Tag: Edison Fire Department
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Edison New Fire Truck
EDISON — All the new heavy duty fire truck was missing was a shiny red bow. Mayor Thomas Lankey, Fire Chief Brian Latham and members of the Edison Fire Department accepted the delivery of its first heavy duty rescue truck on Oct. 4 in front of the Edison Municipal Complex. Edison Township bought the vehicle,…
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Mayor touts Edison budget with tax hike
EDISON — Mayor Thomas Lankey said the proposed 2017 budget continues the vows that he made when he came into office four years ago to improve infrastructure, public safety and the township’s reputation. “I believe this is a prudent budget – one that provides tremendous service to the residents of the town,” he said at…
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Edison first responders participate in emergency drill
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYgzc6MzVS0] EDISON — The Edison Fire Department responds to 400 to 500 gas leak calls a month. Fire Chief Brian Latham said many of the calls are minor — someone left their stove on or a contractor accidentally nicked a pipeline. Nonetheless, Latham said routine gas leak drills/exercises like the one on July 20…
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Edison’s 2017 National Night Out Aug. 1
Edison Township will host a National Night Out event at 6 p.m. Aug. 1 outside the Edison Municipal Complex and at the Papaianni Park softball field, both on Municipal Boulevard off of Route 27. Edison’s annual ‘Night Out’ program will feature an outdoor family movie, exhibits and demonstrations by the Police and Fire Departments; entertainment…
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Edison hires police recruits and firefighters
EDISON — Three new police recruits and four paid firefighters were hired as part of the township’s continuing effort to strengthen public safety in the state’s fifth largest municipality. “Today’s new hires demonstrate my Administration’s ongoing commitment to ensuring public safety,” Mayor Thomas Lankey said. “We work diligently to find and hire the most qualified…
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Resident shares concerns of Bike Plan on Grove and Eggert avenues
A recent story in the Sentinel referred to the Boro apparently accepting a grant to make Grove/Eggert Avenues bike friendly. It’s impossible. There are already “share the road” type signs in the area and orange flags at intersections to assist pedestrian visibility. Ostensibly, the speed limit has been reduced to 25 miles per hour. Unfortunately,…
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Edison auto accident claims life
EDISON — An investigation is ongoing into what caused a fatal one-car accident that claimed the life of a 22-year-old Woodbridge man along Executive Avenue, near Meadow Road last week, police said. Addam Knowlson was pronounced dead in the incident that occurred around 8:20 p.m. on April 18. A passing motorist dialed 911 after they…
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Candle sparks fire in Edison home
EDISON — A lit candle left unattended in a second floor bathroom apparently caused a fire at a Candy Court residence last week. There were no reported injuries as township firefighters battled freezing temperatures while bringing the house fire under control. The blaze started at 2:30 p.m. on Dec. 15, according to Fire Chief Brian…
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Police and fire battle for bragging rights at Wawa opening
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — Shredded lettuce and deli meats flew in a fight to the end among members of the Edison Police Department and Edison Fire Department as they made as many hoagies as they could in three minutes. The competition was held to mark the opening of the township’s first Wawa…
