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PUBLISHED BY THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR VOL XIX ISSUE 1 | FALL 2010 EDITION

ALL THE WORLD’S A STAGE: THIS ISSUE THE SOON-TO-BE-EXPANDED Mayor’s Message 2 RAHWAY ARTS DISTRICT Health Tips 3

Conservatory 4 AMPHITHEATRE Arts Guild Events 5 Phone Directory 6

Water Awareness 7

Calendar & Biz 9

Senior Scene 10

UCPAC Events 12

Holiday at Home 2010

Mark Scheeiber 2010 Annual Tree Lighting Rahway will soon have an of the Rahway River and This open air amphitheatre the new spatial connection to Friday, Nov 26 additional space for the parking. The amphitheatre will be nestled into a bend in the river and landscape. 7 p.m. performing arts when the replaces the former Hamilton the river and appears molded These arts buildings will City Hall Plaza new outdoor amphitheatre Laundry building, which by the action of the water. also achieve a green agenda, on Hamilton Street opens suffered severe damage from The sweeping concrete walls not just in the environmental in 2011. flooding in the 1990s. warp up to become a stage remediation of brownfield Holiday Craft Fair Construction of the house. This outdoor venue sites but through their Friday, Nov 26 1,100-seat amphitheatre is is linked by a riverfront walk accessibility to transporta- 5 – 10 p.m. expected to begin this fall to a renovated and expanded tion, resource use, and I’m eager to see this project and will launch a seasonal 15,000 square foot former energy efficiency. The park Saturday, Nov 27 lineup of music, dance and get underway to complement industrial building that will itself will be a demonstration 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. theater in the spring. The the many exciting things house a 200-seat theatre, project for sustainable flood Rahway Recreation Center amphitheatre is designed by already happening in our classrooms, and dance space plain and river bank treat- Farewell Mills Gatsch Ar- as well as program support ment and the theatre build- Arts District downtown For more information visit chitects of Princeton and will — Mayor James Kennedy space. The dynamism of this ing is seeking Leadership in also feature a public walkway space resides in its “found” Energy & Building Design www.cityofrahway.com along the Robinson’s Branch industrial quality, as well as in (LEED) certification. or call (732) 669-3600

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A MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR’S DESK By Mayor James Kennedy

It is with mixed emotions of private sector investment create the Rahway Art Hive that I write this, my final and new members on the and take advantage of our column for the Rahway UPCAC board will help kick proximity to New York City, Review. We launched the off an exciting new season in our relatively affordable real January that will take the arts estate and a community that VOLUME XIX • ISSUE 1 • FALL 2010 Rahway Review almost 20 years ago as a way to inform center down an exciting path is welcoming of the arts. our residents about happen- of improved programming. 2011 will mark the open- The Rahway Review is published by the Office of Administration Ten years ago my admin- ing of the long-awaited of the City of Rahway. Its purpose is to keep citizens informed ings in their hometown. I hope that this newsletter will istration created the Arts amphitheatre on Hamilton of important programs and events that the administration has continue to be an educational Guild of New Jersey gallery, Street that will be a new developed in efforts to improve the quality of life in Rahway. resource to keep everyone classroom and performance outdoor seasonal home for aware of the many exciting space in the Victorian-era the performing arts and will 12,000 newsletters are printed and mailed to each postal things going on in Rahway. Claude Reed Center. They be complimented by the customer in the City of Rahway. Others are distributed by In January, my State of the are joined by the skilled establishment of additional request to individuals, companies and organizations interested City speech addressed the artisans at Sagebrush Studios theater and dance space in in living or doing business in the City. economic importance of the and St. Georges Art Glass the adjacent Bell Building. arts and how Rahway can be along Irving Street. In just The piano loft on Irving Although great care has been taken to ensure that information poised to take advantage of the past three years, local Street has already opened its contained in this newsletter is accurate, the City of Rahway this opportunity in times of artists have organized to doors to the public. Talented assumes no liability for errors or omissions. recession and uncertainty. students from Julliard as The manufacturing and well as other reputable music schools are already capital- The Rahway Review welcomes comments and concerns from retail economies that many izing on this studio. its readers. These may be sent to: of us recall from our youth or our parents’ generation These new facilities will all are gone and will not return Twenty-five enhance our public schools’ City of Rahway well-established and award- Office of Administration in the same forms. Rahway needs to connect with grow- winning music and theater One City Hall Plaza, Rahway, NJ 07065 years ago, the ing economic trends that will programs. We will cultivate help cushion us against future a new generation who will downturns. volunteers grow up appreciating and Author and researcher taking advantage of the arts Richard Florida has written and the cultural and eco- MAYOR Fifth Ward extensively on the “creative behind the nomic benefits that it brings. James Kennedy Jennifer Wenson Maier class” and how jobs in We are presented with 1314 Bryant Street the arts are making up an a once-in-a-generation BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR (732) 396-8536 extremely important – and Union County opportunity to establish a Peter Pelissier profitable – area of this new sustainable economic model Sixth Ward group of workers. Creative for Rahway that will last Performing for years. Human creativity Samson Steinman class employment has is our ultimate economic RAHWAY MUNICIPAL COUNCIL 1104 Plymouth Drive seen relatively low rates of resource and if we do not (732) 388-4475 unemployment during the Arts Center capitalize on current trends First Ward course of the economic crisis and these jobs will make up now, we will find it much Robert Rachlin At Large more difficult to “play catch- 2215 Allen Street James Baker, Vice President roughly half of all projected transformed U.S. employment growth up” and sustain any momen- (732) 499-7389 596 Leesville Avenue – adding 6.8 million new tum when the economy (732) 574-1206 jobs by 2018. Studies just the run-down picks up. Second Ward released last month show that I would like to thank the Michael Cox, Council President At Large our metropolitan region is thousands of wonderful 776 West Scott Avenue Salvatore Mione poised to lead the nation in Rahway Theatre residents of Rahway who (732) 388-2880 1452 New Church Street job growth in these sectors. supported our shared vision (732) 574-1328 A modest investment made for our community over these Third Ward now will pay off well into into a regional past two decades. Stable Jerry Scaturo At Large the future, not only for our property taxes and economic 515 Albermarle Street Nancy Saliga employment prospects, but destination growth were the hallmark (732) 381-1924 1103 Milton Boulevard for neighborhood improve- of those years. I will refocus (732) 574-3188 ment and quality of life. my energies on growing the cultural arts in Rahway in Fourth Ward Twenty-five years ago, the for the the future and I invite you David Brown Editor volunteers behind the Union County Performing Arts to join with me on this new 353 East Stearns Street Jeffrey J. Jotz and exciting journey that (732) 388-6545 (732) 827-2100 Center transformed the run- performing arts. down Rahway Theatre into will create more jobs, vibrant Publication Design: Wizdom Media | wizdommedia.com a regional destination for the neighborhoods and an excit- ing, diverse city. The Rahway Review is printed by: AJ Images performing arts. An infusion

