Edison’s Budget Vote Collapsed Monday Despite Looming Employee Furloughs
Edison’s council fell one vote short of passing its budget Monday. The township says furloughs are next unless a new vote happens by July 31.
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Edison’s 2026 Budget Heads to a Final Vote
Edison’s council votes Monday on a $181.8 million budget, months late. Health insurance drives the increase. One agenda item raises new questions.
Woodbridge School Board Approves $19.5 Million in Outside Placements
The Woodbridge Township Board of Education approved out-of-district placements for over 200 students with disabilities, a $737,000 districtwide security upgrade, and new phonics-based reading materials at its July meeting.
CoreWeave Lawyer Wrote Kenilworth Mayor’s Talking Points
Records obtained by The Central Jerseyan show Kenilworth’s defense of a CoreWeave data center was scripted by the company’s own lawyer, then a paid lobbying push.
Central Jersey Heat Wave Peaks Today as Wildfire Smoke Moves In
An Extreme Heat Warning covers Middlesex and Union counties today as Canadian wildfire smoke adds a second hazard. Cooling centers open in Rahway, Linden, and New Brunswick.
Metuchen Council Approves Millions in Bonds for Library, Capital Improvements
In a brief July 13 meeting, the Metuchen Borough Council approved a $2.6 million capital bond and introduced a bond to match a state library grant, while honoring two longtime community figures.
NJ’s Health Insurance Crisis Is Raising Your Taxes
A statewide SHBP rate hike is driving up budgets in Rahway, Edison, and Metuchen. See how three towns are responding to New Jersey’s health insurance crisis.
Flash Flooding Swamps Route 1 in Edison as Storms Hit Central Jersey
Flash flood warnings hit Middlesex, Monmouth, and Somerset counties on Thursday as heavy rain flooded Route 1 in Edison and closed River Road in Highland Park.
Rahway’s 2026 Budget Jumps 9% on Rising Insurance Costs
Rahway’s 2026 municipal budget rises nearly 9%, driven mostly by a 30% jump in employee health insurance costs. See the full spending and tax breakdown.
Woodbridge Approves Sunrise Village Agreement With YMCA
Woodbridge approved its agreement with the Raritan Bay Area YMCA for Sunrise Village Tuesday night, along with new traffic ordinances and storm recovery updates.