Edison’s 2026 Budget Heads to a Final Vote
Edison’s council votes Monday on a $181.8 million budget, months late. Health insurance drives the increase. One agenda item raises new questions.
Local Government & Policy
CoreWeave Lawyer Wrote Kenilworth Mayor’s Talking Points
Records obtained by The Central Jerseyan show Kenilworth’s defense of a CoreWeave data center was scripted by the company’s own lawyer, then a paid lobbying push.
Metuchen Council Approves Millions in Bonds for Library, Capital Improvements
In a brief July 13 meeting, the Metuchen Borough Council approved a $2.6 million capital bond and introduced a bond to match a state library grant, while honoring two longtime community figures.
NJ’s Health Insurance Crisis Is Raising Your Taxes
A statewide SHBP rate hike is driving up budgets in Rahway, Edison, and Metuchen. See how three towns are responding to New Jersey’s health insurance crisis.
Rahway’s 2026 Budget Jumps 9% on Rising Insurance Costs
Rahway’s 2026 municipal budget rises nearly 9%, driven mostly by a 30% jump in employee health insurance costs. See the full spending and tax breakdown.
Woodbridge Approves Sunrise Village Agreement With YMCA
Woodbridge approved its agreement with the Raritan Bay Area YMCA for Sunrise Village Tuesday night, along with new traffic ordinances and storm recovery updates.
PR Firm Contacted Rahway Before Water Study Was Approved
Records show MAD Global Strategy was in contact with Rahway’s mayor’s office seven weeks before the City Council approved the water utility study later cited to justify exploring a sale.
Rahway introduces 2026 budget with state aid, as downtown demolition sparks dispute
Rahway City Council introduced its 2026 budget Monday, crediting late state aid for softening the tax hike, while a downtown demolition project surfaced two conflicting accounts of how a blighted property ended up in city hands.
Rahway City Council Rolls Out a Packed Agenda on the Heels of the July 4th Weekend
Rahway City Council’s July 6 agenda includes nearly $49 million in water utility borrowing, a vote to raise the city’s own budget cap, downtown demolition near the train station, and a $6.65 million cell tower sale.
Edison Council Rejects 50-Year Fiber Deal After Learning Company Serves Data Centers
Four council members voted no on a right-of-way agreement after the township’s own attorney described the company as a provider of high-speed connectivity for stock exchanges, AI data centers, and large enterprises — not a consumer broadband provider.