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Neighborhood RAHWAY HEALTH DEPARTMENT watch teams forming Directly or indirectly we are reporting suspicious and all affected by crime that criminal activity to the police, has caused injury, financial and initiating actions which IMPORTANT TIPS loss and intimidation. These reduce criminal opportunity. situations demonstrate In these times of reported vividly the need for commu- apathy within our communi- nity involvement and as- ties, it is encouraging to find FOR WEST NILE sistance in crime prevention, the concern and involvement reporting and efforts through you and your neighbors the Rahway Police Depart- display with neighborhood ment Neighborhood Watch watch efforts. The Rahway VIRUS PREVENTION Program. This community- Police Department stands based crime prevention pro- ready to assist and support gram is a simple and direct you with this program. approach toward protecting our community from crimi- For assistance nal attacks. The program involves the reduction of with this program criminal opportunity through please contact citizen participation in crime Detective William Eicholz prevention measures, such as being alert and aware, at (732) 827-2079

Pedestrian Safety is a Shared Responsibility!

There is no one cause of crashes involving pedestrians. Pedestrians and motorists must both do their part to keep pedestrians safe. Children and senior citizens are at a higher risk of being struck by a motor vehicle. Special emphasis must be made to educate children and seniors about the importance of walking safely.

Pedestrians Motorists n Always cross at corners, n Yield to pedestrians in Health Officer Rick Proctor (left) speaks with Sean Devaney (center) and Ralph Strano (right) of the Union  within marked crosswalks crosswalks. Failure to yield County Bureau of Mosquito Control. The County’s mosquito control team has been very active in Rahway this where available.  carries a fine up to season. Mosquitoes are rampant throughout Union County and the Bureau has been treating breeding areas n Look left, right and left $100.00 and 2 point as well as spraying pesticide to kill adult mosquitos in known high activity areas. There have been 15 mosquito again before crossing.  license penalty (39:4-36). pools testing positive for West Nile Virus in Union County with several in Rahway. Rahway Department of Watch for turning cars. n Watch for pedestrians Health and Senior Services urges residents to use take protective measures when outdoors and look for and elimi- n Obey traffic signals,  when turning right on red. nate standing water and breeding areas on their property. especially “Walk/Don’t n Obey speed limits. Walk”. n Do not block or park in n Remain alert! Don’t  crosswalks. assume that cars are going n Be alert for pedestrian at Heath Officer Rick Keep your property Aerate water gardens and to stop.  all times. n Wear reflective clothing Proctor has issued mosquito ”unfriendly” ornamental pools, or stock by removing all sources of them with fish. when walking at night. helpful tips to keep standing or stagnant water n Stay sober. Walking Seniors you and your loved where mosquito larvae can Clean and chlorinate while impaired greatly n Walk on sidewalks and breed. Mosquitoes will swimming pools that are increases your chances of cross only at corners, ones safe from West develop in any standing water not being used. If you cover being struck. within marked crosswalks. Nile Virus and other or puddle that lasts more your pool while on vacation, n Wear bright-colored or than 4 days! remember that mosquitoes reflective clothing, diseases transmitted can also breed in the water Children especially at night. by mosquitoes. Dispose of tin cans, plastic that collects on the cover n Cross at intersections only. n Look left, right and containers, ceramic pots and after it rains. n Never cross from left again before crossing Avoid shaded areas when old, discarded tires. One tire in-between parked cars. and be on the lookout for mosquitoes may be resting. can produce tens of millions Use insect repellents n Before crossing, look left, turning vehicles. Limit outdoor activities in of mosquitoes in a single that contain DEET (N, right and left again and n Make eye contact with the the evening and early morn- season. N-Diethyl-meta Toluamide) listen for traffic. driver before crossing in ings (dusk to dawn) when only as directed by the n Wear light colored or front of a vehicle. mosquitoes are most active. Clean clogged roof gutters. manufacturer’s instructions. reflective clothing at night. n Learn the proper use of Avoid prolonged and excessive use of n Obey all traffic signs  and “Walk/Don’t Walk” Wear Protective Clothing, Eliminate standing water DEET. Do not use on infants, and signals. signals. if weather permits, , such as that collects in: wheelbar- avoid applying higher concentra- n Avoid playing in driveways n Use the buddy system. long-sleeved shirts and pants. rows, plastic wading pools, tion products directly to the skin of or on sidewalks near Walk and cross with others birdbaths, buckets, recycling children (apply repellent to clothing roadways. when possible. Drill extra holes in the containers and cover chil- and footwear). Avoid using DEET n If possible do not walk at bottom of outdoor recycling dren’s sandboxes. on damaged skin (sunburn, cuts, night during bad weather containers. eczema or psoriasis). such as snow, rain or ice. WWW.CITYOFRAHWAY.COM 3 FALL 2010

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LEGEND OF THE WORLD STAGE Paolo Fazioli COMES TO RAHWAY’S UCPAC! THE FAZIOLI PIANO LOFT

The City of Rahway’s and autographed the City A Grand Performance of the most prestigious jazz worldwide. If you missed magnificent F228 Fazioli of Rahway’s Fazioli grand Emmet Cohen of Montclair piano awards in the country. his performance in town at grand piano, shipped direct piano. is an extraordinary talent With only 5 finalists for the the Fazioli Piano Loft, you from Italy, was unveiled and The Fazioli piano loft at with a lot of buzz around 2011 Cole Porter Fellow- should consider making the dedicated on Sunday, Febru- UCPAC is an intimate space him. Emmet is a jazz pianist ship, the competition is sure trip to see him at Cecil’s ary 21 in the Fazioli piano that offers an extraordinary who, at just 20 years old, is to be fierce. Emmet is the (West Orange) or Trumpets loft at the Union County opportunity to experience a already playing famous jazz youngest finalist and stands (Montclair), where he still Performing Arts Center. piano concert. You are just clubs and music festivals to win a two-year fellowship performs occassionally. On Thursday, March 11, Mr. feet away from the artist around the world. He is (valued at $75,000) as well Paolo Fazioli, extraordinary and the Fazioli grand piano. already an award winning as $50,000, career assistance, For more information on the piano maker, visited the You’re practically on stage musician and has been publicity, professional fees Fazioli Piano Loft please Fazioli piano loft at UCPAC with the music. selected as a finalist for one and other opportunities visit: www.ucpac.org.

Art Exhibits

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DID YOU KNOW PET WASTE POLLUTES OUR WATERS? What You Can Do To Help Protect Our Water…

Clean and plentiful water is important to our families, our environment, our economy and our quality of life.

Animal waste from pets Animal waste contains a high minimum, your community can pollute our waters. concentration of nutrients as must require that pet owners When left on the ground, pet well as bacteria and disease- or their keepers immediately waste is washed by rain and causing microorganisms that and properly dispose of their melting snow and ice into can cause problems. pet’s solid waste deposited on storm drains that carry it to any public or private property our rivers, lakes, the ocean What you can do not owned or possessed by and drinking water. Pet owners or anyone who that person. People with takes your pet for walks must assistance animals such as properly dispose of the waste Seeing Eye dogs are exempt. by picking it up, wrapping it Make sure you know what and either placing it in the your municipality requires – trash or flushing it un- and follow it. wrapped down the toilet. Thank you for doing your Your municipality is part to keep New Jersey’s required to adopt and enforce waters clean. local pet-waste laws. At a

