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PUBLISHED BY THE OFFICE OF RAYMOND A. GIACOBBE VOL XXVIII ISSUE 2 | FALL/WINTER 2018 EDITION
THISISSUE Mayor From the Mayor’s Desk 2 Around the City 4 Raymond A. Giacobbe’s Business Highlights 6
Rahway Calendar Pullout 7 Summer2018 Rahway Senior Scene 11 Concert Rahway Arts+Business 12 Series FREE Business Highlights 13 ADMISSION! Around the Region 14 FABULOUS ACTS! GREAT SUMMER FUN! CONCERTS BEGIN AT 7:30PM OUTSIDE UCPAC Please bring your lawn chairs for seating! SAVE THE DATE! Saturday September 22 AUG AUG 2 VOICEPLAY / Day One 9 STEEL UNION / Shotgun Wedding 1-6 PM
AUG DOWNTOWN 16 BROTHER JOSEPHUS & THE LOVE REVOLUTION / Taye McQueen RAHWAY RAIN OR SHINE INDOOR &
AUG OUTDOOR 23 SHEILA E. / Miss Ohio CULTURECRAWL.ORG MAYOR RAYMOND A. GIACOBBE
PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE Mayor Raymond A. Giacobbe POSTAL PATRON City of Rahway PAID 1 City Hall Plaza PERMIT #105 Rahway, NJ 07065 RAHWAY, NJ FALL/WINTER 2018
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VOL XXVIII ISSUE 2 Mayor Raymond A. Giacobbe FALL/WINTER 2018 EDITION Greetings! e past seven read on page 4 about the protect and serve. I would like months there will be road The Rahway Review is months as Mayor of Rahway, continuation of our Teenworks, to congratulate the remen closures as we continue to published by the Office of the a City that I love, has been youth employment program, who recently received pave our roads and upgrade Mayor, Raymond A. Giacobbe. both a rewarding and and the Rahway Rising Stars promotions and our newest our sanitary system. We Its purpose is to keep citizens humbling experience. I am so program on page 6. I am also Rahway re ghter. I also apologize for any inconve- informed of important proud of this wonderful City happy to report that my would like to welcome to the nience this may cause. programs and events that the and I am very grateful for the amazing wife, Laura Giacobbe, force four new police o cers I am a businessman by trade administration has developed opportunity to serve. I am held the rst meeting of the who joined the July academy. and so it brings me great pride in efforts to improve the quality pleased to present to you the Mentorship Task Force in I have no doubt all of these to have been able to of life in Rahway. newest edition of the Rahway participate in a number of Review, reading through you ribbon cuttings since I have 13,000 newsletters are printed will see that we have been been Mayor, most recently and mailed to each postal quite busy and we have a great WaWa on St. Georges customer in the City of Rahway. deal of exciting news. Avenue. I wish each and Others are distributed by In June, we introduced I am so proud of this every new business the best request to individuals, Baile!, a free outdoor dance of luck and hope that you will companies and organizations party on the Train Station wonderful City and I am join me in patronizing them interested in living or doing Plaza. Many people enjoyed as much as possible. business in the City. this outdoor event with music, very grateful for the We also saw the grand Although great care has been performances and dancing. In opportunity to serve. opening of the Willows in taken to ensure that information July we are showing movies at April and the groundbreaking contained in this newsletter is City Hall Plaza, and in of the Main & Monroe and August we once again will 1255 Main Street projects. accurate, the City of Rahway host the Mayor’s Summer We are so happy to have these assumes no liability for errors Concert Series. I hope you new additions to the Rahway or omissions. will join us for these Big May. It was enlightening to individuals will make us proud. family. The Rahway Review welcomes ursday Nights as well as see how many wonderful We continue to work on I hope you nd this edition comments and concerns from its many more activities which programs are available for our issues a ecting quality of life of the Review to be readers. These may be sent to: you will nd in the calendar young people and I can’t wait in our City and we can always informative. Please know that pull out. to see what this admirable use your help. Please make my door is always open, and I City of Rahway I remain committed to our group will accomplish sure you report any property look forward to hearing your Office of the Mayor youth and we have continued working together. maintenance concerns thoughts and ideas. 1 City Hall Plaza, and implemented new As you get to know me you (732-827-2083) or potholes Again, thank you for your Rahway, NJ 07065 programs to ensure that they will realize the admiration and (732) 827-2061). You will time and I look forward to have a bright future. You will respect I have for those who notice that in the upcoming continuing to work for our City.
MAYOR Raymond A. Giacobbe RAHWAY MUNICIPAL DIRECTORY 439 Harbienko Ct. (732) 827-2009
[email protected] If you get an answering machine when calling any of the following numbers, please leave a message and your call will be returned as soon as possible. All area codes RAHWAY MUNICIPAL COUNCIL are 732 unless otherwise specified. First Ward Sixth Ward Rodney Farrar Joe Giblisco Municipal Offices Helpful Numbers 1726 Park Street 1121 William Young Dr. Building Inspector...... 827-2087 Board of Education...... 396-1000 732-382-9216 732-259-3144 City Clerk...... 827-2100 RWJU Hospital at Rahway ...... 381-4200 [email protected] Community Development...... 827-2193 Rahway Library...... 340-1551 At Large Comptroller/Finance...... 827-2020 NJ Transit ...... (973) 275-5555 Second Ward James Baker Municipal Court...... 827-2039 P.A.L. Hot Line...... 827-2097 Council President Michael Cox Economic Development ...... 827-2193 Parking Authority ...... 381-8778 776 West Scott Avenue 596 Leesville Avenue Emergency Management...... 827-2120 Post Office ...... 388-3264 732-882-9735 908-527-4843 [email protected] [email protected] Engineering...... 827-2183 Rahway Redevelopment Agency 827-2001 Fire (non emergency)...... 827-2155 Rahway Y.M.C.A...... 388-0057 Fire Prevention Bureau...... 827-2133 Union County Third Ward At Large Robert Bresenhan, Jr., Jeremy Mojica First Aid...... 911 Performing Arts Center ...... 499-8226 516 W. Inman Avenue 523 Hemlock St. Health Department ...... 827-2085 848-467-4341 732-882-7472 Mayor’s Office...... 827-2009 [email protected] [email protected] Municipal Administrator...... 827-2001 Rahway Schools Police (non emergency)...... 827-2200 Superintendent’s Office...... 396-1020 At Large Business Administrator...... 396-1010 Fourth Ward Joanna Miles Public Works...... 827-2060 David Brown 364 East Milton Ave. Recreation...... 669-3600 Services for Children...... 396-1035 353 East Stearns Street 732-762-850 Recycling ...... 827-2159 Rahway High School...... 396-1090 732-388-6545 [email protected] Tax Assessor...... 827-2030 7th & 8th Grade Academy...... 396-1025 [email protected] Tax Collector...... 827-2050 Grover Cleveland School...... 396-1040 Publication Design: United Water...... (877) 303-2435 Franklin School ...... 396-1050 Fifth Ward Wizdom Media Vital Statistics ...... 827-2085 Madison School ...... 396-1070 Jennifer Wenson Maier 1314 Bryant Street Publication Print: Roosevelt School ...... 396-1060 732-396-8536 Mr. B Printing [email protected] Like us! Contact the City of Rahway on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/CityOfRahwayNJ
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The Willows At Rahway
In May, the Willows at numerous entertainment, backsplashes, full size Rahway o cially opened. dining and retail establish- washers and dryers, central Union County Freeholder ments. e community has air, ceramic tile baths, vinyl Chairman Sergio Granados, an artist housing preference plank flooring, video Vice Chairman Bette Jane and o ers artist studio, intercoms and energy Kowalski and Freeholder performance and rehearsal efficient appliances and Angel G. Estrada joined space as part of its amenities, finishes. Five units are set Mayor Giacobbe in the which also include a fitness aside for homeless ceremony to celebrate the center, furnished sun decks, individuals or families. occasion. e Willows at lounge, parking and on-site e New Jersey Housing Rahway is an a ordable management offices. and Mortgage Finance rental community with an e 58-unit community Agency provided the artist preference. o ers a mix of one-, two- project with $2.9 million e ceremony marks the and three-bedroom in mortgage financing, opening of Rahway’s newest apartments for residents with and also awarded 9% Rahway Mayor Raymond A. Giacobbe holds scissors at Willows ribbon cutting. a ordable rental community varying incomes. e rentals Low Income Housing Tax Assemblyman James Kennedy, Chief of Sta Katie Brennan; Bruce Morgan of BCM along Central Avenue in the feature fully-equipped Credits, which are expected A ordable Housing and Ingerman and Rahway Councilmen Rodney Farrar, David heart of downtown Rahway’s kitchens with granite counter to generate over $12.8 Brown and Joseph D. Gibilisco. Arts District, convenient to tops and ceramic tile million in private equity.
