Business View Magazine | December 2020

372 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE DECEMBER 2020 resurgence of Rahway, especially our downtown and train station, and its location being within a few miles of the New Jersey Turnpike and the Garden State Parkway and less than 10 miles from Newark Liberty International Airport, are all factors why Merck thought it would be wise to return to Rahway for their world headquarters.” Merck is currently transitioning back to Rahway with full operations expected to resume in 2022. “I’m working with Merck to create initiatives to get their employees to leave the campus and utilize not only our services, shops, and restaurants downtown, but throughout the City of Rahway,” says Giacobbe. Developing partnerships with companies such as Merck & Co. and institutions like RWJ Hospital are essential in the development of a city that is interconnected for the betterment of all. “I’m just asking for involvement,” Giacobbe stresses. “Let the kids have the opportunity to see what happens at a major hospital, or at a company, such as Robert Wood Johnson University ENGINEERS • SURVEYORS • PLANNERS • LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS • ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTISTS Consulting & Municipal ENGINEERS Parlin • Howell • Monmouth Junction • Camden • Pleasantville • Barnegat www.cmeusa1.com • P: 732.727.8000