RAHWAY MUNICIPAL DIRECTORY For more information, please contact the following: If you get an answering machine when calling any of the following numbers, please leave a message New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and your call will be returned as soon as possible. All area codes are 732 unless otherwise specified. Division of Water Quality Bureau of Nonpoint Pollution Control Municipal Offices Helpful Numbers Municipal Stormwater Regulation Program Accounts Payable ………… 827-2017 Board of Education ……… 396-1000 (609) 633-7021 Building Inspector ………… 827-2087 RWJ Hospital ………………381-4200 City Clerk …………………827-2100 Rahway Library …………… 340-1551 Visit www.njstormwater.org or Community Development … 827-2193 NJ Transit …………… (800) 772-2222 www.nonpointsource.org Comptroller/Finance ……… 827-2022 P.A.L. …………………… 669-3610 Additional information is also available at Municipal Court …………… 827-2039 P.A.L. Hot Line …………… 827-2097 U. S. Environmental Protection Agency Web sites Economic Development ……827-2176 Parking Authority ………… 381-8778 www.epa.gov/npdes/stormwater or www.epa.gov/nps Emergency Management … 827-2053 Post Office ……………… 388-3264 Engineering ……………… 827-2176 Rahway Center Partnership …396-3545 Fire (non emergency) ………827-2155 Rahway Chiefs …………… 827-2191 Fire Prevention Bureau ……827-2133 Rahway Y.M.C.A. ………… 388-0057 CITY OF RAHWAY First Aid ………………… 827-2013 Union County Arts Center … 499-8226 Health Department ……… 827-2085 Mayor’s Office …………… 827-2009 Rahway Schools Home Improvement Loans Qualified homeowners may be eligible Municipal Administrator …… 827-2001 Superintendent’s Office …… 396-1020 for low-interest or 0% interest deferred Police (non emergency) …… 827-2200 Business Administrator ……396-1010 loans, up to $25,000.00 Public Works ……………… 827-2060 Services for Children ……… 396-1035 Recreation ……………… 669-3600 Rahway High School ……… 396-1100 Repairs may include—new roofs, windows, Recreation Hot Line ……… 827-2095 Intermediate School ……… 396-1025 bathrooms, kitchens, heating, siding, Recycling ………………… 827-2159 Grover Cleveland School . .… 396-1040 painting, etc. Tax Assessor ……………… 827-2030 Franklin School …………… 396-1050 Tax Collector ……………… 827-2050 Madison School …………… 396-1070 Call (732) 827-2193 United Water ………… (877) 303-2435 Roosevelt School ………… 396-1060 for an application Vital Statistics …………… 827-2085

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Pollution on streets, parking lots and lawns is washed by rain into storm drains, then directly to our drinking water supplies and the ocean and lakes our children play in. Fertilizer, oil, pesticides, SOLUTIONS TO STORMWATER POLLUTION: detergents, pet waste, grass clippings: You name it and it EASY THINGS YOU CAN DO EVERY DAY TO ends up in our water.

Stormwater pollution is one of New Jersey’s greatest PROTECT OUR WATER threats to clean and plentiful water, and that’s why we’re label for guidance. dropped on public or other all doing something about it. Limit your use of fertil- Don’t litter izers and pesticides • Use natural or less toxic people’s property. • Place litter in trash By sharing the responsibil- • Do a soil test to see if you alternatives when possible. • Make sure you know your receptacles. ity and making small, easy need a fertilizer. • Recycle used motor oil. town’s or agency’s require- • Recycle. Recycle. Recycle. changes in our daily lives, we • Do not apply fertilizers if • Contact your municipality, ments and comply with • Participate in community can keep common pollutants heavy rain is predicted. county or facility manage- them. It’s the law. And cleanups. out of stormwater. It all adds • Look into alternatives ment office for the loca- remember to: up to cleaner water, and it for pesticides. tions of hazardous-waste • Use newspaper, bags or Dispose of yard waste saves the high cost of clean- • Maintain a small lawn disposal facilities. pooper-scoopers to pick properly ing up once it’s dirty. and keep the rest of your up wastes. • Keep leaves and grass out property or yard in a Keep pollution out of • Dispose of the wrapped of storm drains. As part of New Jersey’s natural state with trees storm drains pet waste in the trash or • If your municipality or initiative to keep our water and other native • Municipalities and many unwrapped in a toilet. agency has yard waste col- clean and plentiful and to vegetation that requires other public agencies are • Never discard pet waste in lection rules, follow them. meet federal requirements, little or no fertilizer. required to mark certain a storm drain. • Use leaves and grass clip- many municipalities and • If you use fertilizers and storm drain inlets with pings as a resource other public agencies includ- pesticides, follow the messages reminding for compost. ing colleges and military instructions on the label on people that storm drains Don’t feed wildlife • Use a mulching mower that bases must adopt ordinances are connected to local • Do not feed wildlife, such or other rules prohibit- how to correctly apply it. recycles grass clippings waterbodies. as ducks and geese, in into the lawn. ing various activities that Properly use and dispose • Do not let sewage or other public areas. contribute to stormwater wastes flow into a storm- • Many municipalities and pollution. Breaking these of hazardous products • Hazardous products water system. other public agencies must rules can result in fines or enact and enforce a rule other penalties. include some household or commercial cleaning Clean up after your pet that prohibits wildlife • Many municipalities and feeding in these areas. As a resident, business, or products, lawn and garden other member of the New care products, motor oil, public agencies must Jersey community, it is antifreeze, and paints. enact and enforce local important to know these • Do not pour any hazardous pet-waste rules. easy things you can do every products down a storm • An example is requiring day to protect our water. drain because storm drains pet owners or their keepers are usually connected to to pick up and properly dispose of pet waste CONTACT INFORMATION local waterbodies and the water is not treated. For more information on stormwater related • If you have hazardous topics, visit: products in your home or www.njstormwater.org or workplace, make sure you www.nonpointsource.org store or dispose of them properly. Read the Additional information is also available at U. S. Environmental Protection Agency Web sites: www.epa.gov/npdes/storm water or www.epa.gov/nps New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Division of Water Quality Bureau of Nonpoint Pollution Control Municipal Stormwater Regulation Program: (609) 633-7021