MAYOR GIACOBBE ANNOUNCES GRANT OPPORTUNITIES FOR UP TO $5,000 FOR INCOME ELIGIBLE SENIOR CITIZENS
Mayor Raymond Giacobbe kicked-o a new phase of the City of Rahway’s Home Improvement Program, which provides interest-free home improvement loans to qualifying residents for house upgrades and repairs such as roofs, siding, windows, home heating systems and more. e new program is available to qualified senior citizens. “It can be difficult for senior citizens, many of whom are living on fixed incomes, to make ends meet,” stated Giacobbe. “We are now o ering $5,000 grants just for our senior residents. rough the Rahway Senior Home Improvement Program we are making it possible for mature residents confronted with our region’s high-cost of living to upgrade their houses and remain in the community they love.” e City’s Department of Community Development determines eligibility, assists applicants with the required paperwork, inspects the property, provides a complete construction write-up and estimate, obtains bids from approved contractors, inspects the work while in progress and certi es that the work has been completed properly before issuing final payment to the contractor. For more information and to learn eligibility requirements about both programs, Rahway residents can call the Division of Planning at (732) 827-2193 or [email protected].
HOME IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM is program is funded through the Community Development Block Grant for home 0% DEFERRED LOANS improvement loans in the City of Rahway. All homes must be owner-occupied and must is program is available to owner-occupants of one or two remain owner-occupied. family dwellings whose gross income does not exceed the Typical repairs Needed documents limits of the charts below: • Roofs • Current Federal and State Income Number of family members: Gross income limits: • Gutters and leaders and Income Tax forms 1 $50,350.00 • Windows and doors • Verification of employment 2 $57,550.00 • Heating • Mortgage information 3 $64,750.00 • Plumbing • A copy of your most recent tax bill 4 $71,900.00 • Painting • A copy of your homeowners insurance policy 5 $77,700.00 • Electrical • Additional documents may be required to verify 6 $83,400.00 • Bathrooms family size and income • Kitchens • A copy of your deed A mortgage in the amount of the repair contracts will be placed on your home and repayment will be due and payable • Vinyl Siding upon sale, change of title, or if you move from your home.
PROGRAM PROCESS Upon review you will be contacted by Community Consultants, and informed of the additional documents needed to complete the application process and an appointment will be scheduled for verification. Your home will be inspected and a bid package will be assembled and distributed to eligible contractors. e lowest bidder will receive the contract. You may request a registered, certified and insured contractor to bid on your repairs; however if they are not the lowest bidder, you must pay the di erence. Following homeowner’s approval of the work completed, the city will pay the contractor directly. No payments are made to the homeowner. e Home Improvement Program provides a maximum loan of $25,000.00.
For information, please contact: Division of Community Development T: 732-827-2193 F: 732-574-0477 1 City Hall Plaza / Rahway, New Jersey 07065 [email protected]
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MOTHERS DEMAND ACTION
Now entering its second year, TeenWorks is a six-week youth summer employment program for youth aged 16 to 20 that is designed to promote community awareness and increase personal growth opportunities for Rahway’s youth. TeenWorks team members work on various Mayor Giacobbe and Council Presiednt present representatives from Moms public works tasks and Demand Action with a Proclimation of Support. projects to help beautify e wooden “T” located by Hamilton Stage is an art piece made to be the City of Rahway. Team remembered by the TeenWorks class of 2017. To leave their mark each teen members also have the wood-burned their name on the back. opportunity to focus on their personal development, Kowal, “We see tremendous bene ts from their e orts. It interact with guest speakers value in the TeenWorks was very rewarding to see the and community stakeholders, program, both for the participants grow over the and collaborate on group participants and for the City. course of last year’s program, projects. e participants gain valuable and we are very excited to According to TeenWorks work experience and life add new components to Coordinator Matthew skills, and the entire City TeenWorks for 2018.” Many Rahway city employees wore orange on June 29th in support of gun violence awareness.
strategies in order to other, related challenges and safeguard the physical, threats, including bullying, RAHWAY’S FIRST LADY LAUNCHES mental, and emotional suicide, obesity, and domestic health of all members of our violence. Our goal is to THE MENTORSHIP TASK FORCE RAHWAY PREVENTION COALITION community, especially our expand our e orts over time TOGETHER WE STAND youth. to help address these issues According to RPC as well.” Director Joe Brown, “RPC Continues Brown, “To be e Rahway Prevention brings together individuals successful in our work, we Coalition (RPC) is an arm and entities from many need broad involvement. We of Rahway’s city government sectors in our City for the invite all community that endeavors to create a common purpose of members to join us in this safe, secure, and healthy safeguarding and providing important work.” e RPC community in which all positive alternatives for our meets on the fourth Tuesday Rahway residents may live, youth. Our current funding of each month, at 10:00am learn, grow, and play. Funded allows us to focus on the and 7:00pm. Meetings are Determined to promote and encourage available opportunities for our city’s youth, by federal, state, and county prevention of youth held at the Union County Laura Giacobbe was pleased to launch e Mentorship Task Force. As a mother grants, the Coalition seeks to substance abuse and gang Performing Arts Center of two beautiful children, e rst lady believes that mentor programs are vital to the well-being of our community. On June 5, the rst meeting was held with successfully implement involvement. We recognize Main Stage Café, 1601 representatives from several programs and organizations in attendance working evidence-based prevention that our youth also face Irving Street. together to ensure that our young people get the opportunities and support they need.
Pothole Repair Program Anyone who observes a pothole should call the Rahway Department of Public Works Pothole Hotline at (732) 827-2061, please leave a brief descrip- tion of the location when Rahway Mayor Raymond A. Giacobbe with Brian ornton – Battalion Chief calling. ank you for your Chief Mike Roberts cooperation.
Have a site to plant a new tree? PROMOTIONS Please call (732) 827-2060 Chief Mike Roberts Ray Lopez – Captain or email: [email protected]
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RECREATION CENTER Summer 2018 MAYOR RAYMOND A. GIACOBBE AND THE RAHWAY CITY COUNCIL PRESENT 3 City Hall Plaza • Rahway, NJ 07065
MAYOR RAYMOND A. GIACOBBE (732) 669-3600
Come enjoy the summer with us!
