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Rahway Protesters Decry ICE Shooting as Part of National Outcry

January 12, 2026January 12, 2026 by Christopher
Protesters gather in Rahway on Sunday for a rally opposing ICE following the fatal shooting of Renee Good in Minneapolis.

Rahway protesters denounce ICE on Sunday, following the fatal shooting of Renee Good in Minneapolis, joining a nationwide wave of demonstrations.

Categories News Tags Immigration & Policy, Local Government & Policy, Rahway

Edison School Board Elects New President and VP

January 7, 2026 by Christopher
Newly elected Edison school board president Vishal Patel stands between vice president Shannon Peng and board member Russell Azzarello.

The Edison school board swore in newly elected members, chose new leadership, and heard public comment during its 2026 reorganization meeting.

Categories News Tags Community & Events, Education & Schools, General News, Local Government & Policy

Women Make History as Woodbridge Council, School Board Reorganize for 2026

January 7, 2026January 7, 2026 by Christopher
Woodbridge Town Council President Sharon McAuliffe and Vice President Lizbeth DeJesus, the first all-female council leadership team in township history.

Woodbridge Council elects an all-female leadership team while the school board reorganizes and retains officers during Tuesday night meetings.

Categories News Tags Board of Education, Local Government & Policy, Township Council, Woodbridge Township

Edison Council Elects New Leadership at Reorganization Meeting

February 10, 2026January 7, 2026 by Christopher
Joseph Coyle (left) and Robert Kentos (right), elected council president and vice president at Edison’s 2026 reorganization meeting.

Edison’s Township Council reorganized for 2026, electing Joseph Coyle as council president and Robert Kentos as vice president, with extensive public comment.

Categories News Tags Edison, Elections & Leadership, Local Government & Policy, Public Meetings

Brooks Elected City Council President At Reorganization Meeting That Turns Tense

January 7, 2026January 6, 2026 by Christopher
Side-by-side portraits of Jeffrey Brooks, newly elected Rahway City Council president, and Jeremy Mojica, elected vice president, standing in front of American flags.

Rahway City Council elected new leadership, swore in members, and faced public criticism over transparency and meeting notice.

Categories News Tags Local Government & Policy, Rahway City Council, Reorganization Meeting

Rahway Library Board Closes Out 2025 With Legal Services Vote, Looks Ahead to 2026

December 31, 2025 by Christopher
Rahway Library stairs and main entrance.

The Rahway Public Library Board approved a new RFQ for legal services and closed out 2025 with year-end business during its December meeting.

Categories News Tags •, Community & Events, Local Government & Policy

Edison Council Unanimously Approves Mayor’s 32% Pay Raise After Residents Speak Out

February 10, 2026December 23, 2025 by Christopher
Edison Mayor Sam Joshi in an official portrait, wearing a navy suit, patterned shirt, and light pink tie.

Edison Council unanimously approved a 32% pay raise for Mayor Sam Joshi, raising his salary to $198,000 despite public opposition at Monday’s meeting.

Categories News Tags Budgets & Public Finance, Edison, Local Government & Policy, Public Meetings

Rahway Social Justice Commission Holds A Day Filled With Holiday Events​

December 19, 2025December 19, 2025 by Christopher
Rahway Social Justice Commission logo

As Rahway’s Social Justice Commission hosts a full day of holiday events, Chair Karla Alvarez reflects on listening, literacy, and building stronger community connections.

Categories Community Tags Community & Events, Education & Schools, General News Categories, Local Government & Policy

Rahway Board of Education Closes 2025 With Staff Farewells and Schoolwide Highlights

December 23, 2025December 17, 2025 by Christopher
The official logo for Rahway Public Schools in New Jersey.

The Rahway Board of Education’s final 2025 meeting featured staff farewells, student achievements, winter events, and districtwide updates across local schools.

Categories News Tags Community & Events, Education & Schools, Local Government & Policy, Rahway Board of Education, Rahway Schools, School Board Meetings

Chateau Mansion Plan Crumbles Before the Edison Zoning Board

November 26, 2025November 26, 2025 by Christopher
Architect Nehal Jhaveri presents a rendering of a proposed 14,346-sq-ft “French chateau” mansion to the Edison Zoning Board.

A proposal for a sprawling luxury home in north Edison unraveled Tuesday night as the zoning presentation quickly spiraled into board frustration, unanswered questions, and a threat to have police remove someone from the chamber.

Categories News Tags Edison, Edison Zoning Board, Local Government & Policy
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