CITYWIDE EFFORT IN PLACE TO RESOLVE DOWNTOWN SEWER FLOODING

For many years, heavy discharge into the rivers as a Private property owners are City of Rahway, examples of discharged into the sanitary rainfalls have caused sanitary combined sewer system. asked to examine their storm such drains that need to be sewer system costs Rahway sewer flooding in a number Following a mandate from drains so this separation can disconnected are: roof drains, sewer customers thousands of of downtown buildings in the New Jersey Depart- be completed across the City. yard drains, driveway and dollars each year in additional Rahway. The flooding is be- ment of Environmental Property owners will soon parking area drains, sump expenses to treat the runoff ing caused primarily by storm Protection, the City has been be receiving information pump discharge piping and and threatens the health of drains from private properties working during the past few about disconnecting storm similar drains. the Rahway River during that are still connected to a decades to separate the storm drains from the sanitary In addition to causing periods of heavy rain. The sewer system that, in some sewer from the sanitary sewer sewer lateral under the street. expensive flooding for cooperation of the public areas, was built in the 19th system within all of the city’s In accordance with Chapter downtown homes and busi- would be greatly appreciated. Century and was piped to rights-of-way. 337-38 of the Code of the nesses, storm water illegally

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A SUCCESS DOWNTOWN… 2010 HOT RODS & HARLEYS A few thousand people filled downtown Rahway on Saturday, May 15, 2010 to enjoy “Hot Rods & Harleys,” which was sponsored by the Rahway Center Partnership, RSI Bank and Liberty Harley Davidson. Some 75 classic cars and hundreds of motorcycles were also on display, as well as music, food and products sold by downtown merchants.

The City Division of Solid Waste and Recycling recently took delivery of two 25 yard Crane Carrier garbage trucks. The trucks were purchased via Keep our streets safe in the snow public bid from Airbrake & Equipment of Hillside at a cost of approximately $484,000. They The Rahway Police Department reminds resi- will be replacing two 12 year-old dents that if you reside on a street posted “No trucks that have become too costly Parking When Road is Snow Covered,” you are to maintain. required to remove your vehicle from the street From left are Acting Public Works Superintendent Bob Farr, when it snows. The Police Department needs Mayor James Kennedy and your cooperation so the streets can be plowed Mike Presley and Mike Smalling of the Division of Solid Waste efficiently and they can be kept safe. If your and Recycling. vehicle is not removed during a snowfall, it will be subject to a summons and impoundment. Please avoid this hassle and move your vehicle prior to an impending storm. Leaf collection begins November 3 The Rahway Traffic Bureau has a list Rahway’s leaf collection season will begin on November 3 and will run through the end of the year. of streets that fall under this ordinance. Starting November 3, leaves should be placed in piles along the curb or placed in biodegradable paper leaf bags available at most hardware stores. For more information, contact the Leaves placed in plastic bags or trash cans will not be collected. Please call the city’s leaf hotline at (732) 827-2063 during leaf collection season Bureau at (732) 827-2073. to learn where DPW crews will be working that day.

