TWO-WAY TRAFFIC COMING TO DOWNTOWN RAHWAY

As you may have noticed the City of Rahway’s downtown area is undergoing some major improvements. One of the anticipated benefits will be two-way traffic on Irving Street, as well as Main Street. These two streets have been one-way streets for many years. They are now scheduled to change on or around May 15, 2008, to accommodate two-way traffic.
You will notice some other streets changing their current patterns before the two-way traffic will take effect on Irving Street and Main Street. This gradual increase is necessary to achieve the goal of two-way traffic in order to better serve the downtown area. The streets scheduled to change their pattern are as follows:

• Coach Street – reverse direction of current one-way

• Poplar Street – change from two-way traffic to one-way traffic (Westbound)

• East Cherry Street – reverse direction of current one-way

We realize this is a major change for motorists who frequent our downtown. We are asking that you stay alert for changes in the traffic pattern during your visits. We apologize for any inconvenience and will continue to work to make this transition to two-way traffic as smooth as possible.
Please contact Sgt. Frank D’Errico of the Rahway Police Department Traffic Bureau at 732-827-2073 with any questions or concerns.
 

Rahway Police Department
Community Cert Program

The Rahway Police Department is looking for people who want to make a difference in our community. Community Emergency Response Team (Cert) program is designed to train people to be better prepared to respond to emergency situations in their community. When emergencies happen, CERT members can give critical support to first responders, provide immediate assistance to victims, and organize spontaneous volunteers at a disaster site. CERT members can also help with non-emergency projects that help improve the safety of the community.

The events of September 11^th will never be forgotten; also not forgotten is how the spirit of America was awakened that day and citizens came forth to volunteer their services.    

The CERT program is designed to train and set up communications between First Responders and the community to save lives following a major disaster. There will be eight (8) sessions (20 hours) consisting of the following topics: Disaster Preparedness, Disaster Fire Suppression, Disaster Medical Operations Part 1, Disaster Medical Operations Part 2, Light Search & Rescue Operations, Disaster Psychology & Team Organization, Terrorism, and a Final Practical exercise realistic to this community.

The Rahway Police Department is now accepting applications from people within the Rahway Community who are at least 18 years old and interested in becoming a part of the CERT Team. The training will be held at the Rahway Police Department on Wednesdays from March 5, 2008, until April 16, 2008, at 7:00 P.M. to 9:30 P.M.  The program will consist of seven (7) classes and a practical exercise. The practical exercise will be held on a Saturday morning. The date for this exercise will be announced at the start of the program.

Applications may be obtained at the Rahway Police Department, or for more information contact Officer William Eicholz at 732-827-2079  or weicholz@rahwaypolice.com