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Edison, Metuchen & Rahway School Budgets: What You’ll Pay

April 23, 2026 by Christopher
Edison High School scaled

Edison school taxes could jump over $2,000. Metuchen homeowners will pay $330 more. Rahway pays $171. Here’s why the bills are so different.

Categories News Tags Edison, Education & Schools, Metuchen, Rahway

ACLU Seeks to Join Rahway Free Speech Lawsuit on Appeal

March 6, 2026March 6, 2026 by Christopher
Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex in Trenton, New Jersey, home of the New Jersey Supreme Court and Appellate Division courts

The ACLU-NJ seeks to join an appeal supporting Rahway residents Alan Levy and Lisa Vandever-Levy in a lawsuit involving speech rights and New Jersey’s anti-SLAPP law.

Categories News Tags Rahway, Union County

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

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

Central Jersey Blizzard Aftermath: Schools Closed, Transit Changes Tuesday

February 23, 2026February 23, 2026 by Christopher
Rahway DPW snow plow clears residential street during February 2026 blizzard

Schools closed and NJ Transit rail changes after the blizzard. See Tuesday service disruptions across Edison, Linden, Rahway, Woodbridge and more.

Categories News Tags Edison, Local Government, Middlesex County, Rahway, Severe Weather, Union County, Woodbridge

Blizzard Warning: Snow Routes, Towing, Trash Canceled Across Central Jersey

February 23, 2026February 22, 2026 by Christopher
Governor Mikie Sherrill speaks at a New Jersey State Police operations center press conference announcing a statewide blizzard warning and state of emergency ahead of a major winter storm.

Blizzard warning statewide. Snow routes activated, vehicle deadlines enforced, trash canceled across Rahway, Edison, Woodbridge and surrounding towns.

Categories News Tags Edison, Middlesex County, Rahway, Severe Weather, Union County, Woodbridge

Casa Bagel Celebrates Grand Opening With Family and City Leaders in Rahway

February 4, 2026 by Christopher
Owners of Casa Bagel pose with their families inside the newly opened Rahway bagel shop following its grand opening celebration.

Casa Bagel celebrated its grand opening in Rahway with family, city officials, and Mayor Raymond Giacobbe, marking a new chapter for the family-owned business.

Categories Community Tags Community events, Local Businesses & Markets, Rahway, Union County

Rahway Council Approves Bid Process for Water Utility After Heated Public Debate

February 10, 2026February 3, 2026 by Christopher
Michael Willis of T&M Associates presents an analysis of the Rahway Water Utility during a City Council meeting at City Hall.

Rahway water utility sale: City Council moves forward with a bid process after hours of debate. Discover how aging infrastructure and debt drive the decision.

Categories News Tags Infrastructure & Capital Spending, Local Government & Policy, Rahway, Union County
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