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Rahway Center Partnership Chairman – Tom McTamney Vice Chairman – Mark Ragan Treasurer – Don Godfrey RCP Downtown Business Highlights city ofrahwayevents Enjoy a sumptuous dinner and drinks, or a bit of shopping while you’re checking out the expanding Arts District! OCTNOVDEC 1467 Main Street Niece’s Pieces Rahway, NJ 07065 1464 Main St. Join us downtown for First Thursdays every month – (732) 499-7134 Rahway, NJ 07065 Events start at 6 p.m. www.cubanu.com (732) 815-0480 Cubanu is a tasteful When you walk into October 1 October 16 Holiday Craft Fair paradise offering Niece’s Pieces you will feel Diamond Gloves Boxing 2010 Health Fair From 5 p.m. till 10 p.m. Cuban infused like you’ve walked into Semi-Finals From 9 a.m. till noon. Rahway Recreation Center cuisine to delight a Victorian wonderland. your senses! Ex- From home decor to de- Doors open @ 7:30 p.m. Rahway Recreation Center quisite dishes at lightful ornaments, the ar- Rahway Recreation Center December 12 half off every Tues. ray of items is spectacular. November 14 Card Show evening on Karaoke Make sure you take your Klavierhaus Conservatory Card Show From 9 a.m. till 3 p.m. night. Also offer- time and browse slowly to and Hi Fi From 9 a.m. till 3 p.m. Rahway Senior ing $5 Martinis select gifts for the people Grand Opening Rahway Senior Citizens Center every Weds. and on your list and yourself! Doors open @ 8 p.m. Citizens Center 1306 Esterbrook Ave. $5 Mojitos every Call ahead for store hours. UCPAC 1306 Esterbrook Ave. Thurs! Please call for reservations. October 7 November 26 Luciano’s Ristorante Farmers Market Tree Lighting 1579 Main Street From 12 p.m. till 6 p.m. From 7 p.m. till 10 p.m. Rahway, NJ 07065 Rahway Train Station. City Hall Plaza. (732) 815-1200 Corner of Milton Ave. lucianosristorante.com October 10 & Main St. 1433 Main St. Lovers of real Italian food Card Show Rahway, NJ 07065 will enjoy the array of From 9 a.m. till 3 p.m. (732) 669-7528 homespun specialties at Rahway Senior The Gilded Lillie is a Luciano’s. Modeled after Citizens Center full service professional a Tuscan villa, Luciano’s 1306 Esterbrook Ave. Auction House which boasts a huge bar, two specializes in quality used working fireplaces, fauxed October 14 walls in warm-glazed furniture, antiques, auc- Farmers Market tions, appraisals, estate ochre. Two spacious din- ing rooms may easily be From 12 p.m. till 6 p.m. & tag sales, liquidations, Rahway Train Station. clean outs, internet sales converted to accommodate a corporate affair or family. & service. October 15 thru www.rahwayauction.com November 4 Attend Our Auction Kataluma NEXUS NJ Every Saturday Night Chai Cafe 2010 Juried Starting at 6 p.m. 1470 Main Street NJ Art Exhibit at the Rahway, NJ 07065 Arts Guild New Jersey Reception: Nancy’s Townehouse (732) 499-8500 Sun Oct 17 1-4 p.m. Restaurant The first Kataluma Chai in New Jersey is now open 1453 Main St. in Downtown Rahway! October 15 Rahway, NJ 07065 You can enjoy 15 delicious Fall Windows Painting (732) 388-8100 flavors served hot, iced, From 8 a.m. till 3 p.m. Relax and enjoy delicious blended or as a milkshake– Downtown. food in an old-fashioned, perfect any time of day cozy neighborhood or night! atmosphere–try some of the best thin-crust pizza in Central NJ!

For more information visit www.cityofrahway.com or call (732) 669-3600

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Rahway Senior Clubs

The following clubs meet at the Rahway Senior Center: RAHWAY’S UNIQUE

n A.A.R.P. Chapter #607 meets 2nd Thursday of the month at 12 noon n Ladies Golden Age Club SENIORSCENE meets every Monday at 12:15 p.m. For more information on any item listed below, n Merck Retirees please call the Rahway Division of Senior Services at meets 1st Tuesday every month at 1 p.m.

n Rahway Retired Men’s Club (732) 827-2016 meets every Monday at 1 p.m. Rick Proctor, Director of Health and Senior Services n Retired Railroaders meets the 1st Saturday of the month at 11 p.m.

n Union County Minority Task Force meets every other 1st Friday of the month at 12 noon 10/21 If interested in joining, please call (732) 827-2016 for  LiGreci’s Trip more information The Rahway Division of Senior Services is sponsoring a trip to LiGreci’s Staaten in Staten Island, NY on Thursday, October 21. The trip is $55 with no refunds after Thursday, October 1. The trip includes bus transportation, show and a lunch. Mike Byrne’s All-Star Productions will present the show, “Golden Oldies,” with music from the 50s and 60s performed by Mikey & The Reflections. The bus will leave from the Rahway Senior Center, 1306 Esterbrook Ave. at 10:30 a.m. and return at approximately 4:30 p.m.

