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 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
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   "date": "2026-07-28",
   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": "Board will approve May minutes and review a bulk C variance application",
   "summary": "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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   "date": "2026-09-28",
   "body": "Social Justice Commission",
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   "summary": null,
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   "date": "2026-10-26",
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   "summary": null,
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   "body": "Rahway City Council",
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  {
   "date": "2026-11-16",
   "body": "Social Justice Commission",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofrahway.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_11162026-707",
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  {
   "date": "2026-12-07",
   "body": "Rahway City Council",
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   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofrahway.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_12072026-653",
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  {
   "date": "2026-12-21",
   "body": "Social Justice Commission",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
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   "date": "2026-07-20",
   "body": "Zoning Board of Adjustment",
   "headline": "Zoning Board to hear variance application for 1583 High Street",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofrahway.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07202026-679",
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   "date": "2026-07-15",
   "body": "Rahway Redevelopment Agency",
   "headline": "Agency to purchase property at 169-171 W. Main Street",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofrahway.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07152026-712",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofrahway.org/AgendaCenter"
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-06",
   "body": "Rahway City Council",
   "headline": "Council will consider multiple budget, infrastructure and development ordinances",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofrahway.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07062026-648",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofrahway.org/AgendaCenter"
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-29",
   "body": "Rahway City Council",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofrahway.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06292026-711",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofrahway.org/AgendaCenter"
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-23",
   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofrahway.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06232026-667",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofrahway.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-22",
   "body": "Social Justice Commission",
   "headline": "Rahway Social Justice Commission to review initiative reports and financial status",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofrahway.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06222026-704",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofrahway.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06222026-704",
   "source": "https://www.cityofrahway.org/AgendaCenter"
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-15",
   "body": "Zoning Board of Adjustment",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofrahway.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06152026-678",
   "minutes_url": null,
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-11",
   "body": "Environmental Commission",
   "headline": "Public notice of RVSA RNG project and air permit renewal",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofrahway.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06112026-709",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofrahway.org/AgendaCenter"
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-08",
   "body": "Rahway City Council",
   "headline": "Council considers new filming and water/sewer ordinances",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofrahway.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06082026-647",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofrahway.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06082026-647",
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-28",
   "body": "Rahway Redevelopment Agency",
   "headline": "Agency approves legal and engineering contracts for 2026",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofrahway.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05282026-703",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofrahway.org/AgendaCenter"
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-20",
   "body": "Rahway Redevelopment Agency",
   "headline": "Agency will vote on a purchase agreement for two Hamilton Street properties.",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofrahway.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05202026-701",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofrahway.org/AgendaCenter"
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-18",
   "body": "Zoning Board of Adjustment",
   "headline": "Board will consider a variance application for Integrity Holdings at 293 William St.",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofrahway.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05182026-677",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofrahway.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-14",
   "body": "Environmental Commission",
   "headline": "Commission will consider extended leave of absence for Commissioner Perrine",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofrahway.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05142026-700",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofrahway.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-13",
   "body": "Alcoholic Beverage Control Board",
   "headline": "Rahway ABC Board to vote on a liquor license transfer",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofrahway.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05132026-699",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofrahway.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-04",
   "body": "Rahway City Council",
   "headline": "Rahway City Council considers sale of property at 6 Broadway",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofrahway.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05042026-646",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofrahway.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05042026-646",
   "source": "https://www.cityofrahway.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofrahway.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04282026-665",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofrahway.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-27",
   "body": "Social Justice Commission",
   "headline": "Social Justice Commission reviews FY 2026 finances and upcoming community initiatives",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofrahway.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04272026-698",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofrahway.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04272026-698",
   "source": "https://www.cityofrahway.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-20",
   "body": "Zoning Board of Adjustment",
   "headline": "Zoning Board to review subdivision application for 293 William St.",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofrahway.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04202026-676",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofrahway.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-15",
   "body": "Alcoholic Beverage Control Board",
   "headline": "Board will hold routine meeting covering minutes, reports, and closed session",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofrahway.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04152026-697",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofrahway.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-13",
   "body": "Rahway City Council",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofrahway.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04132026-696",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofrahway.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04132026-696",
   "source": "https://www.cityofrahway.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-09",
   "body": "Environmental Commission",
   "headline": "Commission will review the site plan for 280 St. Georges Ave.",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofrahway.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04092026-695",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofrahway.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04092026-695",
   "source": "https://www.cityofrahway.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-06",
   "body": "Rahway City Council",
   "headline": "City Council to consider property acquisition and capital improvements",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofrahway.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04062026-645",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofrahway.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04062026-645",
   "source": "https://www.cityofrahway.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-24",
   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": "Board will review and adopt the New Jersey Housing Element and Fair Share Plan.",
   "summary": "The Planning Board will consider adopting the New Jersey Housing Element and Fair Share Plan as part of Rahway’s Master Plan. It will also consider two minor subdivision/site‑plan applications—one for East Cherry Street (Block 317 Lot 13) by Watt Hotel LLC and another for 1403 Irving Street (Block 316 Lot 3.02). The Board will approve any corrections to the minutes from the February 24, 2026 meeting and will hear a report from the Zoning Board Chair.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofrahway.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03242026-664",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofrahway.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-23",
   "body": "Social Justice Commission",
   "headline": "Rahway Social Justice Commission to review initiatives and 2026-2027 appointments",
   "summary": "The Social Justice Commission will welcome new commissioners and review the status of various community initiatives. The body will also receive a financial report for FY 2026 and discuss a three-month calendar of local events.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofrahway.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03232026-694",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofrahway.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03232026-694",
   "source": "https://www.cityofrahway.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-18",
   "body": "Rahway Redevelopment Agency",
   "headline": "Agency accepts $878,045 grant for hazardous site remediation",
   "summary": "The Rahway Redevelopment Agency will adopt several resolutions, including appointing a secretary with a $5,000 annual stipend. It will accept a Hazardous Discharge Site Remediation Fund grant of up to $878,044.95 for the Summit Finishing site. The agency will approve a professional services contract with T&M Associates for up to $8,500 for environmental engineering related to 173 Main Street. It will also extend the conditional developer status for 252 Westcott Drive LLC and approve the February 18, 2026 meeting minutes.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofrahway.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03182026-691",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.cityofrahway.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03182026-691",
   "source": "https://www.cityofrahway.org/AgendaCenter"
  }
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