Summer Playgrounds Rahway Residents - Ages 5 - 13 • $25 Come play with us this summer at Greenfield (Madison Ave.). Arts and Crafts, games, sports and more! Supervision provided. Children must bring their own lunch. Monday - Friday July 9 - Aug. 17 9 am - 2 pm Weather permitting Register in person at the Recreation Center during normal business hours, or online at http://www.cityofrahway.org/departments/parks-and-recreation/
MAYOR RAYMOND A. GIACOBBE
May 31 – Nov. 15 732.396.3990 Vendors Include: Puppy Pies Bakery Carribean Fusion Sauces & Spices Unique Snacks of America (vegan, organic, gluten-free and kosher snacks) Hauser Hill Farm Lithuanian Bakery Jersey Pickles Ahrre's Coffee Roastery
GRAPHIC | WEB | EXHIBIT | MULTIMEDIA DESIGN The Farmers Market comes back to the City of Rahway! Located at the Rahway Train Station Plaza, the Farmers market is open every Thursday from May 31 - November 15 from noon to 7 pm. Special parking allowances for shppers! Pull into the passenger dropoff section for up to 20 minutes.
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High School; Carl Sagan, • Louis Campbell– artwork is unveiled to the Scientist, Cosmologist, and European Basketball public. e Rahway’s host of the mini series, League Star Own images can be viewed “Cosmos”; and Wrestling Hall • Joe Giacobbe– Strength throughout the year not of Fame Coach, and current and Training Coach for the only on the walls of RHS coach at RHS, Fred Stueber, NFL’s, NY Jets and City Hall, but also just to name a few. • Alex Shipley–Rahway yearly at Menlo Park Mall, Each year the Rahway’s Historian select NJ Transit Rail “Rahway, isn’t that where the by Rahway. Own committee considers • Brothers Allen and Station platforms and under prison is?” If you have heard Our rich legacy includes: nominations made by the Warren Vaché– the clocktower at our own some version of this question, Nobel prize winning community and chooses who Accomplished Musicians train station plaza. ere is then you know that for a while, economist, Milton Friedman; will be inaugurated into that In October of this year, the a mobile exhibit that lives the perception of Rahway was Serbian born Nicola Tesla, year’s class. ere are always Class of 2018 will be honored at the Cherry Pit on not the reality. (And for those who set up the first many good choices! ose at the Rahway’s Own Cherry Street and is who don’t know, the prison isn’t Alternating Current street individuals are then contacted Celebration at Rahway High presented at the elementary even IN Rahway!) e lamps at the Rahway Train and if they accept, artwork is School. ey are invited to schools during Back to Rahway’s Own campaign Station plaza, putting Rahway created to highlight their share their story with some School nights and concerts, strives to change that view by in the world’s spotlight; accomplishments. of our Rahway students who, as well as at City events, bringing recognition to those Actress Shanice Williams who e Class of 2018 was one day, may join them in a showing o that Rahway past and present Rahway was cast as Dorothy in NBC’s announced in early June and future Class of Rahway’s has a rich history, but is residents, who have impacted the Wiz Live, shortly after does not disappoint! is Own. During this celebration also a launching pad for Rahway or have been impacted graduating from Rahway year’s Class includes: the media are invited and the creativity and innovation. Rising Stars As the Committee looked around the community they saw, not only the talented adults but how the youth of Rahway were already achieving great things. ey could not be ignored! It is because of these talented students that in 2017, the Committee launched the new category of Rising Stars. Rahway youth from elementary, through high school, were selected by their schools and were honored at a celebration at Rahway High School. Artwork showcasing all of the students selected was unveiled and each student, as well as their school, was gifted a copy for display. Rahway’s Own and Rising Stars are helping to change the narrative about our City. So now when people ask you about the question about the prison, you now have a new answer. “Rahway, that is where some really talented people are from!”, and then choose one to brag about! To see a full list of Rahway’s Own, to nominate someone to be considered for the Class of 2019 Rahway’s Own RisingStars 2018 and to view the Rising Stars, visit Rahwaysown.com.
RESTAURANT
HUNT R Rahway’s restaurants were discovered by the program, Restaurant Hunter, that airs on FiOS1 News. Host and producer, Christine Sloan, visited Rahway with her crew and highlighted three different establishments in the downtown. The Rahway Grill tempted all around with beautifully plated entrees by their new Sabor Peruano and Restaurant Hunter chef. The Irving Inn’s, Chef Lawrence, taught Ms. Sloan how to prep one of his favorite dishes. The large and delicious portions at Sabor Peruano tantalized the taste buds of host and crew. “Rahway is getting notoriety for its diverse restaurant scene. This helps all businesses in Rahway by drawing positive attention to our City and highlighting more of our assets beyond the beautiful UCPAC.”, commented Mayor Giacobbi.
An Important reminder from the YWCA of Union County Do you or someone you economic circumstances, and United States as a result of not realize it. If you believe children exposed to domestic know need help? Are you, or more. It is not just physical domestic violence. that someone you care about violence, crisis response, someone you know, in a violence; in fact, nancial What are some of the is experiencing domestic workforce development, and relationship that may be abuse is reported by about warning signs of domestic violence, o er them support – more. We can provide abusive? 75% of victims of domestic violence? Besides physical believe them, tell them you training and presentations to If so, the YWCA Union violence. e abuser may abuse, warning signs can care, o er to help them nd a community groups upon County o ers free and control access to the victim’s include bullying, intimidation, safe way to get support. Let request. Our Family Justice con dential help through nances or her ability to work and threats; jealousy and them know that help is Center, located in the Family multiple services. or retain her wages. possessiveness; isolating from available! Courthouse in Elizabeth, is What is domestic violence? Emotional abuse, sexual family/friends; cruelty to pets; In Union County, free and open 8:30 – 4:30 with no Domestic violence is a abuse, and psychological excessive phoning or texting, comprehensive domestic appointment necessary. Our pattern of abusive and abuse are also components of or controlling nances. ese violence services are sta are multilingual and coercive behavior in a domestic violence. and other behaviors may be provided by the YWCA ready to o er supportive relationship used to gain and Did you know… signs of an abusive Union County. We provide services to anyone in need. maintain power and control • One in every 3 women will relationship. emergency shelter, Most importantly we have a by one partner over another. experience domestic violence Almost everyone knows supportive housing, 24-hour hotline available – Domestic violence impacts in her lifetime. someone who is a victim of counseling, case (908) 355-4357 people regardless of race, • An average of 3 women domestic violence – but management, court advocacy, (355-HELP). All services ethnicity, age, religion, each day are killed in the because of the silence, we may creative arts therapy for are free and con dential!
