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Hamilton Stage Flood Fix Faces Its Latest Setback

August 5, 2026August 3, 2026 by Christopher
The exterior of Hamilton Stage in Rahway, New Jersey.

A contractor’s withdrawal leaves Rahway’s years-long Hamilton Stage flood hardening project unfinished, raising questions about flood risk at the city’s planned amphitheater site next door.

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

New High Speed Internet Providers Are Moving Into Central Jersey

June 23, 2026June 15, 2026 by Christopher
Telephone Pole Wires Crossed Landscape

Woodbridge, Rahway, and Edison have each approved agreements over the past month allowing fiber internet providers to install equipment in their public streets, opening the door to competition with the cable companies that have long dominated local broadband.

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

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

Route 1 closure snarls first post-storm commute as water main repairs continue in Edison

January 28, 2026January 27, 2026 by Christopher
NJDOT Traffic Cam image of the Route 1 closure 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.

Categories News Tags Edison, Infrastructure, Traffic & Transportation

Woodbridge Council Expands Affordable Housing Funding

January 27, 2026January 21, 2026 by Christopher
Adams Towers, a Woodbridge Township senior and disabled housing complex offering subsidized, income-restricted apartments, photographed in daylight.

Woodbridge approves $5.5M for affordable housing, moves to preserve former School No. 14 for recreation, and honors youth sports champions.

Categories News Tags Infrastructure, Local Government & Policy, Woodbridge

E-Bike Rules, Parking Battles, and Immigrant Resolution Highlight Rahway City Council Meeting

November 11, 2025 by Christopher
Rahway Mayor posing with a group of Rutgers Future Scholars students after presenting a proclamation during the November 10, 2025, City Council meeting.

Rahway City Council passed new e-bike rules, backed the Immigrant Trust Act, and approved funding for redevelopment, infrastructure, and public safety projects.

Categories News Tags City Council, E-Bikes, Immigrant Trust Act, Infrastructure, Local Government, Parking, Rahway, Riverwalk, SNAP Benefits, The Willows, Wheatena Dog Park
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