12/03 Mount Haven Trip

The Rahway Division of Senior Services is sponsoring a trip to Mount Haven Resort in Milford, Pennsylvania on Friday, December 3. The trip is $55 with no refunds after Friday, November 19. The day will include a country breakfast buffet, all-you-can-eat buffet at 3:15 p.m., four-hour open bar and live entertainment. The bus will leave from the Rahway Senior Center, 1306 Esterbrook Ave. at 8:30 a.m. and return at approximately 6 p.m.

Wednesdays Introduction to the Internet

The City of Rahway Division of Senior Services will be offering the class, “Introduction to the Internet,” in collaboration with the Rahway Public Library.

During the three weeks you will set up an e-mail account and learn how to search the web. Class size is limited to five people and the classes will begin on Wednesdays October 3, November 3 and December 1 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The classes will be $5 and you can sign up at the Rahway Senior Center, 1306 Esterbrook Ave.

These classes are being made possible by a grant from Rahway Senior Housing Corp. Happy Birthday! Mayor Kennedy’s Birthday Breakfast Club

One of the favorite special events run by the Division of Senior Services is Mayor Kennedy’s Birthday Breakfast. Depending on what month your birthday falls, you and a guest will be invited to the Rah- way Senior Center, 1306 Esterbrook Ave. and treated to a full breakfast along with other members of the Club. To register, please call (732) 827-2016. Everyone registered will receive an invitation in the mail with the date and time of the particular Birthday Breakfast. Anyone previously registered who has not responded to the invitation in the last year must re-register. Homeowners Senior Handyman Program

The Rahway Senior Handyman program is for Rahway’s seniors, 62 years older, who own their own home and earn under $44,800 for a single person household and $51,200 for a couple. Income limits will increase by $4,000 for each additional person in the household. You can register for the program now by filling out a data and income application at the Rahway Senior Center at 1306 Esterbrook Ave. Proof of income and insurance must be provided.

Types of repairs that can be done are caulking, repairing a leaky faucet, installing smoke alarms, Seniors enjoy lunch and good times at the annual Senior Picnic replacing door handles, minor carpentry and other small repairs. The labor will be free, but the at Hart Street Park. homeowner must supply some materials. No yard work, emergency services, house cleaning or roof repairs will be done. 10 WWW.CITYOFRAHWAY.COM FALL 2010