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Mayor Raymond A. Giacobbe’s
Summer2018 Concert Series
Paseo Alley Rahway Senior Center Front of UCPAC Train Station Plaza
YOUR GUIDE TO ARTS & BUSINESS IN DOWNTOWN RAHWAY SPECIAL SEASONAL PULL-OUT CALENDAR OF EVENTS
ALL DAY FESTIVITIES! SATURDAY OCTOBER 27
Mayor Raymond A. Giacobbe and e Rahway City Council: CALLING ALL GHOSTS, VAMPIRES, GOBLINS, AND CREATURES…
New this fall! Halloween in Rahway will feature the annual parade and costume contest, fun family activities and a special gift bag for every registered child! More to be announced in September. RAHWAY HAPPENING S M T W T F S 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 AUG2018 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
AUGUST 1 AUGUST 8 AUGUST 14 AUGUST 20 AUGUST 23 2:00 PM 10 AM -3 PM 3:00 PM 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Library Discovery Studio for M&D Archaeology Lab Library Global Rhythms HS Beauty and the HS Beauty and the Teens – Decorate a Book 12 NOON Dance Party - Ages 5+ Beast, Jr. (Summer Program) Beast, Jr. (Summer Program) 6:30 PM HSP Senior Picnic 5:00 PM 10:30 AM Library Library Library Lego Club 6:30 PM AUGUST 15 Teen Screen Toddlers Rock! Ages 5 and up Library Lego Club 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Presents… Ages birth – 4 Ages 5 and up HS 6:30 PM 2:00 PM Beauty and the Library Library AUGUST 2 Beast, Jr. (Summer Program) Family Fun Night Kids Movie 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM 10:30 AM All ages TSP AUGUST 9 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM Storytime on the Go! 10 AM -3 PM Library Toddler Time AUGUST 21 1:00 PM The “Paseo” Alley next to 1501 M&D Ages birth-4 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM SEN Archaeology Lab Main Street Organ Concert with 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM 2:00 PM HS Beauty and the Culture Crawl Summer Nathan Avakian TSP Storytime on the Go! Library Readers Circle Book Beast, Jr. (Summer Program) 6:30 PM Music Series 7:00 PM Club 3:00 PM Library Crochet Club Library Friends’ Group 6:30 PM Library Tween Scene 7:30 PM Meeting Library Lego Club AUGUST 25 UCPAC Mayor’s Summer 7:30 PM Ages 5 and up 3:00 PM UCPAC AUGUST 22 UCPAC Concert Series: Day One / Mayor’s Summer 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Beauty and the Voiceplay Concert Series: Shotgun AUGUST 16 Beast, Jr. HS Beauty and the Wedding / Steel Union 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM 7:00 PM Beast, Jr. (Summer Program) AUGUST 3 HS Beauty and the UCPAC Beauty and the 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM 10:30 AM Beast, Jr. (Summer Program) Library Beast, Jr. The “Paseo” Alley next to 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM Toddler Time 1501 Main Street TSP Ages birth-4 Storytime on the Go! 6:30 PM AUGUST 26 Culture Crawl Summer 1:00 PM Library 1:00 PM Music Series Library Lego Club UCPAC 7:30 PM ird ursday Movie Ages 5 and up Beauty and the 1:00 PM Beast, Jr. HS Matilda, Jr. AUGUST 10 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM SEN Magician & The “Paseo” Alley next to Ventriloquist Show AUGUST 23 AUGUST 4 6:30 PM 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM 11:00 AM 1501 Main Street Library HS HS Culture Crawl Summer Crochet Club Beauty and the Matilda, Jr. 7:30 PM Beast, Jr. (Summer Program) 8:00 PM Music Series 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM 8:00 PM UCPAC Mayor’s Summer UCPAC e McCartney TSP Concert Series: Taye Storytime on the Go! Years Rockshow UCPAC Hello, Dolly! 7:30 PM McQueen / Brother Jesephus UCPAC
SPECIAL SEASONAL PULL-OUT CALENDAR OF EVENTS & e Love Revolution Mayor’s Summer AUGUST 11 Concert Series: Miss Ohio/ 2:00 PM Shiela E. AUGUST 27 UCPAC AUGUST 17 6:30 PM Hello, Dolly! 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Library 7:00 PM HS Family Fun Night HS Beauty and the AUGUST 24 Man of the House Beast, Jr. (Summer Program) 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM 8:00 PM 10:30 AM HS Beauty and the Beast, Jr. AUGUST 28 UCPAC Library 3:00 PM Hello, Dolly! Toddlers Rock! (Summer Program) Ages birth – 4 10:30 AM Library Tween Scene 2:00 PM AUGUST 12 Library Toddlers Rock! - 2:00 PM Library Kids Movie All ages Ages birth – 4 AUGUST 29 AUGUST 5 UCPAC 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM 1:00 PM Hello, Dolly! 2:00 PM 10:30 AM The “Paseo” Alley next to 1501 HS Library Kids Movie Library Matilda, Jr. Main Street Toddler Time 5:00 PM AUGUST 13 All ages Ages birth-4 Culture Crawl Summer 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM HS Matilda, Jr. 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM HS Music Series The “Paseo” Alley next to 1501 Beauty and the Main Street AUGUST 31 10:30 AM Beast, Jr. (Summer Program) AUGUST 6 6:30 PM AUGUST 18 Culture Crawl Summer 10 AM - 3 PM 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Library Toddlers Rock! Library Music Series M&D Family Fun Night HS Beauty and the 7:00 PM Ages birth – 4 Archaeology Lab 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM Beast, Jr. (Summer Program) UCPAC Beauty and the The “Paseo” Alley next to AUGUST 14 Beast, Jr. AUGUST 7 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM 1501 Main Street 10 AM -3 PM AUGUST 19 HS 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Culture Crawl Summer M&D Beauty and the Archaeology Lab HS Beast, Jr. (Summer Program) Beauty and the Music Series Beast, Jr. (Summer Program)
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2:00-4:00 PM 8:00 PM All Day SPECIAL SEASONAL PULL-OUT CALENDAR OF EVENTS Library Summer Assignment HS RENT Library Friends of the Help Library Amazing Rahway SEPTEMBER 15 Race SEPTEMBER 5 8:00 PM 2:00-4:00 PM HS SEPTEMBER 22 RENT 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM Library Summer Assignment 8:00 PM Downtown Rahway Culture Help UCPAC 4:00 PM Classic Film Crawl 2:00 PM Library Screening: Dirty Dancing Toddler Time Library Kids Movie ELIMATION ROUNDS Ages birth-4 SEPTEMBER 16 8:00 PM 6:30 PM 2:00 PM UCPAC Library Sole De ned Fall into Wellness: HS RENT Gentle Yoga SEPTEMBER 24 SEPTEMBER 17 6:00 PM CALENDAR LOCATION KEY SEPTEMBER 6 5:00 PM Library 1:00 PM Discovery Studio for Library Teen Screen SEN Teens – Wire bookmarks AGNJ Arts Guild New Jersey 1670 Irving St. Organ Concert Presents… 6:30 PM 6:30 PM 6:30 PM Library HS Hamilton Stage 360 Hamilton St. Library Pajama Storytime Crochet Club Library Lego Club HSP Hart Street Park Ages 5 and up SEPTEMBER 25 SEPTEMBER 7 4:00 PM Library Rahway Public Library 2 City Hall Plaza 8:00 PM SEPTEMBER 19 Library Kids BINGO HS RENT 9:00 AM LOFT Loft at UCPAC 1601 Irving St. SEN Mayor’s Birthday SEPTEMBER 26 M&D Museum Merchants & Drovers Museum SEPTEMBER 8 Breakfast 4:00 PM 8:00 PM 2:00 PM St. George & Westfield Library Toddler Time HS Library RENT Readers Circle Book Ages birth-4 REC Recreation Center 3 City Hall Plaza 8:00 PM Club 6:30 PM UCPAC 4:00 PM RHS Rahway High School Auditorium 1012 Madison