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Central Jersey Warming Centers Open as Dangerous Cold Persists

February 9, 2026 by Christopher
Monmouth County Library Headquarters in Manalapan, New Jersey

Find open warming centers in Hunterdon, Middlesex, Monmouth, Somerset, and Union counties. Stay updated on Code Blue alerts and NWS wind chill impacts for Central NJ.

Categories News, Community Tags Local Government & Policy, Public Safety, Severe Weather

Edison Township Council to Further Discuss Pay Raises

February 10, 2026February 9, 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 Township Council meets tonight to discuss pay raises and military pay rules. Plus, updates on the Calvert Avenue drainage project and eminent domain.

Categories News Tags Edison, Local Government & Policy, Middlesex County

Edison High School Students March Against ICE in Peaceful Protest

February 10, 2026February 5, 2026 by Christopher
A large group of Edison High School students march together against ICE enforcement during a winter protest in Edison, New Jersey

About 100 Edison High School students marched to the municipal building Thursday to protest ICE enforcement policies, joining a growing national wave of student-led demonstrations.

Categories News Tags Edison, Middlesex County, Political Protests & Activism

Occupied Home Burglary in Cranford: Resident Confronts Intruder, Suspect Flees

February 10, 2026February 5, 2026 by Christopher
Cranford Police Department SUV with emergency lights on beneath the Downtown Cranford sign at night following an occupied home burglary investigation.

Cranford police are investigating an early morning occupied home burglary on Beech Street after a resident confronted an intruder who fled the scene.

Categories News Tags Cranford, Public Safety, Union County

Woodbridge Marks Black History Month, Approves Fords School Property Deal

February 10, 2026February 4, 2026 by Christopher
Black History Month flag raised outside the Woodbridge Township municipal complex ahead of the Feb. 3 council meeting

Woodbridge Township opened February with a Black History Month flag-raising ceremony before approving the Ford Avenue School 14 property purchase and other council actions.

Categories News Tags Community & Events, Local Government & Policy, Middlesex County, Woodbridge

Rahway Council Approves Bid Process for Water Utility After Heated Public Debate

February 10, 2026February 3, 2026 by Christopher
Michael Willis of T&M Associates presents an analysis of the Rahway Water Utility during a City Council meeting at City Hall.

Rahway water utility sale: City Council moves forward with a bid process after hours of debate. Discover how aging infrastructure and debt drive the decision.

Categories News Tags Infrastructure & Capital Spending, Local Government & Policy, Rahway, Union County

Middlesex County Prosecutor Warns Scams Targeting Xfinity and Verizon Customers

February 10, 2026February 2, 2026 by Christopher
Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office logo used in a public alert warning residents about telecommunications scams

The Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office is warning residents about ongoing Xfinity and Verizon scams using fake texts and emails to steal login information.

Categories News Tags Middlesex County, Public Safety, Scam Alert

Rahway City Council Considers Privatizing the Public Water Utility

February 3, 2026February 2, 2026 by Christopher
Rahway water tower overlooking the river – Rahway local news..

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.

Categories News Tags Infrastructure, Local Government & Policy, Rahway, Union County

Rahway Board of Education Meeting Recap | January 27, 2026

February 10, 2026January 30, 2026 by Christopher
Roosevelt Elementary School in Rahway, New Jersey

The Rahway Board of Education addressed student safety data, responded to community concerns over a principal’s arrest, and reviewed audit and planning updates.

Categories News Tags Community & Events, Education & Schools, Local Government & Policy, Rahway, Union County

Rahway School Officials Seek to Reassure Families as Student Safety Data Shows Mixed Trends

February 10, 2026January 29, 2026 by Christopher
Roosevelt Elementary School in Rahway, New Jersey

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.

Categories News Tags Education & Schools, Public Safety, Rahway, Union County
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