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Middlesex County is poised to revolutionize its renewable energy policies with new updates that could reshape solar and battery storage regulations!

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Planning staff pushes extensive solar and energy storage ordinance updates to meet new state rules
The Planning Commission is scheduled to consider OA-2026-03 on November 12, 2026, proposing wide-ranging edits to Article 15C on solar and battery storage to align the county ordinance with HB 711 (2026), including setback reductions, screening, decommissioning sureties, and reporting requirements.
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November 11, 2026 at 4:07 AM
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Edison Township students have outperformed county and state benchmarks in the 2026 assessments, marking a significant achievement in English, math, and science!

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Edison students score above county and state benchmarks in 2026 assessments
District presenters told the board that 2026 computer-adaptive assessments established a new baseline and that Edison students outperformed Middlesex County and statewide proficiency rates across grades and subjects.
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November 11, 2026 at 9:13 AM
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Middlesex County's council just took a major step towards urban renewal by approving a financial agreement that could reshape the future of New Brunswick!

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Council advances first reading on GREP New Brunswick financial agreement
Council passed on first reading an ordinance authorizing a financial agreement with GREP New Brunswick Urban Renewal LLC under the state's long-term tax-exemption statute and scheduled a Nov. 24 public hearing.
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November 10, 2026 at 8:47 AM
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The Old Bridge Board of Education just greenlit a cautious pilot program for Magic School AI in high school classrooms, but not everyone is on board!

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Board OKs AI policy for high school, authorizes controlled Magic School pilot
Old Bridge's Board of Education approved Policy 2365 in a second‑reading vote, allowing a controlled high‑school rollout of Magic School AI with teacher set guardrails, limited student access, and ongoing review by an AI task force. Vote: 8–1.
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November 11, 2026 at 9:26 PM
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Middlesex County's council just took a major step forward by passing a first reading for a long-term tax exemption agreement that could transform Centennial Avenue!

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Council approves first reading of financial agreement for Centennial Avenue project
An ordinance authorizing a long-term tax exemption agreement with Piscataway Centennial Developer Urban Renewal LLC passed on first reading; the council scheduled the required second reading and public hearing for Nov. 24, 2026.
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November 10, 2026 at 8:14 AM
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The council's ambitious plan for 28 Flock camera poles hits a snag, as privacy concerns prompt a pause after 19 installations—will safety or surveillance win the debate?

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Town pauses expansion of 'Flock' cameras after 19 installations; privacy concerns prompt study
Officials and residents discussed a pilot deployment of Flock automated license-plate cameras: the council paused further installs after 19 of 28 poles were placed, supporters said the system helped in stolen-vehicle cases, and critics urged safeguards and audits.
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November 11, 2026 at 5:06 PM
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Perth Amboy's City Council just passed a groundbreaking ordinance to transform downtown by converting upper floors of commercial buildings into much-needed housing near the train station!

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Perth Amboy council adopts downtown redevelopment zoning to allow upper-floor housing
Council voted Oct. 28 to adopt a downtown redevelopment ordinance that relaxes allowable uses for upper floors of commercial buildings to encourage residential conversions and new mixed uses near the train station; related First Street plan was carried pending planning-board review.
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November 11, 2026 at 9:07 AM
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Mayor Kramer reveals how automated license plate readers have played a crucial role in solving local crimes, but the council has decided against expanding the system for now.

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Franklin mayor recounts ALPR successes; council agrees not to expand system and forms ad hoc review team
Mayor Kramer summarized audits and six September examples where ALPR (Flock) supported police investigations, the council recorded consensus not to expand the system and voted to create an ad hoc ALPR review team (members: Francois, Udine, Singh, and the mayor).
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November 11, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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The Piscataway Township Council is rethinking its approach to a proposed ban on data centers, as concerns about local jobs and tax revenue take center stage.

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Piscataway council pauses broad data-center ban as attorney rewrites ordinance
Councilmembers said they want an ordinance that addresses hyperscale AI data centers without harming local manufacturers, and the township attorney circulated a memo proposing a narrower approach to preserve tax revenue and jobs.
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November 9, 2026 at 4:50 PM
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Residents are sounding the alarm over potential emissions from the Sentinel Data Center and a controversial compressor project, urging immediate action before the Nov. 9 comment deadline.

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Residents urge Franklin council to press NJDEP on Sentinel data center permit and oppose NESI compressor project
Public speakers at the Oct. 27 meeting asked the council to intervene with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection on the Sentinel Data Center draft permit (comment deadline Nov. 9) and raised alarms about the Northeast Supply Enhancement compressor and pipeline, alleging undercounted emissions in permitting.
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November 11, 2026 at 9:02 AM
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Local electricians argue that data centers are vital for jobs and tax revenue, urging Piscataway council to choose regulation over bans for a balanced future.

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Union representatives and local electricians urge regulation, not bans, at Piscataway council meeting
IBEW and building-trades speakers told the council that data centers bring tax revenue and jobs and urged the township to regulate rather than ban facilities; residents also urged nuance to protect workers and the environment.
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November 9, 2026 at 4:54 PM
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The Skataway Planning Board has approved an ambitious redevelopment plan for South 2nd Street that promises 164 new townhouse units, including 36 affordable homes and exciting shared amenities!

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Planning board backs South 2nd Street redevelopment plan, urges town council review
The Skataway Planning Board voted to recommend a non‑condemnation redevelopment plan for South 2nd Street that envisions 164 townhouse units, including 36 affordable units, shared amenities with adjoining Dunellen parcels and requirements for cross‑access, stormwater and DEP coordination.
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November 9, 2026 at 10:54 PM
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East Brunswick High School faces alarming safety and infrastructure issues, with architectural estimates for necessary repairs soaring into the hundreds of millions.