Ave. Saturday Night Fever Library Fall into Wellness: Library Featuring the New York Toddler Time - Gentle Yoga RSI RSI Bank - Main Branch 1500 Irving St. Bee Gees Ages birth-4 6:30 PM SEPTEMBER 27 SEN Rahway Senior Center 1306 Esterbrook Ave. 8:00 PM Library Fall into Wellness: SEPTEMBER 9 HS TSP Train Station Plaza Irving St. & E. Milton Ave. 2:00 PM Gentle Yoga ICON 2018 Elimination HS Round 3 UCPAC Mainstage 1601 Irving St. RENT SEPTEMBER 20 SEPTEMBER 11 1:00 PM SEPTEMBER 28 YMCA The Gateway Family YMCA - Rahway 1564 Irving St. 9:30 AM Library 8:00 PM ird ursday UCPAC SEN Driver Safety Class Movie An Evening with 11:00 AM 6:30 PM the Stars Library Library Preschool Dance Crochet Club 8:00 PM SEPTEMBER 12 HS ICON 2018 Elimination 4:00 PM Round 2 Library Toddler Time SEPTEMBER 21 Ages birth-4 11 AM 6:30 PM Library Library Junior Lego Club Fall into Wellness: Ages 2-5 Gentle Yoga 8:00 PM HS SEPTEMBER 13 Up Close & Personal 2 4:00 PM ( em Lean On Me Boys) Library Tween Scene 7:00 PM Library Friends’ Group Meeting 8:00 PM HS ICON 2018 Elimination Round 1
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October 14 OCTOBER 20 OCTOBER 27 #rahway 4:00 PM 10 AM -5 PM 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM UCPAC Aquila eatre’s M&D Four Centuries in a M&D Lantern Lit Cemetery Frankenstein Weekend Tours See whatHAPPENI all the buzz is about andN enjoyG OCTOBER 21 these special events, shows and celebrations OCTOBER 15 12 NOON -5 PM Tours go off 6:00 PM each half hour and last 3:00 PM right here in your home town! Library Discovery Studio approx 1 hour (a 9:30 tour TSP Costume Contest for Teens – DIY Beaded may be added on demand) 4:00 PM www.cityofrahway.com Spider TSP M&D Four Centuries in a Costume Parade Weekend 5:00 PM OCTOBER 3 OCTOBER 7 OCTOBER 16 DOWNTOWN Trunk or Treat 10:30 AM 11:00 PM - 11:00 PM 8:00 PM OCTOBER 22 6:00 PM 6:00 PM Library UCPAC UCPAC REC Toddler Time ProgStock 2018 e Phantom of the Library Costume Contest Opera (On Film) Teen Screen 7:00 PM OCTOBER 4 Presents… REC 1:00 PM 6:30 PM OCTOBER 17 Fireworks SEN Organ Concert with 10:30 AM Lego Club Ages 5 and up Paul Citti Library Toddler Time 6:30 PM OCTOBER 9 2:00 PM OCTOBER 24 Library 11:00 AM 10:30 AM Crochet Club Library Library 8:00 PM Library Readers Circle Toddler Time Preschool Book Club HS ICON 2018 Dance Party OCTOBER 25 Elimination Round 4 OCTOBER 18 4:00 PM OCTOBER 10 1:00 PM Library Kids BINGO OCTOBER 5 10:30 AM 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM Library ird ursday Library Toddler Time OCTOBER 26 UCPAC Movie 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Tours go off ProgStock 2018 6:30 PM each half hour and last approx Library OCTOBER 6 OCTOBER 11 Crochet Club 1 hour (a 9:30 tour may be added OCTOBER 29 11:00 PM - 11:00 PM 4:00 PM on demand) 6:30 PM Library Tween Scene M&D Library UCPAC ProgStock 2018 OCTOBER 18 Lantern Lit Cemetery Pajama Storytime 7:00 PM 8:00 PM Tours Library OCTOBER 7 Friends’ Group HS ICON 2018 Elimination 8:00 PM OCTOBER 31 12 noon-4 p.m. (Tours go Meeting Round 6 UCPAC Joan Jett and the 10:30 A 8:00 PM SPECIAL SEASONAL PULL-OUT CALENDAR OF EVENTS off every 20 minutes and Blackhearts Library Halloween Storytime last approx.1 1/2 hours) HS ICON 2018 OCTOBER 19 M & D Ghosts of the Past Elimination 11:00 AM Round 5 Cemetery Tour (World Library Junior Lego Club War I eme) Ages 2-5 SAVETHEDATES!
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RAHWAY’S UNIQUE For more information on any item listed below, please call SENIORSCENE the Rahway Division of Senior Services at (732) 827-2016
SENIOR PROM On April 27, Rahway held the fifth annual Rahway Senior Prom and it was a wonderful night. e theme was “Springtime in Paris,” and the evening was filled with glamour and elegance. e night included dinner, dancing, a live band, photos and a gift basket raffle. e gift baskets were donated by Suez Water. Students from Rahway High School’s broadcasting class assisted and helped serve dinner, dessert and joined the seniors on the dance floor. Everyone had a fabulous time! Mayor Giacobbe takes a photo while enjoying his time at the Senior Prom.
Lauren Palermo’s former student mayor Giacobbe takes time for a photo with Ms Palermo’s current students.
e King and Queen of the Prom were presented gifts by the Mayor. e gifts were donated by Suez Water.
2017 Citizen of the Year Rahway Mayor Raymond A. owner/operator of Anthony’s Key He was also involved with City Giacobbe and the Rahway City Shop on Irving Street from 1945 – of Rahway promoted activities. He Council congratulate Joseph R. 1985. He is the proud grandfather sponsored prizes for the Rahway Horling Sr. for being selected as to 14 grandchildren and 15 great Bike Races and made the medals Outstanding Rahway Senior grandchildren. Joe has many great for the participants. e Hot Rods Citizen of the Year for 2017. is memories of his time in Rahway and Harley committee honored is the City’s 21st year to recognize and considers himself a Rahway him for his many years of service. an outstanding senior citizen. historian. He donated his time and money to Joe was born and has lived his Joe has been a very active saving the Rahway eater from entire life in Rahway. After parishioner at St. Mark’s Church. demolition. graduation from St. Peter’s High He was a member of St. Mark’s As a member of the Deutcher School, Joe and his brother, Fife & Drum Corp and served as Club for 75 years he has served on Anthony, were both inducted into Sargent of the Color Guard for 15 the membership committee and the Service on the same day. Joe years and was a member of St. held offices of Financial Secretary, Mayor Raymond A. Giacobbe and Joseph R. Horling Sr. served 3 ½ years in the army Mark’s Holy Name Society for Corresponding Secretary and e purpose of this award is to publicly recognize and reaching the rank of Sta Sargent over 50 years and held the office of Trustee. He has been on the honor a Rahway Senior Citizen who has displayed in the Ordinance Outfit. While on President. Joe is also a very active grounds committee for over 25 exceptional service to the community. furlough in 1944 Joe married member of the VFW, American years and goes every Tuesday to Margaret May, a school teacher. Legion, Knights of Columbus and help in the upkeep of the building Along with his wife, they raised Rahway Men’s Club and has been and he also works many of the their 2 sons and 4 daughters in honored as a Life member in all events held at the Deutcher Club. Rahway while being those organizations.
Trip to Crystal Point Yacht Club ere will be a trip to Crystal Point Yacht Club, Point Pleasant, NJ to see “Rama-lama-ding-dong” starring Vinnie Talarico on Tuesday, September 18, 2018. e bus will depart from the Rahway Senior Center at 10:15 AM and return at approximately 4:00 PM. e trip includes the show, bus transportation, gratuities and lunch. e cost is $65 and there are no refunds after August 31, 2018. e show features the best music of the 50’s and 60’s and is sure to be a fun afternoon.
