RAHWAY, NJ – Although City Council approved expanding the Special Improvement District to four times the original size in December, last week they slightly amended that ordinance while approving a $760,000 operation budget despite public objection.} The amended ordinance deleted a business inadvertently included in the original ordinance, bringing the total number of newly included […]
Thanks to an organ donor from West Orange, Janice McNamara of Rahway is alive today
RAHWAY, NJ – Without the gift of life she received from a complete stranger, city resident Janice McNamara would not be alive and healthy today. Sunday, McNamara and others on “Team One Love,” including the family of her donor, will honor the person who made this possible by participating in the NJ Sharing Network’s 5th […]
Report says RAD doled out contracts to former mayor’s firm without bid process
RAHWAY, NJ — The state comptroller’s office recently took a dim view of how the Rahway Arts District doled out contracts to a former mayor’s firm, when they should have gone out for public bidding. According to a letter dated April 13 from the state comptroller’s office of investigation, the district failed to follow state bidding […]
RAHWAY, NJ — The Blue and Gold Club at Franklin Elementary School in Rahway recently made a special visit to the temperary Linden Animal Shelter on Range Road in Linden. Volunteers from the club made dog biscuits and then went to the shelter to visit and spend some time with the animals. They were able to […]
County, city say ‘mischaracterizations’ partly to blame
RAHWAY, NJ — Although the county and city are sharing costs to make close to $5 million in upgrades to the sports area of Rahway River Park, a grassroots group of residents are trying to stop the project. According to county officials, discussions about upgrading the sports area of the park began in 2011. Then […]
RAHWAY, NJ – The city responded to a lawsuit brought by a group of 100 business owners who feel the expansion of the Special Improvement District was unlawful. Brian Hak, the newly appointed Rahway city council attorney as of 2015 and a member of the legal firm Weiner Lesniak, disagreed with the majority of the […]
RAHWAY, NJ — The Liberty Harley-Davidson & Buell dealership of downtown Rahway held their very own St. Patrick’s Day celebration last Saturday afternoon right inside their showroom. Local residents and potential customers alike were treated to free unlimited corned beef, cabbage, potatoes and rye bread along with a giant keg of green beer. At right, young […]
RAHWAY — The Gateway Family YMCA – Rahway Branch has hired Jaimie Hinshelwood in the position of Aquatic Director at the 1564 Irving St. location. “The Gateway Family YMCA – Rahway Branch is thrilled to welcome Jaimie Hinshelwood as our new Aquatics Director, said Associate Executive Director Ed Soder. “Along with a positive attitude and lots of creative […]
RAHWAY — Rock musician James Maddock will perform at Union County Performing Arts Center’s Hamilton Stage, 360 Hamilton St., Rahway, on Friday, March 27 at 8 p.m. Advance tickets are $25 and can be purchased at www.ucpac.org. The concert is part of the ongoing Split Level Concert Series which highlights critically acclaimed singer-songwriters in a uniquely intimate setting. After […]
CRANFORD – Union County College has established a location at the Union County Performing Arts Center in the heart of downtown Rahway. This new facility expands their ability to bring their class offerings closer to home for businesses and non-profit organizations as well as individuals. Among the planned programs are classes by the Industry-Business Institute for employees of businesses […]