Rahway City Council Considers Privatizing the Public Water Utility
Rahway City Council votes Monday on Resolution AR-55-26 to solicit bids for a potential water utility sale. Voters would have the final say in a referendum.
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Rahway Board of Education Meeting Recap | January 27, 2026
The Rahway Board of Education addressed student safety data, responded to community concerns over a principal’s arrest, and reviewed audit and planning updates.
Rahway School Officials Seek to Reassure Families as Student Safety Data Shows Mixed Trends
Rahway school officials explained the district’s student safety data, including incident categories, off-campus reports, and how trends compare to earlier in the school year.
Edison Council Faces Backlash Over Proposal to More Than Double Its Own Salaries
Edison council advances a controversial pay raise ordinance in face of backlash from residents.
Edison Military Pay Ordinance Draws Concerns
Edison council introduces a military pay ordinance that veterans warn could reduce compensation for service members called to active duty.
Edison Council Advances Multiple Ordinances After Contentious January Meeting
Edison council advances pay, military leave, planning, and committee ordinances after sharp public comment during a storm-shadowed meeting.
Rahway Library Board Expands Hours and Programming as Usage Climbs
Board cites rising visits and circulation as it approves longer hours, boosts programming funds, and lays groundwork for closer financial oversight.
Rahway School Board President Addresses District’s Response to Arrest of Elementary School Principal
Rahway school board President Joseph Toma addressed the district’s response to the arrest of a former elementary school principal during a public meeting.
Route 1 closure snarls first post-storm commute as water main repairs continue in Edison
A water main break continues to disrupt Route 1 in south Edison, with partial lane reopenings and heavy gridlock along detours during the first weekday commute since New Jersey’s storm emergency was lifted.
Local NJ Leaders Speak Out After US Immigration Officers Kill Alex Pretti in Minneapolis
Democratic leaders across Central Jersey and New Jersey issued demands and raised concerns over a second deadly shooting by US immigration officers in Minneapolis.