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🌱 Meet the trailblazing sergeant now leading Rahway’s Juvenile Division

Rahway, New Jersey Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello again Rahway! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Meet the trailblazing sergeant now leading Rahway’s Juvenile Division
  • How much more will Rahway homeowners pay under the 2026 budget?
  • How much trash did teens pull from the Rahway River’s feeder stream?

Also on today's calendar: HMH Multicultural Arts Fest 2026 and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What is seen in the middle of March and April that can’t be seen at the beginning or end of either month? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Near-record temperatures, with a high of 101 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Partly sunny, breezy and hot, temps: high: 93, low: 74.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 94 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Rahway promotes first Black woman to police sergeant, officials say (mycentraljersey.com) — Rahway has promoted Detective Sidra Colvin to sergeant, making her the first Black woman believed to hold that rank in the city and placing her in charge of the Police Department’s Juvenile Division. Known for community policing and youth outreach, she’ll now oversee programs that strengthen relationships between officers and young residents. City leaders praised her leadership, integrity, and commitment to Rahway’s families.
   

2. City of Rahway Introduces $61 Million Municipal Budget (tapinto.net) — Rahway officials have unveiled a $61.7 million 2026 municipal budget that will raise the average homeowner’s municipal tax bill by about $84. City leaders say rising employee costs and inflation drove the increase but note new state aid, reserve funds, and a higher COLA cap helped limit the impact. Residents can comment at an Aug. 3 budget hearing at City Hall.
   

3. Television, Rugs Among 1,200 Pounds Of Trash Pulled From Union County Waterways (patch.com) — Local students with Project Agos have already pulled more than 1,200 pounds of trash from Union County waterways, including a stream flowing into the Rahway River at Joe Collins Park. Their youth-led cleanups have uncovered everything from a TV to heavy metal pipes, and they’re planning more events to tackle pollution and get more residents involved.
   

4. Flood Control Project Delayed By Administrative Error In Cranford (patch.com) — Cranford’s plan to desilt and clear debris from the Rahway River has been temporarily delayed after an administrative error forced officials to reject all construction bids. Township leaders say the flood‑control project, crucial for communities along the river, remains a top priority and will be rebid as soon as possible. The work is intended to improve water flow and reduce storm‑related flooding.
   

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  • Merck posted a job opening for Associate Director, Quality Systems & Compliance (Design Controls) in Rahway. Apply here.
  • Checkers & Rally's - Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc. posted a job opening for Team Member in Linden. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rahway here.

Ok Rahway! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The letter “R.” (Thank you Manuela A. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Rahway

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Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.