Tag: Edison Mayor Sam Joshi
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Edison purchasing former proposed warehouse site in Silverlake; developer moves away from controversial townhomes on former Charlie Brown’s site
EDISON – Last July, neighbors on opposite ends of the township unified with rallies to just say “no” to two proposed development projects, which they called “inappropriate,” “destructive” and even “criminal” if built in their neighborhoods. Almost a year later, their rallying cries have essentially been heard. The township is in the process of purchasing…
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New splash park, turf sport fields, community garden on horizon in Edison
EDISON – A new splash park, two turf sport fields, a community garden, a second senior center and the expansion of the North Edison Library are all on the horizon. Mayor Sam Joshi announced the initiatives during the township’s 31st annual State of the Township Address held by the Edison Chamber of Commerce at the…
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Edison council votes against moving ward system ballot question forward
EDISON – Once again, the Edison Township Council voted against changing its form of government to a ward system. Councilman Richard Brescher moved forward an ordinance at a council meeting on Feb. 9 to put a question on the ballot in November letting the voters decide whether or not to change the township’s current form…
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Grassroots community effort needed for proposed expansion of Thomas Edison Center at Menlo Park
EDISON – The Edison Memorial Tower Corporation is embarking on a grassroots community effort to fundraise for the proposed expansion of the museum at the Thomas Edison Center at Menlo Park. “We’re really working to get people interested in creating a museum appropriately sized to honor the legacy of Thomas Edison at Menlo Park,” said…
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Residents share concerns after Township Council appoints Realtor, developer to Edison Zoning Board of Adjustment
EDISON – The recent appointments to the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment brought concerns of “business as usual” for some residents, who have voiced opposition against potential development on the former Charlie Brown’s steakhouse site and a warehouse in the Glendale and Silverlake neighborhoods. “Over the past year Edison residents have been discussing…
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Edison mayor brings in veteran public administrator to help with transition; council approves public relations firm
EDISON – Mayor Sam Joshi has brought in a veteran public administrator to assist his administration in getting started. “[The mayor has] called on my experience to help get a number of improvements and projects [he] wants to get done and get that on the road and moving quickly,” Matthew Watkins told the Township Council…
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Edison Township Council reorganizes with new leadership, new members
EDISON – The Edison Township Council reorganized with new leadership and new members. Joseph Coyle was nominated to serve as council president and Joyce Ship-Freeman was nominated to serve as council vice president at a meeting on Jan. 4. “I will continue to promote open space and transparent government [which] has the basic tenet of…