Rahway Senior Clubs Meeting Schedule The following clubs meet at the Rahway Senior Center:
Rahway Retired Merck Retirees Ladies Golden Age Club A.A.R.P. Chapter #607 Union County Men’s Club Meets 1st Tuesday of Meets every Wednesday Meets 2nd Thursday Minority Task Force Meets every Monday each month at 1 PM at 12:15 PM of the month at 12 Noon Meets 1st Friday of every at 1 PM Pres. Cliff Lenox Pres. Pat Jack Pres. Delores Franklin other month at 12 Noon Pres. Joe Keefe (732) 572-2251 (732) 382-3206 (732) 499-7986 Elaine Haith (732) 428-4800 (732) 388-4487
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Culture Crawl-ing Throughout the Summer! Vendor Village Partnering with Atelier New for this year is a Vendor Village. If you sell Rosal, the frame shop and items that you have not created, or are an artists who The Rahway Arts art gallery located at 46 E would like to pay $25 to be in the Vendor Village, + Business Cherry Street, the RABP is located at the Rahway Train Station Plaza, please Partnership has bringing you Culture Crawl fill out a Vendor Form found at CultureCrawl.org. Summer Music Series to expanded the the Paseo walkway. is reach of its area, located o of 1501 Amazing Rahway Race Culture Crawl Arts Main street, will be and Music festival backdrop to live music is year, win serious prizes when you compete in the 8th every Friday night, weather annual Amazing Rahway Race as a part of Culture Crawl so you don’t permitting, from 6:30-9:30 2018! e Amazing Race is an adventure where teams have to wait pm during the months of with 2 to 4teammates solve clues, complete challenges until September June, July and August. For and move through downtown Rahway and to be the first to experience more information or to to cross the finish line. You will need a SMARTPHONE audition to be a featured some good friend/s and a sense of humour. e race great Art! artist, contact info@ should last approximately 2 hours. More info and team Rahwayishappening.com. registration at CultureCrawl.org.
Call to Artists! Join one of the Save the date largest Arts and Music festivals in New Jersey! Artists of all genres are Save the date for Culture Crawl 2018 on September 22, from 1-6pm. You have heard of a “Pub Crawl”. We are presenting an ”Arts, Music and Culture Crawl” with musicians, visual artists, performing artists, encouraged to apply. Go to filmmakers, craft artisans and so much more stationed throughout the downtown- in our restaurants, salons, retail shops and more. is festival is FREE to attend and FREE to participate! CultureCrawl.org to register, Encompassing the entire footprint of the downtown, Culture Crawl is one of the largest Arts and see past Crawls or find out more Music festivals in New Jersey. Main Stages with featured bands, an ARTful kids section, the Rahway Reel Short Film Festival, Make Art at the OMG Plaza, as well as music, dance and art lining the streets information. All artists are welcome of our walkable downtown will inspire the artist in you! Don’t worry if the weather doesn’t cooperate, everything moves indoors if it rains. to sell their works or items related You won’t have to miss a thing! to their artistry. Registration is FREE.
RAHWAY’S CULINARY SCENE in the spotlight!
Rahway’s downtown is gaining notoriety for it’s discounts and specials at e Gateway Family nightlife and restaurants. Restaurant Week, YMCA, Wet Ticket Brewery, e Watt Hotel Bar, Rahway’s Taste of Spring 2018 and the FiOS1 Rahway Kitty Hall, Sticks Cigars, and the Union News program, Restaurant Hunter, which featured County Performing Arts Center. three di erent Rahway Restaurants has helped to “ e initiative was expanded from 2017 where we draw attention to those outside of Rahway. had Restaurant Week directly follow the very From January 22nd through the 26th participating successful Taste of Spring event in April.“, explained Rahway Restaurants, organized by the Rahway Arts Ann Marie Williams, the Managing Director of the + Business Partnership, banded together along with RABP, “ e intent was designed to encourage many local businesses to create a true Dine Out Rahway residents and other locals to experience all experience with Restaurant Week 2018. Businesses that Rahway has to o er.” created a prix fixe menu with either lunch or dinner “ e town is a burgeoning arts district which options. “Our restaurants really came out showing provides for an ideal night out for eating, strolling their best from steaks to seafood, we saw it all.”, around, and socializing with friends and commented Mayor Giacobbi. neighbors. Our restaurants were packed all week Christine Sloan from FiOS1 News interviewing Irving One unique characteristic was the collaboration not and the feedback on the week-long event was Inn’s Chef only of the restaurants but of the local businesses as amazing. We were pleased to see the media well. Diners were encouraged to hold on to their embrace the event and the feature on My Central receipts for specials outside of their meal. With NJ was the icing on the cake”, recounted receipt in hand, folks were able to take advantage of Executive Director Amy Garcia Phillips.
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RAHWAY BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS EXPERIENCE LOCAL
Businesses on the Rise Diamond Studio Lashes Herbal Habits Il Forno A Legna The Juice Hub OneNest Yoga and Brows 97 Elm Street 1464 Main Street 1555 Main Street 1421 Irving Street 1653 Irving Street Your one stop shop for Our first Wood Oven An all natural organic OneNest Yoga studio Diamond Studio is organic natural products. Pizza and Italian Restau- juice bar right in the cultivates yoga as a focused on helping you Herbal Habits will carry rant. Conveniently heart of our downtown. health and wellness highlight your beauty: what you need for health, located on Main Street You can get your juice alternative, with potential your eyes with beautiful beauty and overall just two blocks from the or smoothie fix along life changing results for eyelashes; your skin with wellness. Train Station, you can with paninis and wraps. the mind, body and a soothing facial; and they enjoy lunch or dinner in a A great place to stop spirit. The place for offer full body waxing and beautiful space! for a bite. Yoga classes and TRX. Microblading.
New Businesses Opened Atelier Rosal Glam Stop Magnolia + Fig Salon 39 74 E Cherry Street 1567 Irving Street 208 Central Avenue 39 E Milton Avenue Atelier Rosal is more Our new European style Micro spa offering Introducing the newest than a frame shop, it’s hard wax salon opened custom body treatments, salon to Rahway! also an arts space. to give a glamorous custom scent consults, Licensed stylist are all Drawing on the area experience for an and unique products form experienced in styling artists and artisans from affordable price. small makers and cult women, men, and NJ and NYC, they exhibit Specializing in full body beauty brands. Pain-relief children of all ethnicities. and sell works by artists, waxing, facials and body experts with years of jewelers and ceramicists. treatments. experience and have been Sinai Bakery Unique and one of a kind featured in international 1580 Irving Street items can be found in the Litehouse press including The A real Mexican gallery. 1483 Main Street Guardian, Huffington panderia right here in The LITEHOUSE shop is Post, AOL, Gothamist, Rahway! Serving quick Antilles Restaurant Cultured Expressions the intersection where and Martha Stewart. bites, fresh pastries, 85 East Cherry Street 1417 Main Street music meets fashion. coffee and traditional One of our newest Encouraging others to Vibe out to local talent Phillips Hospitality desserts they are a restaurants here in the “Feel the fabric... while browsing a wide 45 E Milton Ave #unit 5 welcome addition to the downtown whose Embrace the Culture”, to array of street wear and PHS is a staffing downtown. mission is to provide appreciate the artistry of vintage clothing. Let’s company that provides exceptional cuisine by African textiles and to talk music. Let’s talk trained individuals to Spincity Crave using fresh quality, explore their own trends. Let’s talk culture. work in hotels. They also 648 W Grand Ave locally sourced creativity, hands-on. provide businesses with Our newest Cycle ingredients in an intimate Stop by to check out placement services. Class that offers atmosphere. The cuisine their classes, workshops drop in and scheduled is Caribbean American or events. classes. Come take a fusion. spin with them.
Antilles Ribbon Cutting Atelier Rosal Ribbon Cutting Cultured Expressions Ribbon Cutting Glam Stop Ribbon Cutting
Il Forno a Legna Magnolia + Fig Ribbon Cutting OneNest Yoga Salon 39 Ribbon Cutting Sinai Bakery
e Rahway Arts and Business Bring your children over to the they just heard. No pre Partnership in collaboration Train Station Plaza and have registration necessary. While with the Rahway Public Library, them listen to a story read by you are there, use this as an the Rahway Recreation Center one of our guest readers and opportunity to visit the and the City of Rahway our spark their love of reading! Rahway Farmers Market proud to present our 2nd annual Following the story, your and get some fresh New Story Time on the Go Event! children are encouraged to join Jersey produce! #Rahway Is is is a great activity to add the “Chalk Talk Activity” and Happening! #Rahway Inspires into your summer programming! write or draw about the story Learning!
