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Women Make History as Woodbridge Council, School Board Reorganize for 2026

January 7, 2026January 7, 2026 by Christopher
Woodbridge Town Council President Sharon McAuliffe and Vice President Lizbeth DeJesus, the first all-female council leadership team in township history.

Woodbridge Council elects an all-female leadership team while the school board reorganizes and retains officers during Tuesday night meetings.

Categories News Tags Board of Education, Local Government & Policy, Township Council, Woodbridge Township

Edison Council Elects New Leadership at Reorganization Meeting

February 10, 2026January 7, 2026 by Christopher
Joseph Coyle (left) and Robert Kentos (right), elected council president and vice president at Edison’s 2026 reorganization meeting.

Edison’s Township Council reorganized for 2026, electing Joseph Coyle as council president and Robert Kentos as vice president, with extensive public comment.

Categories News Tags Edison, Elections & Leadership, Local Government & Policy, Public Meetings

Brooks Elected City Council President At Reorganization Meeting That Turns Tense

January 7, 2026January 6, 2026 by Christopher
Side-by-side portraits of Jeffrey Brooks, newly elected Rahway City Council president, and Jeremy Mojica, elected vice president, standing in front of American flags.

Rahway City Council elected new leadership, swore in members, and faced public criticism over transparency and meeting notice.

Categories News Tags Local Government & Policy, Rahway City Council, Reorganization Meeting

Rahway Tree Removal Contract Draws Competing Concerns

January 3, 2026January 3, 2026 by Christopher
Large street tree marked for removal at 580 West Lake Avenue in Rahway, listed as condemned on a City Council agenda due to safety concerns.

Rahway’s plan to remove 16 street trees has prompted concerns from advocates and residents over cost, criteria, and communication.

Categories News Tags •, Community Concerns, Public Works & Infrastructure, Rahway City Council

Rahway Library Board Closes Out 2025 With Legal Services Vote, Looks Ahead to 2026

December 31, 2025 by Christopher
Rahway Library stairs and main entrance.

The Rahway Public Library Board approved a new RFQ for legal services and closed out 2025 with year-end business during its December meeting.

Categories News Tags •, Community & Events, Local Government & Policy

Rahway City Council Approves Tree Removal Contract, Budget Transfers at Special Meeting

December 29, 2025 by Christopher
Large roadside tree at 835 East Milton Avenue in Rahway identified as condemned and approved for removal by the City Council.

Rahway officials approved a tree removal contract and shifted year-end funds during a brief special City Council meeting.

Categories News Tags Local Government, Municipal Budget, Public Works, Rahway City Council

Edison Council Ends 2025 With Pay Raises, PILOT Vote, and Farewells

December 24, 2025 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.”

Edison’s Township Council wrapped up 2025 by approving a mayoral pay raise, a 30-year PILOT for senior housing, major spending resolutions, and honoring outgoing members.

Categories News Tags Budgets & Public Finance, Development & Zoning, Edison, ocal Government & Policy, Public Meetings

Edison Council Unanimously Approves Mayor’s 32% Pay Raise After Residents Speak Out

February 10, 2026December 23, 2025 by Christopher
Edison Mayor Sam Joshi in an official portrait, wearing a navy suit, patterned shirt, and light pink tie.

Edison Council unanimously approved a 32% pay raise for Mayor Sam Joshi, raising his salary to $198,000 despite public opposition at Monday’s meeting.

Categories News Tags Budgets & Public Finance, Edison, Local Government & Policy, Public Meetings

Rahway Board of Education Closes 2025 With Staff Farewells and Schoolwide Highlights

December 23, 2025December 17, 2025 by Christopher
The official logo for Rahway Public Schools in New Jersey.

The Rahway Board of Education’s final 2025 meeting featured staff farewells, student achievements, winter events, and districtwide updates across local schools.

Categories News Tags Community & Events, Education & Schools, Local Government & Policy, Rahway Board of Education, Rahway Schools, School Board Meetings

Woodbridge Town Council Reshapes Route 1 Redevelopment Plan

January 7, 2026December 4, 2025 by Christopher
Map of Woodbridge Route 1 Redevelopment Area 7 showing parcels along Route 1, South Inman Avenue, and Douglas Avenue included in the township’s redevelopment plan.

Woodbridge Town Council adopted new Route 1 redevelopment plans, withdraws backing for cannabis operator, buys NJDOT parcel, and honors youth soccer teams.

Categories News Tags Cannabis Policy, Infrastructure & Capital Spending, Local Government, Redevelopment & Land Use, Route 1 Corridor, Woodbridge Township, Youth Sports
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