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.
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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.
Storms Knock Out Power in Central Jersey, Heat Emergency Continues
A severe storm knocked out power across Rahway, Edison, and Woodbridge Friday night, disrupting NJ Transit as New Jersey’s most dangerous heat wave in over a decade continues.
Worst Heat in 15 Years Hits Central Jersey This Week
An Extreme Heat Watch covers Rahway, Edison, and Woodbridge from Wednesday through Saturday, just as July 4th crowds head outdoors. Cooling centers, health risks, and safety tips.
Woodbridge Swears In 5 New Officers, Honors Life-Saving Team
Five new officers joined the Woodbridge police force Tuesday. The council also accepted a $1M climate grant, approved a new park for Fords, and walked back a property acquisition.
Two Juveniles Arrested in Rahway Burglaries
Rahway police identified and arrested two juvenile suspects following a string of overnight break-ins that hit at least four businesses earlier this month. No names have been released.
Edison Council Approves Military Vehicle for SWAT Team in a Tense 3-2 Vote
Key questions about the vehicle’s cost and condition went unanswered before the council voted. One member abstained. Another called the body dysfunctional.
Edison School Board Member Says She Received Threats
Edison School Board member Anjana Patel says she received anonymous threatening WhatsApp messages over her Talmadge Road vote. The board voted 9-0 to condemn the threats and call for an FBI investigation.
After Woodbridge Apartment Fire, a Local Law Kept 15 Families Housed
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.
Woodbridge Police Promote Three Officers to Sergeant
The Woodbridge Police Department promoted Andrew Kondracki, Perry Penna, and Brian Vella to sergeant during a March 2 ceremony at Town Hall.