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Rutherford council votes to rename Elm Street for late Reverend Ray Frasier
Summary
The Rutherford Mayor and Council voted July 14 to rename Elm Street “Reverend Ray Frasier Way,” honoring the late councilman and civil-rights leader. The council approved the motion by roll call and said it will coordinate signage and a dedication date with the family.
The Rutherford Mayor and Council voted July 14 to rename Elm Street “Reverend Ray Frasier Way” to honor the late Reverend Ray Frasier, a former council member and longtime civil-rights advocate.
Council President McGawan moved the measure and it was seconded by a colleague; the council approved the motion by roll call. Earlier in the meeting council members offered extended condolences and described Frasier’s local leadership: “I consider him to be a beloved Rutherford institution,” McGawan said during remarks praising Frasier’s mentorship and community service.
Mayor and council members said they would order a street sign and work with the Frasier family to select an appropriate day for the dedication. The motion was presented as a discussion item and then moved to consent before the roll-call vote.
The renaming follows the council’s broader recognition of Frasier’s local contributions; members said the decision is intended both as a memorial and as a public acknowledgement of his role in Rutherford’s civil-rights history. The council did not attach additional budget appropriations to the motion beyond sign costs and logistics; officials said details on ceremony timing will be coordinated with the family and announced later.
