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Woodbridge Council Expands Affordable Housing Funding

January 27, 2026January 21, 2026 by Christopher

Adams Towers, a Woodbridge Township senior and disabled housing complex offering subsidized, income-restricted apartments, photographed in daylight.

Woodbridge approves $5.5M for affordable housing, moves to preserve former School No. 14 for recreation, and honors youth sports champions.

Iselin Man Killed in Industrial Accident at Bayway Plant in Linden

January 25, 2026January 20, 2026 by Christopher

Aerial view of the Bayway industrial complex in Linden, New Jersey, showing large cylindrical storage tanks and surrounding infrastructure.

A 71-year-old Iselin man died after falling into a mineral oil container while working at the Bayway facility in Linden. OSHA is investigating.

One Person Killed in 3-Alarm Fire on High Street in Rahway

January 25, 2026January 20, 2026 by Christopher

A Rahway firefighter at the scene of a three-alarm fire on High Street as crews continue operations.

One person was killed after a three-alarm fire tore through an occupied residential building at 1583 High Street Monday morning, city officials confirmed.

Students In the Spotlight At Woodbridge Board Of Ed Meeting

January 25, 2026January 16, 2026 by Christopher

Official seal of the Woodbridge Township School District featuring an eagle, an open book, a quill and scroll, and a lamp symbolizing knowledge.

Student presentations and school activities took center stage at the Woodbridge Board of Education’s January meeting, alongside routine district business.

Rahway Elementary School Principal Arrested on Child Endangerment Charge

May 11, 2026January 16, 2026 by Christopher

A Rahway elementary school principal has been arrested and charged with second-degree child endangerment. Court records outline the case timeline.

Edison Town Council Advances Committee Eliminations, Approves Appointments at Regular Meeting

January 14, 2026 by Christopher

Official seal of the Township of Edison, New Jersey, featuring the Edison Memorial Tower with sun rays in the background and the slogan “Let There Be Light.”

The Edison Town Council advanced ordinances eliminating several advisory committees and approved appointments during its Jan. 14 regular meeting.

Edison Council Revives Committee Elimination Ordinances

January 14, 2026January 13, 2026 by Christopher

What happens at an Edison Council work session versus a regular meeting? Here’s a simple breakdown of how proposals move from review to final vote.

Rahway Council Pushes Downtown Budget Forward Before Public Tensions Spill Outside City Hall

February 10, 2026January 13, 2026 by Christopher

The Rahway City Council advanced the 2026 downtown Special Improvement District budget and introduced new ordinances Monday night, as public comments raised concerns over traffic safety, legal disputes, and council-resident tensions.