Documents: ADOPTED RESOLUTION.PDF
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CITY OF RAHWAY, NEW JERSEY MUNICIPAL COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES VIRTUAL AND IN-PERSON April 13, 2026 6:30 p.m. ROLL CALL Council President Brooks called the meeting to order at 6:37 p.m. and asked for a Roll Call. PRESENT: Councilmembers Eastman, Gibilisco, Miles (signed-on at 6:38 PM), Mojica, Newbury, Brooks ABSENT: Councilmembers Brown, Montesdeoca and Parson PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE and INVOCATION Council President Brooks led the Pledge of Allegiance. OPEN PUBLIC MEETING STATEMENT: City Clerk Capone read: Notice of this meeting has been sent to the official newspapers and adequate and electronic notice has been provided in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act as required by law. HEARING OF CITIZENS ON RESOLUTION OR ANY OTHER ITEM (Five minutes per speaker) Council President Brooks opened the floor for the Hearing of Citizens. With no one appearing, a motion was made by Councilmember Gibilisco, seconded by Councilmember Eastman, to close the Public Hearing portion of the meeting. YES: Councilmembers Eastman, Gibilisco, Miles, Mojica, Newbury, Brooks ABSENT: — Councilmembers Brown, Montesdeoca and Parson Council President Brooks declared the motion carried. RESOLUTION - ROLL CALL VOTE AR-120-26 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT TO ACRISURE NJ PARTNERS INSURANCE SERVICES, LLC FOR THE PROVISION OF 2026 JOINT INSURANCE FUND (JIF) RISK MANAGER SERVICES Motion to adopt the above titled Resolution was made by Councilmember Eastman, …
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Thu Apr 9, 2026

Environmental Commission

Commission will review the site plan for 280 St. Georges Ave.

The Rahway Environmental Commission will consider a site‑plan review for the property at 280 St. Georges Ave. The meeting will also include updates on the Vital Signs program, a waterway spill in Rahway, and the NJ Sustainability Application. Additional items include an Earth Day clean‑up discussion and reports from the Rahway River Watershed Association.

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✓ Decided: Commission approved March 12 meeting minutes and adjourned the session

The commission approved the minutes from the March 12, 2026 meeting after a motion by Commissioner Carchia and a second by Commissioner Bijlani. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous motion from Commissioner Antisz, seconded by Commissioner Keane. No other substantive actions were taken.

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Rahway Environmental Commission AGENDA Thursday, April 9 , 202 6 7:00 PM This is a regular meeting of the City of Rahway Environmental Commission. Public notice of this meeting, in compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act, was published in the City Newspapers, posted on the public bulletin board in the Municipal Building, and aired on the community TV station. Informal discussion by Commission Members will precede each item on the Agenda . Any Commission Member wishing to comment for the record may do so after the item has been properly moved and seconded. Public comments on matters of environmental health or any item on the Agenda shall be called by the Chairman prior to the communications section. Individual comment shall be limited to five minutes per person. Citizens who desire to address the Commission with more detailed comment are asked to do so in writing, one week in advance to allow the Commissioners to become familiar with the subject. The public shall not be recognized at other times than those called for herein. __________________________________________ CALL TO ORDER CONVENED: _ _______ A reminder that cell phones should be turned off and the meeting shall be called to order __________________________________________ ROLL CALL On a call of the roll, the following Commissioners and Officials should be present: Mr. Vincent L a Rocc a , Chairman Present_____ Absent _____ M s. Clea Carchia , Commissioner Present_____ Absent _____ M r. James Keane , Com …
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Rahway Environmental Commission MINUTES Thursday, April 9 , 202 6 7:00 PM CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7: 0 6 p.m. __________________________________________ ROLL CALL On a call of the roll, the following Commissioners and Officials were present: Mr. Vinny LaRocca , Chairman Ms. Clea Carchia, Commissioner Mr. James Keane, Commissioner Ms. Pranita Bijlani, Commissioner Mr. Trae Perrine, Commissioner Mr. Tim Antisz, First Alternate Commissioner Ms. Gina Holmes, Secretary Absent : Ms. Fran Zafra, Commissioner Ms. Leslie Rippon, Commissioner Ms. Joanna Miles, Council Liaison _________________________________________ FLAG SALUTE __________________________________________ MINUTES Approval of minutes of the Regular Meeting on Thursday, March 12 , 202 6 Motion: Commissioner Carchia Seconded: Commissioner Bijlani ______________________________________ ____ SPEAKER None ______________________________________ HEARING OF CITIZENS Tom O ’Neill – 593 Hemlock St., Rahway, NJ 07065 – no comments ____________________________________ ____ COMMUNICATIONS 3/16/26 – correspondence from Environmental Technology, Inc. – 1900 Lower Road – application for freshwater wetlands 3/26 – Support letter for Merchants & Drovers Tavern Museum 3/23/26 – correspondence from Mainstay Engineering Group, Inc. – 125 East Lincoln Ave. – NJDEP Treatment works approval application for Merck 3/26/26 – Support letter for Rahway River Watershed Association _________________________________________ NEW …
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Mon Apr 6, 2026

Rahway City Council

City Council to consider property acquisition and capital improvements

The Rahway City Council will review documents for a property acquisition and various 2026 capital improvement projects. The agenda also includes adopted resolutions and ordinances regarding community cats, traffic violations, and a streetscape improvement bond project.

