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Edison Council Prepares for Big Wednesday Votes: Army Water Testing and $478K Playground on Deck

March 24, 2026 by Christopher
A close-up photograph of a low-lying, brown masonry and brick sign for the Raritan Center industrial park. The sign has two distinct sections separated by vertical columns. The left section features a smaller archway with a symbol and the text "FEDERAL BUSINESS CENTERS," followed below by "REGIONAL OFFICE." The larger right section has an arched top with "RARITAN" in large, black capital letters. Below the arch, the text reads: "CENTER," "THE COMPLETE BUSINESS," "AND INDUSTRY CENTER," and "RARITAN CENTER PARKWAY," all in black capital letters. The sign is flanked by landscaped bushes and greenery, with mature deciduous trees forming a backdrop under a partly cloudy sky. The photograph is taken during the daytime.

Edison Council reviews a 5-year Army water monitoring deal and a $478K playground. One resident raised concerns over Thomas Place, which council says belongs at the Planning Board.

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

Woodbridge Police Promote Three Officers to Sergeant

March 4, 2026 by Christopher
Woodbridge police officers Andrew Kondracki, Perry Penna, and Brian Vella pose at Town Hall after being promoted to sergeant on March 2, 2026.

The Woodbridge Police Department promoted Andrew Kondracki, Perry Penna, and Brian Vella to sergeant during a March 2 ceremony at Town Hall.

Categories News Tags Local Government & Policy, Middlesex County, Public Safety, Woodbridge

Woodbridge Township Council Rundown | March 3, 2026

March 4, 2026March 4, 2026 by Christopher
Woodbridge Township officials and first responders hold a Women’s History Month banner during a recognition ceremony at the March 3, 2026 Woodbridge Township Council meeting.

Woodbridge Township Council opened its March 3 meeting with a Women’s History Month ceremony before approving ordinances, resolutions, and previewing upcoming community events.

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

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

Facing A Challenger, Rahway Mayor Raymond Giacobbe Defends His Record and Recalibrates

February 26, 2026 by Christopher
Rahway Mayor Raymond Giacobbe speaks during the 2026 State of the City address as “Keep Rahway Moving Forward” is displayed on screen.

Rahway Mayor Raymond Giacobbe outlined six pillars for the city’s future during his 2026 State of the City address and announced plans to cancel water utility bidding as independent candidate Hope Moran enters the mayoral race.

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

Edison Council Meeting Rundown | February 25, 2026

March 2, 2026February 26, 2026 by Christopher
Members of the Edison Township Council during the Feb. 25 combined meeting at Town Hall.

During the Edison Council meeting, a proposed salary increase was tabled, rejected restoring six-minute public comment periods, narrowly approved a military pay ordinance, and adopted a $6.25M bond at its Feb. 25 meeting.

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

Rahway Library Board Recap | Furniture, Fundraisers, Financial Review – Feb. 24, 2026

February 25, 2026 by Christopher
Rahway Library stairs and main entrance.

The Rahway Library Board met virtually Feb. 24 following the blizzard. Director Ian Sloat announced new furniture, Friends unveiled a Shamrock fundraiser and Rahway Monopoly-style board project, and trustees reviewed finances and policies.

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

Rahway Library Board Sets Clear Rules for How Books Are Challenged

February 25, 2026February 25, 2026 by Christopher
Close-up of new hardcover and paperback fiction books at Rahway Public Library in Rahway, NJ

The Rahway Public Library Board of Trustees approved new policies governing how books are selected and how residents can formally challenge materials, bringing the library in line with state law.

Categories News Tags 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

Woodbridge Township Council Rundown: Casey Wagner Named New Business Administrator

February 22, 2026February 18, 2026 by Christopher
Casey Wagner, Deputy Business Administrator and successor to Vito Cimilluca in Woodbridge Township

Woodbridge Township Council members confirmed Casey Wagner will become the new township business administrator following Vito Cimilluca’s retirement.

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