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A MESSAGE FROM OUR GOVERNOR RAHWAY’S NEWEST ASSEMBLYWOMAN Phil Murphy Linda Carter
Rahway is on …a focus on assisting the move… youth and seniors
“Rahway is on the move, and there is no argument that Assemblywoman Linda Carter, a Chair of the Committee of the Whole, I am proud that the new state property taxes remain among lifelong resident of the city of liaison to the Housing Authority, Board budget will support both the the most important issues Plain eld, was selected to serve in the of Education and Cable Advisory city and its residents. facing middle-class New Jersey General Assembly in the Board, and Chair of the Public Safety e progress being made in homeowners and working 22nd Legislative District in the spring Committee and Neighborhood and Rahway is unmistakable, with families. Under the new state of 2018. She currently serves on two City Services Committee. construction across the city budget, among other actions Assembly Committees: Science, With a focus on assisting youth and building a stronger and more our administration is taking, Innovation and Technology Committee seniors, Assemblywoman Carter has vibrant local economy. New Rahway will receive signi cant and the Telecommunications and received numerous awards including homes and apartments, and new property tax relief. Utilities Committee. e youngest of the New Jersey Minority Achievers commercial development, are rough a historic her siblings, she graduated from the Award and the Jack and Jill of recreating downtown. New investment in public University of Maryland, Eastern Shore America, Inc. Greater Union County Jersey is going to be a partner education, Rahway’s public where she earned her Bachelor of Chapter Community Leaders Hall of in this progress, and there is schools will receive more than Science degree in Business Fame Award. She has served on the no better place to start than $1 million in new state aid in Administration. Assemblywoman Plain eld Teen Parenting Board and through our e ort to x NJ time for the 2018-2019 school Carter also holds a Master of Science has volunteered with the YMCA for TRANSIT. year. In addition, the city will degree in Management, Information more than 19 years. She has been a As more and more residents receive more than $3.5 million Management from Stevens Institute of volunteer mentor and a Big Sister and rely on NJ TRANSIT’s trains to expand pre-K o erings – an Technology in Hoboken. has helped to ensure that homeless and buses as part of their daily increase of nearly $3 million. Assemblywoman Carter served as a persons receive food. lives, this is a top priority. e Every dollar in new aid is Union County Freeholder for three Currently, Assemblywoman Carter is new state budget is investing money that doesn’t have to terms, and she became the rst African employed by the Passaic Board of an additional $242 million in come from the pockets of American woman to serve as the Chair Education as a High School Business NJ TRANSIT over the property taxpayers. And, as we of the Union County Board of Chosen Education Teacher. Prior to her career upcoming year – a nearly work to ensure full funding of Freeholders. In 2012, she served as Vice in education, she worked at AT&T in three-fold increase -- to get our public-school formula in Chair of the Freeholder Board, and also Access Management of the CFO the system back on track and the coming years, this is on the County’s Fiscal, Homeland and Division, and as Portfolio Asset on time. Because of this new simply a down payment on Shared Services Committees. She is also Manager for ATT&T Credit funding, riders will not Rahway’s future. a commissioner of the Raritan Valley Communication. experience a fare hike for the I look to a strong partnership Rail Coalition and a commissioner of the Assemblywoman Carter is a member coming year, but instead will with Mayor Giacobbe in the Middlesex County Utilities Authority. of the New Jersey Board of Realtors bene t from key hirings of coming months and years as Prior to service on the Freeholder and is a lifelong member of Alpha new engineers, drivers, and we tackle the challenges facing Board, Carter served as Councilwoman Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. where she maintenance professionals, both our state and our at large for the First and Fourth wards has served in many leadership positions among other planned communities. Rahway is in the city of Plain eld, including the including President of the Plain eld improvements. making great strides, and, as positions of Council President and Chapter for four terms. A stronger NJ TRANSIT governor, I’m ready to roll up will mean a stronger Rahway. my sleeves and help the city Even with this progress, reach its goals.”
A WORD FROM ASSEMBLYMAN James Kennedy …a highlight of “My second term as an Assemblyman for Legislative District 22 has been very busy. I have been bills that are working on several pieces of important legislation in the General Assembly, and would like to highlight in the process some of my bills that are in the process of being moved. e Assembly Consumer A airs Committee voted in favor of A-1360. is bill requires certain of being moved. noti cations and free credit reports for customers following a breach of security of personal information within a business or public entity; it now awaits a vote on the Assembly oor. A-3726, which requires large food waste generators to separate and recycle food waste, was introduced on March 26th and is awaiting a vote in the Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee. Lastly I have been working on a package of bills (A-1223, A-1371, A-1376, A-1455 and A-3847) focusing on improving the environment and promoting clean energy through electric vehicles. As always, I can be reached at [email protected] or by phone at 732-943-2660. My o ce is located at 34 East Cherry Street, Rahway.
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Union County Residents Can “Recycle Right” without Plastic Bags
such as a local supermarket or exception is pre-shredded & Planning at 908-654-9890 department store. To search paper. Residents who need or online at ucnj.org/ for a convenient drop-o site, secure shredding for personal recycling. use the free location nder at documents can use Union Recycling supports the plastic lmrecycling.org. County’s free mobile goals of Chairman Chairman Granados also shredding events. Granados’s Moving Union reminded residents to be alert e following items County Forward “Plant a for changes in recycling CANNOT be recycled at Seed” initiative for building guidelines. curbside: participation in recycling “E cient recycling • Plastic bags or other plastic countywide and engaging programs must follow market lm. the public in conservation trends for raw materials, so it • Styrofoam — check your and environmental education. is not unusual for the municipality for drop-o e Freeholder Board also guidelines to change location, if any. encourages residents to sign occasionally,” he said. “It’s • Dishware, glass and mirrors up for Recycle Coach, a free always a good idea to check — can be thrown in regular app that makes it easier to with your local program to garbage. stay up to date about e Union County Board of keeping excluded items out make sure you’re up to date.” • Dirty pizza boxes — no countywide recycling Chosen Freeholders reminds of the recycling stream.” Common items that are leftover food or grease can be information and municipal residents that plastic bags and In particular, Chairman currently accepted by local included. recycling schedules. other excluded items cannot be Granados noted that plastic recycling programs include: • Shredded paper – bring More information on the recycled through their local bags are prohibited in all • Plastic bottles and personal documents to a free Recycle Coach app can be curbside pick-up programs. curbside pickup programs. containers that are coded mobile shredding event. found at ucnj.org/recycling/ “Union County residents “As a matter of convenience with #1 or #2 on the bottom. • Pots, pans and small recycle-coach-app. have a good recycling rate some residents use plastic Aluminum and steel (tin) appliances – check with your Quick links to all Union compared to other counties bags to carry cans, bottles and cans and lids. municipality for scrap metal County environmental in our state, and we want to other items to the curbside, • All sizes, shapes and colors drop-o location, if any. programs can be found at improve on this record and but that interferes with the of glass bottles and jars. • Plastic containers and ucnj.org/green-connection. set a high bar,” said recycling process and • Corrugated cardboard boxes plastic ware. For all Union County Freeholder Chairman Sergio contaminates the recycling such as cereal and clean pizza For more information on programs and services visit Granados. “Every household stream,” said Granados. boxes; and milk, juice and local and countywide ucnj.org, call the Public Info can pitch in by following “Items should always be put fruit cartons. recycling programs, FAQs Line, 877-424-1234, email some simple guidelines that directly into bins, without the • All mixed paper, including about curbside recycling and [email protected] or use the help our local recyclers bag.” newspapers, magazines, junk a list of municipal recycling online Contact Form. operate more e ciently, Plastic bags can be recycled mail, catalogs and phone coordinators, visit the Union Connect with Union especially when it comes to through a designated retailer, books may be recycled. e County Bureau of Recycling County on social media.
