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Woodbridge Ends Internet Monopoly With New Fiber Ordinance

June 13, 2026May 28, 2026 by Christopher
Telephone Pole Wires Crossed Landscape

Woodbridge passed a new ordinance opening its streets to fiber competition. GoNetspeed is already offering service at some addresses — here’s what it means for residents.

Categories News Tags Infrastructure & Capital Spending, Local Government & Policy, Middlesex County, Woodbridge Leave a comment

How Rahway Quietly Spent $200K on A Water Utility Sale Study

May 14, 2026 by Christopher
Rahway water tower overlooking the river – Rahway local news..

Financial records show Rahway paid at least $200,000 exploring a water utility sale, funded through ratepayer accounts with little public disclosure. The mayor says it’s not over.

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

Rahway’s Big Plans Come With a Big Question: Who’s Paying?

May 1, 2026May 1, 2026 by Christopher
Mayor Raymond Giacobbe presents a rendering of the proposed East Cherry Street Park during his 2026 State of the City address at the Union County Performing Arts Center in Rahway, N.J.

Rahway’s 2026 budget is overdue, the water utility sale collapsed, and construction costs for the mayor’s downtown projects remain undisclosed.

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

Edison Council Meeting Recap | April 22, 2026

April 24, 2026 by Christopher
Edison Municipal Complex in New Jersey

Recap of the Edison Township Municipal Council meeting from April 22, 2026. Coverage of sewer contracts, budget delays, and key votes.

Categories News Tags Edison, Infrastructure & Capital Spending, Local Government & Policy, Middlesex County

Edison Council OKs $1.4M Sewer Contracts, Demands Accountability

April 24, 2026April 23, 2026 by Christopher
Edison Water & Sewer Utility official logo

Edison’s Municipal Council approved $1.4 million in sewer engineering contracts Wednesday but gave the department two weeks to justify seven years of spending.

Categories News Tags Edison, Infrastructure & Capital Spending, Local Government & Policy, Middlesex County

Rahway Halts Water Utility Bid Process One Month After Unanimous Vote to Seek Buyers

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

The Rahway City Council voted Monday night to cancel the bid process for the city’s water utility, halting a potential privatization effort just one month after officials unanimously authorized the city to begin seeking buyers.

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

New Brunswick Blocks Data Center as Energy Costs and Power Demand Fuel Central Jersey Debate

February 22, 2026February 19, 2026 by Christopher
Interior walkway inside a large data center facility with server racks and cooling systems.

New Brunswick leaders removed a data center from the Jersey-Sandford redevelopment plan as energy costs and electricity demand rise across Central Jersey.

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

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

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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