Middlesex County Archives | Page 5 Of 8

Edison School Board Passes 6% Tax Hike After Chaotic Budget Meeting

April 29, 2026 by Christopher

Edison school district business administrator Jonathan Toth speaks during a board of education budget meeting.

The Edison school board approved a $352M budget with a 6% tax hike, kept the Talmadge land deal alive, and reversed a pre-K cut in a chaotic meeting.

After Woodbridge Apartment Fire, a Local Law Kept 15 Families Housed

April 29, 2026April 29, 2026 by Christopher

Fire hoses stream water onto Building 23 at Woodbridge Center Plaza as flames engulf the upper floor and roof of the three-story apartment building, April 17, 2026.

After a fire at Woodbridge Center Plaza displaced 50 residents in April, a unique township ordinance required their landlord to rehouse them at the same rent by end of day.

Edison Council President Pledges May Budget After Missing State Deadline

April 27, 2026April 24, 2026 by Christopher

Edison Council President Joseph Coyle during the Feb. 25 Township Council meeting.

Edison’s 2026 municipal budget is two months overdue. Residents warned Wednesday that council members could face $100-per-day personal fines for missing the state deadline.

Edison Council Meeting Recap | April 22, 2026

April 24, 2026 by Christopher

Recap of the Edison Township Municipal Council meeting from April 22, 2026. Coverage of sewer contracts, budget delays, and key votes.

Edison Council OKs $1.4M Sewer Contracts, Demands Accountability

April 24, 2026April 23, 2026 by Christopher

Edison’s Municipal Council approved $1.4 million in sewer engineering contracts Wednesday but gave the department two weeks to justify seven years of spending.

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.

Edison Council Honors Record-Setting Edison Jets Cheer Teams

March 11, 2026 by Christopher

Edison Jets Junior Varsity cheer team celebrates first place at the 2026 YCADA Global Championship while the Pee Wee squad earns second place during a historic undefeated season for the Edison youth cheer program.

The Edison Township Council honored the Edison Jets Pee Wee and Junior Varsity cheer teams after a historic undefeated season that included national and global championship titles.

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.

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.

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.