Rahway City Council Considers Privatizing the Public Water Utility
Rahway City Council votes Monday on Resolution AR-55-26 to solicit bids for a potential water utility sale. Voters would have the final say in a referendum.
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Rahway Board of Education Meeting Recap | January 27, 2026
The Rahway Board of Education addressed student safety data, responded to community concerns over a principal’s arrest, and reviewed audit and planning updates.
Rahway School Officials Seek to Reassure Families as Student Safety Data Shows Mixed Trends
Rahway school officials explained the district’s student safety data, including incident categories, off-campus reports, and how trends compare to earlier in the school year.
Rahway Library Board Expands Hours and Programming as Usage Climbs
Board cites rising visits and circulation as it approves longer hours, boosts programming funds, and lays groundwork for closer financial oversight.
Rahway School Board President Addresses District’s Response to Arrest of Elementary School Principal
Rahway school board President Joseph Toma addressed the district’s response to the arrest of a former elementary school principal during a public meeting.
Local NJ Leaders Speak Out After US Immigration Officers Kill Alex Pretti in Minneapolis
Democratic leaders across Central Jersey and New Jersey issued demands and raised concerns over a second deadly shooting by US immigration officers in Minneapolis.
Massive Winter Storm Leaves Dangerous Cold in Its Wake
A state of emergency is in effect as a major winter storm approaches Central Jersey. Here’s how to prepare and what to expect at the local level.
Community Rallies Around Widower After Fatal High Street Fire in Rahway
A GoFundMe launched after a fatal High Street fire in Rahway raised more than $22,000 as neighbors rallied around the victim’s family.
One Person Killed in 3-Alarm Fire on High Street in Rahway
One person was killed after a three-alarm fire tore through an occupied residential building at 1583 High Street Monday morning, city officials confirmed.
MLK Day Celebrations Bring Marches, Music, and Community Together Across Central Jersey
Rahway residents marked Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a community march and a ribbon cutting at MLK Park near the train station, as nearby Central Jersey towns held events honoring Dr. King’s legacy.