CITY OF RAHWAY: FLOOD PROTECTION INFORMATION

THE CITY OF RAHWAY Lake Park and certain other Flood warning system Floodplain development Substantial improvement is a participant in a feder- watercourses are subject to When the City of Rahway regulations requirements ally subsidized program that flooding. Flooding occurs is expecting or experiencing Please be advised that all With respect to require- enables property owners to in Rahway because the flood inclement weather that may development, including ments of the National purchase flood insurance carrying capacities of the river include heavy rain, residents filling of land located in a Flood Insurance Program with a 15% discount on channels are exceeded, which in flood prone areas or low special flood hazard area, is (NFIP) relative to substantial their flood insurance premi- is caused by a number of lying area are urged to plan regulated differently from improvement in the flood ums. The National Flood factors, such as record rainfall preventative actions to other areas and may require a plain, please be advised that Insurance Program (NFIP), intensities and increased protect life and property. permit. Contact the Of- if the cost of reconstruction, administered by the Federal impervious surfaces due Residents are urged to fice of the City Engineer at rehabilitation, additions, or Emergency Management to upstream development. monitor frequently weather (732) 827-2176 for further other improvement to Agency (FEMA), requires Floodplain maps, charts, and flood conditions that are information and prior to a building or home equals that the City adopt specific reports and studies that docu- broadcast over local radio and undertaking any activity or exceeds 50 percent of flood damage reduction ment these areas are available television stations. Residents within the floodplain or if you the building’s market value, education, planning and for review in the Department will be provided with flood see non-permitted building or then the building must meet building criteria. of Engineering and also avail- watch and flood warning filling in the floodplain. the same flood plain con- In an effort to inform resi- able for review at the Rahway advisories. A flood watch Recognize the natural struction requirements as a dents and property owners of Public Library. advisory indicates that the and beneficial functions of new building. Substantially the presence of flood hazards potential for a flood exists in floodplains to help reduce damaged buildings must in Rahway and to suggest Flood protection the watch area, while a flood flooding. also be brought up to the possible actions that may be assistance warning indicates that a flood Floodplains are a natural same standards. taken to protect persons and The City Engineer’s office has been detected. component of the City This requirement means property, the following article can provide technical assis- Comcast Channel 34 of Rahway environment. elevating the lowest floor, is being sent to you because tance relating to flood eleva- covers the City and will Understanding and protect- including basement and the City of Rahway has many tions and data on historical issue timely updated ing the natural functions of certain utility systems, one flood prone areas and your flooding, and is available to information. This station floodplains help reduce flood (1) foot above the base flood property may be susceptible advise owners of appropriate is part of the Emergency damage and protect resources. elevation, which is the 100- to flooding. flood protection measures. Broadcast System (EBS) as When flooding spreads out year flood elevation. The City also has copies of are local television stations across the floodplain, its Map of the local flood Flood Insurance elevation certificates for some Channel 5 & 9. Radio energy is dissipated, which hazard area: Most homeowner insurance properties in the floodplain. station NJ 101.5 FM will also results in lower flood flows To determine whether your policies do not cover losses City staff members are avail- carry EBS messages. downstream, reduced erosion property is located within due to floods. However, able to undertake site visits, In extreme situations, of the stream bank and chan- a special flood hazard area, since Rahway is a participant if requested and authorized, personnel of the Rahway nel, deposition of sediments FEMA’s Flood Insurance in the NFIP, it is pos- to review flood, drainage, and Office of Emergency Man- higher in the watershed, Rate Maps (FIRM) are avail- sible for property owners to sewer issues. Please contact agement or Department of and improved groundwater able at the Office of the City obtain federally backed flood the Engineering Department Public