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Community in Action: Woodbridge Couple Turns One Donation Box Into a Toy Drive Reaching Hundreds

December 23, 2025December 1, 2025 by Christopher
A holiday-wrapped donation box at Advance Dental of Woodbridge filled with plush toys, including a teddy bear, Grinch dolls, and a Snoopy pillow.

A Woodbridge couple grows a one-box holiday project into a countywide toy drive supporting more than 200 children through New Jersey’s DCP&P.

Categories News Tags Children & Families, Community & Events, Holiday Giving, Local Heroes, Woodbridge

Chateau Mansion Plan Crumbles Before the Edison Zoning Board

November 26, 2025November 26, 2025 by Christopher
Architect Nehal Jhaveri presents a rendering of a proposed 14,346-sq-ft “French chateau” mansion to the Edison Zoning Board.

A proposal for a sprawling luxury home in north Edison unraveled Tuesday night as the zoning presentation quickly spiraled into board frustration, unanswered questions, and a threat to have police remove someone from the chamber.

Categories News Tags Edison, Edison Zoning Board, Local Government & Policy

Edison Council Packs Votes Into Pre-Holiday Meeting

November 25, 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 Council advances new leadership salary ranges, tree protections, and environmental impact rules after passing two ordinances Monday night.

Categories News Tags Budgets & Public Finance, Community Affairs, Development & Zoning, Edison, Environment & Sustainability, Local Government & Policy, Public Meetings

Plainfield Nonprofit Fights Hunger and Funding Loss as Holiday Need Surges

November 24, 2025November 23, 2025 by Christopher
A long row of volunteers stands behind tables covered in orange plastic, handing out produce and canned goods.

With federal HIV-prevention funding gone and food prices rising, Iris House struggles to meet growing demand at its monthly Fresh Food Market in Plainfield.

Categories News Tags Community & Events, Food Security & Assistance, Health & Wellness, Local Government & Policy, Nonprofits & Social Services, Plainfield

Woodbridge School Board Approves $1.3M Mid-Year Budget Shift

November 21, 2025 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.

Woodbridge’s school board approved a $1.3M mid-year budget transfer from reserves with no public discussion, far exceeding last year’s adjustment.

Categories News Tags Budget & Finance, Education & Schools, General News, Local Government & Policy

Shrewsbury School Board Welcomes Three New Members

November 19, 2025November 19, 2025 by Christopher
Kelly Fiorentini, from left, Kristin Gaul-Spitale, and Jennifer Jafolla were elected to the Shrewsbury Borough Board of Education. The photo shows Fiorentini in a professional headshot, Gaul-Spitale posing with a man in a suit, and Jafolla smiling outdoors.

Shrewsbury’s Board of Education will seat three new members in January after an uncontested election earlier this month.

Categories News Tags Board of Education, Community & Events, Education & Schools, Election 2025, Shrewsbury

Rahway Zoning Board Moves Forward on Contested Main Street Application, Approves Used-Car Lot Upgrade

November 19, 2025 by Christopher
Logo of The Central Jerseyan

The Rahway Zoning Board formally adopted a Main Street application amid a lawsuit threat and advanced a used-car lot with strict conditions.

Categories News Tags Business & Permits, Development & Land Use, Local Government & Policy, Rahway

Rahway Food Pantry Strains Under SNAP Suspension

November 23, 2025November 16, 2025 by Christopher
Doreen Gordon stands behind a table sorting bread and cereals before the food pantry opens at Zion Lutheran Church in Rahway.

The federal government may be reopened, but its impacts are expected to linger. For volunteers at a church food pantry in Rahway, the effects are clear.

Categories News Tags Community & Events, Food Security & Assistance, Local Government & Policy, Rahway, Union County

Edison Council Approves E-Scooter Rules, Police Benefits, and Addresses Surveillance Concerns

November 14, 2025November 13, 2025 by Christopher
Powerful-looking e-scooter with disc brakes and twin headlights.

Edison honors first responders and shelter staff after rescuing over 100 animals; council passes e-bike rules and advances Film Ready NJ ordinance.

Categories News Tags Animals & Environment, Community & Events, Edison, Local Government & Policy, Public Safety

Edison Honors First Responders for Rescuing More Than 100 Animals From Hoarding Situation

November 16, 2025November 13, 2025 by Christopher
First responders in white protective suits kneel and stand among dozens of animal crates during the on-scene rescue.

Edison honors first responders and shelter staff after rescuing over 100 animals; council passes e-bike rules and advances Film Ready NJ ordinance.

Categories News Tags Animals & Environment, Community & Events, Edison, Local Government & Policy, Public Safety
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