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✓ Decided: Council approved two bond ordinances totaling $5.25 million for city projects

The council approved the March 2, 2026 meeting minutes and accepted the March bill payments. Two bond ordinances were introduced and adopted on first reading, authorizing $2,750,000 and $2,500,000 in bonds. A consent agenda covering resolutions AR-95-26 through AR-119-26 was adopted, and Resolution AR-97-26 was passed with one abstention. The public hearing portion of the meeting was formally closed.

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1. 2. 3. 4. AGENDA PACKET Documents: 04-6-26-PUBLIC MEETING PACKET.PDF FIRST READ ORDINANCES Documents: O-12-26-FINANCE-PROPERTY ACQUISITION-ST. MARKS PROPERTY.PDF O-13-26-FINANCE-VARIOUS 2026 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS.PDF ADOPTED RESOLUTIONS Documents: ADOPTED RESOLUTIONS.PDF ADOPTED ORDINANCES Documents: O-09-26-ADOPT-ADMIN-AMENDING CHAPTER 141 ANIMALS SECTION 141-25 COMMUNITY CATS.PDF O-10-26-ADOPT-POLICE-AMENDING CHAPTER 401,VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC, SECTION3,VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES.PDF O-11-26-ADOPT-FINANCE-BOND-STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS (BANNER POLE PROJECT).PDF
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CITY OF RAHWAY, NEW JERSEY MUNICIPAL COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES April 6, 2026 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Council President Brooks called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. and asked for a Roll Call. PRESENT: Councilmembers Brown, Eastman, Gibilisco, Miles, Mojica, Newbury, Brooks ABSENT: — Councilmembers Montesdeoca and Parson PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE and INVOCATION Council President Brooks led the Pledge of Allegiance. Councilmember Brown offered an Invocation. COUNCIL STATEMENT OF MEETING DECORUM Council President Brooks stated that the Council’s goal in this chamber is to ensure that local government remains accessible, transparent and most importantly respectful to every resident of Rahway. To achieve this, we rely on established rules of decorum. These are not intended to limit the public’s discourse, or rather to protect any courage from the right of every individual to be heard. A few reasons why we observe this are: equity of voice, we implement a five-minute time limit per speaker to ensure that no single individual or group can dominate the floor. This allows us to hear from as many residents as possible within a reasonable timeframe. It is a safe environment to descend. Public meetings can involve passionate debate, which is alright, but decorum ensures that even when opinions differ sharply the environment remains civil as children are watching. Every resident should feel that they can step up to this microphone and speak freely without the fear of intimidation or …
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💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
$155.8MMERCK SHARP & DOHME LLC
Department of Health and Human Services · ERVEBO PROCUREMENT
$1.4MELECTRONIC MARINE SYSTEMS, INC.
Department of Defense · N104C - - PM1 - J. GREENE - T-AO CLASS UPGRADE OF THE CARGO CONTROL SO
$533,000PROVISIONS UNLIMITED LLC
Department of Veterans Affairs · EAST ORANGE AND LYONS VAMCS - GENERATOR SERVICE CONTRACT BASE PLUS 4
$342,254MERCK SHARP & DOHME LLC
Department of Veterans Affairs · WINREVAIR 45MG/VIAL INJ,LYPHL
$166,757ELECTRONIC MARINE SYSTEMS, INC.
Department of Defense · CARGO CONSOLE GROOM AND REPAIR FOR T-AO VESSEL.
$147,446ELECTRONIC MARINE SYSTEMS, INC.
Department of Defense · USNS KAISER CARGO CONSOLE SYSTEM REPAIRS
$142,814PROVISIONS UNLIMITED LLC
Department of Transportation · PROVIDE SNOW REMOVAL SERVICE FOR NY ARTCC AND NY TRACON
$115,957LC ENGINEERS, INC.
Department of Defense · NSN: 3040-01-193-7422 COMMODITY NAME: CYLINDER ASSEMBLY SYSTEM: PATRIO
$110,755PROVISIONS UNLIMITED LLC
Department of Veterans Affairs · BOLIER CONDENSATE REPAIR SERVICES LYONS,NJ BUILDING 14
$106,500PROVISIONS UNLIMITED LLC
Department of Veterans Affairs · EMERGENCY FIRE SPRINKLER REPAIR

Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.

🌐 County-level context (Union County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Traffic fatalities3 (2 pedestrian · 2023)
Business establishments14,276 (208,505 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$2,140/mo (731 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy26.3% (low numeracy 37% · 2017)

Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC

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Permitted housing units

Outcomes — economic mobility

source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research use

For kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:

White kids
0.548
All kids
0.432
Black kids
0.367

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