Edison Adopts Its Budget in a Nearly Unanimous Vote
Edison’s council passed its 2026 budget 6-1, but the meeting turned personal when a former council president accused two members of lying about July.
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Woodbridge Advances Keasbey Fire District Dissolution Plan
Woodbridge advanced its plan to dissolve Keasbey Fire District Number Four, again, after a faulty public notice forced a restart.
Woodbridge Restarts Keasbey Fire District Dissolution Process
Woodbridge is redoing two months of work on the plan to dissolve Keasbey Fire District Number Four after a meeting notice error. A new vote looms on August 12.
Edison Residents Pack Meeting, Overflow Room on Furloughs
So many Edison residents showed up over the furlough crisis that the township set up overflow seating. Here’s what firefighters, parents, and neighbors said.
Edison Council Passes Emergency Funding, Ends Furloughs
Edison’s council unanimously restored funding Thursday, ending police and civilian furloughs. A councilman revealed why he walked out Monday.
Edison Calls Special Session to Avoid Furloughs as Mayor, Councilman Trade Blame
Mayor Sam Joshi is using his own authority under state law to force a Thursday vote on emergency spending, buying time to avoid furloughing employees. But the underlying fight over the budget remains unresolved.
Edison’s Budget Vote Collapsed Monday Despite Looming Employee Furloughs
Edison’s council fell one vote short of passing its budget Monday. The township says furloughs are next unless a new vote happens by July 31.
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.
Woodbridge School Board Approves $19.5 Million in Outside Placements
The Woodbridge Township Board of Education approved out-of-district placements for over 200 students with disabilities, a $737,000 districtwide security upgrade, and new phonics-based reading materials at its July meeting.
Central Jersey Heat Wave Peaks Today as Wildfire Smoke Moves In
An Extreme Heat Warning covers Middlesex and Union counties today as Canadian wildfire smoke adds a second hazard. Cooling centers open in Rahway, Linden, and New Brunswick.