Safety will conduct recharge. Floodplains are Engineer at One City Hall insurance. This insurance at (732) 827-2176 for this “Route Altering” within flood scenic, valued wildlife habi- Plaza, Rahway, NJ 07065. is available to any owner of service. prone areas to advise residents tats, and suitable for residen- The maps are also available at insurable property (a building to move to higher ground tial gardening. the City of Rahway’s website or its contents) in Rahway. Flood safety prior to water levels reaching Poorly planned develop- at http://www.cityofrahway. Tenants may also insure Following is a list of im- critical stages. ment in floodplains can com or FEMA’s Map Service their personal property portant considerations that lead to stream bank erosion, Center website at www.msc. against flood loss. Also, should be followed during Property protection loss of valuable property, fema.gov. most flood insurance policy times of flooding: measures increased risk of flooding to holders in Rahway benefit 1. Keep children away from There are various actions downstream properties, and from premium discounts. flood waters, ditches, culverts which can be taken to degradation of water quality. This is due to the City’s and storm drains. flood-proof structures. A number of County and extensive efforts to obtain 2. Evacuate the flood hazard Depending upon the situa- Municipal parks like credits, through the Commu- area in times of impending tion, location and availabil- the Rahway River Parkway Important Contact nity Rating system (CRS), flood or when advised to ity of funds, the following and Milton Lake Park Information: to maintain specific measures do so by the police or fire measures can be used: preserve the stream corridor for flood damage reduction. department. and prevent development City of Rahway The City strongly urges a) Install a sump pump 3. In your home, turn off in perpetuity. Internet Home Page: you to buy flood insurance system to dispose of infiltrat- flood prone electrical circuits http://www.cityofrahway.com as needed to protect yourself ing water to grade outside of and shut off the water and gas Drainage system from devastating losses due the structure; service valves. maintenance Federal Emergency to flooding. Following the Management Agency (FEMA) 4. Do not walk through b) Move essential items and In addition to regulating purchase of flood insurance, furniture to the upper floors development and fill within Phone: (425) 487-4600 NFIP imposes a 30-day flowing water. Currents can be deceptive; six-inches of of your home; the flood hazard area, the Web: http://www.fema.gov/ waiting period, so residents City of Rahway and State of nfip should purchase insurance moving water can sweep you c) Elevate electrical and off your feet. mechanical equipment in the New Jersey have regulations before the onset of the rainy prohibiting dumping in chan- FEMA Map Service Center: 5. Do not drive through a basement; season to ensure coverage nels, obstructing flows or any http://www.msc.fema.gov flooded area. More people during the flooding season. d) Flood proof walls, win- activity that would adversely drown in their cars than You can find out if your dows and doors; effect the water-carrying ca- The National Flood Insurance anywhere else. Do not drive property is located in a special pacity of any channel, flood- Program: around road barriers; the road flood hazard area through the e) Construct flood walls or way or floodplain. It has been http://www.fema.gov/ or bridge may be washed out. Office of the City Engineer closures; demonstrated that regulating business.nfip If your car stalls in high wa- at (732) 827-2176. development and maintaining ter, abandon it immediately f) The most effective way to drainage systems can allevi- City of Rahway Public Library: The local flood hazard and seek higher ground. flood-proof a structure is to elevate it. ate recurrent flooding which http://catalog.rahway.org The areas in and around the 6. During times of heavy endangers life and damages North and South Branches rainfall monitor the level of g) During times of flooding, property and facilities. Any Hiring a Contractor: of the Rahway River, the water in the drainage way. homes that have not been activities that may be in http://www.state.nj.us/lps/ Robinson’s Branch of the 7. Plan escape routes to high retrofitted can be protected violation of these regulations ca/contractors/ Rahway River, the Orchard ground. during emergencies by the should be reported to the consumercont.htm St. Brook, Maurice Avenue 8. Know the following flood installation of sandbags. Department of Engineering Brook, Milton Lake, Rahway warning system. at (732) 827-2176.

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