CITY OF RAHWAY: FLOOD PROTECTION INFORMATION
The City of Rahway is a participant in a intensities and increased impervious surfaces watch and flood warning advisories. A flood City of Rahway environment. Understanding storm having a 1% chance of being equaled federally subsidized program that enables due to upstream development. Floodplain watch advisory indicates that the potential for and protecting the natural functions of or exceeded in any given year. most property owners to purchase flood maps, charts, reports and studies that a flood exists in the watch area, while a flood floodplains help reduce flood damage and Map of the local flood hazard area: insurance with up to a 20% discount on their document these areas are available for review warning indicates that a flood has been protect resources. When flooding spreads out To determine whether your property is flood insurance premiums. The National in the Department of Engineering and also detected. across the floodplain, its energy is dissipated, located within a special flood hazard area, Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), adminis- available for review at the Rahway Public which results in lower flood flows Comcast Channel 34 covers the City and will FEMA’s Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) tered by the Federal Emergency Management Library. downstream, reduced erosion of the stream issue timely updated information. This station are available at the Office of the City Agency (FEMA), requires that the City adopt bank and channel, deposition of sediments Flood protection assistance is part of the Emergency Broadcast System Engineer at One City Hall Plaza, Rahway, specific flood damage reduction education, higher in the watershed, and improved The City Engineer’s office can provide (EBS) as are local television stations Channel New Jersey 07065. The maps are also planning and building criteria. groundwater recharge. Floodplains are scenic, technical assistance relating to flood 5 & 9. Radio station NJ 101.5 FM, NIXLE and available at the City of Rahway’s website at valued wildlife habitats, and suitable for In an effort to inform residents and property elevations and data on historical flooding, and UCFIRSTALERT will also carry EBS http://www.cityofrahway.org or FEMA’s residential gardening. Poorly planned owners of the presence of flood hazards in is available to advise owners of appropriate messages. Please register for these updates Map Service Center website at development in floodplains can lead to stream Rahway and to suggest possible actions that flood protection measures. The City also has at Nixle.com and Ucfirstalert.org. www.msc.fema.gov. bank erosion, loss of valuable property, may be taken to protect persons and copies of elevation certificates for some In extreme situations, personnel of the increased risk of flooding to downstream property, the following article is being sent to properties in the floodplain. City staff Rahway Office of Emergency Management or properties, and degradation of water quality. A you because the City of Rahway has many members are available to undertake site visits, Department of Public Safety will conduct number of County and Municipal parks like flood prone areas and your property may be if requested and authorized, to review flood, “Route Altering” within flood prone areas to the Rahway River Park and Milton Lake Park susceptible to flooding. drainage, and sewer issues. Please contact advise residents to move to higher ground preserve the stream corridor and prevent the Engineering Department at (732) Flood Insurance prior to water levels reaching critical stages. development in perpetuity. 827-2176 for this service. Important Contact Most homeowner insurance policies do not Property protection measures cover losses due to floods. However, since Flood safety Drainage system maintenance There are various actions which can be taken In addition to regulating development and Information: Rahway is a participant in the NFIP, it is Following is a list of important considerations to flood-proof structures. Depending upon fill within the flood hazard area, the City of possible for property owners to obtain that should be followed during times of the situation, location and availability of Rahway and State of New Jersey have federally backed flood insurance. This flooding: City of Rahway funds, the following measures can be used: regulations prohibiting dumping in insurance is available to any owner of 1. Keep children away from flood waters, a) Install a sump pump system to dispose of channels, obstructing flows or any activity Internet Home Page: insurable property (a building and/or its ditches, culverts and storm drains. infiltrating water to grade outside of the that would adversely effect the water-carry- contents) in Rahway. Tenants may also insure 2. Evacuate the flood hazard area in times of structure; ing capacity of any channel, floodway or www.cityofrahway.com their personal property against flood loss. impending flood or when advised to do so by b) Move essential items and furniture to the floodplain. It has been demonstrated that Also, most flood insurance policy holders in the police or fire department. upper floors of your home; regulating development and maintaining Federal Emergency Rahway benefit from premium discounts. 3. In your home, turn off flood prone electrical c) Elevate electrical and mechanical drainage systems can alleviate recurrent Management Agency (FEMA) This is due to the City’s extensive efforts to circuits and shut off the water and gas service equipment in the basement; flooding which endangers life and damages obtain credits, through the Community Rating valves. d) Flood proof walls, windows and doors; property and facilities. Any activities that Phone: (425) 487-4600 System (CRS), to maintain specific measures 4. Do not walk through flowing water. e) Construct flood walls or closures; may be in violation of these regulations for flood damage reduction. Currents can be deceptive; six-inches of Web: www.fema.gov/nfip f) The most effective way to flood-proof a should be reported to the Department of moving water can sweep you off your feet. The City strongly urges you to buy flood structure is to elevate it. Engineering at (732) 827-2176. 5. Do not drive through a flooded area. More FEMA Map Service Center: insurance as needed to protect yourself from g) During times of flooding, homes that have people drown in their cars than anywhere devastating losses due to flooding. Following not been retrofitted can be protected during Substantial improvement requirements www.msc.fema.gov else. Do not drive around road barriers; the With respect to requirements of the the purchase of flood insurance, NFIP emergencies by the installation of sandbags. road or bridge may be washed out. If your car National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) imposes a 30-day waiting period, so residents h) Install flood vents in building walls, doors, The National Flood Insurance stalls in high water, abandon it immediately relative to substantial improvement in the should purchase insurance before the onset or enclosures that are subject to frequent and seek higher ground. flood plain, please be advised that if the Program: of the rainy season to ensure coverage during flooding and are not flood-proofed. 6. During times of heavy rainfall monitor the cost of reconstruction, rehabilitation, the flooding season. You can find out if your level of water in the drainage way. Floodplain development regulations additions, or other improvement to a www.fema.gov/business.nfip property is located in a special flood hazard 7. Plan escape routes to high ground. Please be advised that all development, building or home equals or exceeds 50 area through the Office of the City Engineer at 8. Know the following flood warning system. including filling of land located in a special percent of the building’s market value, then City of Rahway Public Library: (732) 827-2176. flood hazard area, is regulated differently from the building must meet the same flood Flood warning system http://catalog.rahway The local flood hazard other areas and may require a permit. Contact plain construction requirements as a new When the City of Rahway is expecting or The areas in and around the North and South the Office of the City Engineer at building. Substantially damaged buildings library.org experiencing inclement weather that may Branches of the Rahway River, the Robinson’s 732-827-2176 for further information and must also be brought up to the same include heavy rain, residents in flood prone Branch of the Rahway River, the Orchard St. prior to undertaking any activity within the standards. Hiring a Contractor: areas or low lying area are urged to plan Brook, Maurice Avenue Brook, Allen Street floodplain or if you see non-permitted preventative actions to protect life and This requirement means elevating the Brook, Milton Lake, Rahway River Park and building or filling in the floodplain. www.state.nj.us/lps/ property. lowest floor, including basement and certain other watercourses are subject to certain utility systems, one (1) foot above ca/contractors/ flooding. Flooding occurs in Rahway because Residents are urged to monitor frequently Recognize the natural and beneficial the base flood elevation, which is the consumercont.htm the flood carrying capacities of the river weather and flood conditions that are functions of floodplains to help reduce 100-year flood elevation. A 100-year flood channels are exceeded, which is caused by a broadcast over local radio and television flooding water surface elevation is caused by a number of factors, such as record rainfall stations. Residents will be provided with flood Floodplains are a natural component of the
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