Tag: Edison Mayor Thomas Lankey
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Edison Arts Society continues to beautify the township with unveiling of gazebo at Papaianni Park
EDISON – From outdoor concerts to weddings, the newly installed gazebo at Papaianni Park expects to become a “landmark for decades to come.” That is what Mayor Sam Joshi said he envisions as the Edison Arts Society (EAS), a non-profit organization, celebrated the unveiling of the gazebo on May 18. The gazebo complements the sculpture…
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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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Joshi sworn in as mayor of Edison; calls on community to work together for ‘unity and good government’
https://youtu.be/YNe5XRCrOMU EDISON – It was only fitting that Mayor Samip “Sam” Joshi took his oath of office at his alma mater, John P. Stevens High School. It was in the halls and classrooms of the school where he was inspired to begin his political career. He was just 14 years old when he volunteered as…
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Affordable housing for veterans and families now available on former Camp Kilmer site
EDISON – Camp Kilmer was one of the largest processing centers for troops during World War II. So it’s only fitting the site has transformed into a 172-unit affordable housing community for veterans and their families, according to Jacob Fisher, regional vice president at Pennrose. Officials from Pennrose, which is committed to developing high-quality, affordable…
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Avenel resident affected by PFOA notice files class action lawsuit against Middlesex Water Company
An Avenel resident, who suffers from specific health concerns and a severely compromised immune system, filed a class action lawsuit in Middlesex County Superior Court against Middlesex Water Company seeking reimbursement for expenses incurred following the company’s drinking water notice regarding perfluorooctanoic acid. Attorneys Stephen P. DeNittis, Joseph A. Osefchen, and Shane T. Prince of…
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Municipalities affected by PFOA notice may file class action lawsuit
A class action lawsuit(s) may be filed against companies responsible for polluted groundwater in the municipalities affected by Middlesex Water Company’s drinking water notice regarding perfluorooctanoic acid. The notice includes all residential and retail customers served by the water company’s Park Avenue treatment plant in South Plainfield. Residential and retail customers are in South Plainfield,…
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Middlesex Water Company addresses drinking water notice; reports ‘no immediate threat’
WOODBRIDGE – It is safe for customers to use water received from the Middlesex Water Company’s Park Avenue treatment plant in South Plainfield. That is what Dennis Doll, the president and chief executive officer of the company, said he can’t stress enough at the first of several meetings held to address a drinking water notice…
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Mayor’s position in Edison will become full-time in 2022
EDISON – The fifth largest township in the state will have a full-time mayor in 2022. The Township Council discussed and approved amending the position of mayor from a part-time position to a full-time position at meeting on Nov. 9. Council Vice President Sam Joshi and Council members Richard Brescher, Joe Coyle and Ajay Patil…
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Edison School District, town come together to offer pick up locations for students in need of breakfast, lunch
EDISON – Township public school bus drivers and aides will start taking prepared nutritious meals on the road this week for families who have been unable to travel to either of the high schools. Schools Superintendent Bernard Bragen has said the Chartwells Food Services staff has done an “excellent” job preparing and packaging breakfast and…