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Board shows video of aging high school and says building needs major work or replacement
Board members screened a video and architects' assessment showing overcrowded hallways, poor HVAC coverage, roof leaks and limited sprinkler protection; members discussed potential replacement costs (architects' ballpark estimates up to several hundred million) and scheduled a committee-of-the-whole on Dec. 10 to continue planning.
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November 9, 2026 at 10:05 PM
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Residents of Franklin Township are raising alarms over a proposed house of worship, fearing it could bring traffic chaos and disrupt the scenic corridor.

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Residents tell Franklin Council proposed South Middlebush house of worship would worsen traffic, ask for independent study
Dozens of public commenters on Oct. 27 urged the council to scrutinize or refrain from intervening regarding an application to expand worship use at 630 South Middlebush Road, citing traffic safety, scenic-corridor preservation and concerns about off-site funding and intensity of use; the township attorney warned about legal limits tied to religious land-use protections.
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November 11, 2026 at 8:58 AM
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Well 16 is out of service and undergoing crucial upgrades, but your water remains safe—find out what this means for the future of our town's water supply!

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Township: Well 16 removed from service for media replacement; PFAS treatment planned for wells 17 and 19
Officials said Well 16 was taken out of service because recently installed media did not meet the municipality's performance requirements; the township plans media replacement and a construction contract for PFAS treatment at wells 17 and 19 to meet federal guidelines coming into effect in 2029.
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November 10, 2026 at 12:55 AM
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Board members are sounding the alarm as PILOT agreements strain school budgets, costing East Brunswick a staggering $4.5 million to educate students from new developments.

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Board warns long-term PILOT deals strain school budget; president cites roughly $4.5M cost for students from pilot developments
Board members said redevelopment PILOT agreements reduce property-tax revenue for schools while increasing student enrollment; the board president estimated about 230 students from pilot developments costing "about four and a half million dollars," and urged town leadership to include the district at the negotiation table.
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November 9, 2026 at 10:16 PM
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Dunellen's council is taking a big step towards safer streets for students with a new grant application aimed at enhancing pedestrian access to John P. Faber Elementary School!

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Dunellen council backs Safe Routes to School grant to improve sidewalks near John P. Faber Elementary
The council approved a resolution supporting a New Jersey DOT Safe Routes to School grant application to add sidewalks, curbs, high-visibility crosswalks and flashing beacons on streets serving John P. Faber Elementary School, citing years of local planning and prior grant success.
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November 9, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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The New Brunswick Senior Citizen Resource Center is set to receive a boost of $40,000 in grants to enhance vital services for seniors in our community!

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Council accepts county grant agreements to support senior services
Council listed and approved resolutions to accept three Middlesex County Office on Aging grants totaling $40,000 for the New Brunswick Senior Citizen Resource Center (congregate meals, information & assistance, and public information), and approved renewal of a county public-health services interlocal agreement not to exceed $294,491.36.
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November 7, 2026 at 8:05 PM
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A concerned resident raises alarms over poorly positioned cameras at drop-box locations, claiming they fail to capture voters depositing their ballots.

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Public commenter says drop‑box cameras often miss voters' hands
A member of the public told commissioners that camera angles at multiple drop‑box locations face parking lots or otherwise do not clearly show a voter inserting a ballot, and urged staff to reorient cameras or rotate boxes so deposits are visible on video.
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November 6, 2026 at 7:13 AM
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A voter discovered their mail-in ballot was sent to their old congressional district weeks before election day, sparking a discussion on how such errors are corrected.

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Voter says mail ballot went to previous congressional district; board discusses remedies
A public commenter said a mailed ballot for a voter who moved was sent to an old congressional district; commissioners discussed the mailing timeline (roughly 40 days prior to election) and whether returning the ballot to the clerk could produce a corrected issuance.
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November 6, 2026 at 7:13 AM
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Middlesex County is considering a game-changing proposal to remake damaged ballots using voting machines, ensuring accuracy and efficiency for the upcoming election!

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Elections staff propose using voting machines to remake damaged ballots
An elections official proposed expanding the county's ballot‑remake procedure so damaged or unreadable ballots can be recreated on voting machines rather than only by hand on paper; commissioners asked for prior procedure documents and limited initial approval to this election.
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November 6, 2026 at 2:58 AM
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Residents are demanding urgent action on mold-infested housing and police accountability, questioning why a shooter remains on the force after a tragic incident.

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Residents press council for civilian oversight and fixes at senior housing
Public commenters raised complaints about living conditions at Livingston Manor, demanded a civilian complaint review board after a police-involved fatality, and urged the city to clarify whether an involved officer remains on active duty; council pledged follow-up but said some items require further research.
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November 6, 2026 at 3:21 AM
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New Brunswick is taking a bold step to regulate data centers with strict zoning amendments that could reshape their future in industrial zones!

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Council hears proposed zoning rules to tightly regulate data centers
Planning staff outlined an interim package of zoning changes that would keep data centers as a permitted use but subject them to site-plan review and strict limits on noise, water use, power capacity and proximity to sensitive uses; council referred the text to the planning board for review ahead of a Nov. 18 vote.
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November 6, 2026 at 2:57 AM
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November 3, 2026 at 10:13 PM
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Milltown is gearing up to tackle lead service-line replacements this fall, ensuring homeowners are informed and properties are restored to their original condition!

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Milltown Council: Lead service-line replacement program expected this fall; right-of-entry, restoration rules explained
Council and borough staff outlined a planned lead service-line replacement program expected to begin in late summer or fall after bonding and contracts are finalized; staff said contractors must restore properties and homeowners will receive an informative right‑of‑entry document.
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November 3, 2026 at 12:15 AM