Tag: Edison PBA Local 75
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Edison police cruisers to bear autism decals; department relaunches Safe and Sound Program
EDISON – In recognition of Autism Awareness Month, the Edison Police Department has collaborated with its local union, Edison PBA Local 75, and local businesses Inman Sports Complex and TJM Controls, to include autism decals on marked cruisers in the vehicle fleet, along with seatbelt covers for Edison residents to let officers know when a…
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Edison police remember detective sergeant for ‘willingness to always help’ those in need
EDISON – Edison police lose one of their own before the holidays. Detective Sgt. Jeffrey P. Tierney passed away on Dec. 19. He was 52. “[He] was a devoted husband, father and son, who served the Edison Police Department and the citizens of Edison Township for over 21 years,” Police Chief Thomas Bryan said. “He…
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Edison police raising funds for fellow officer, who passed away unexpectedly March 16
EDISON – The Edison Police Department, in conjunction with Edison Policemen’s Benevolent Association (PBA) Local 75, have set up a GoFundMe page asking the community to come together to garner support for Police Officer Ryan Borden, who passed away unexpectedly at his home on March 16. The department announced Borden’s passing in a social media…
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SECA is leading effort to re-stock the Hands of Hope food pantry shelves with food drive on May 9
EDISON – The South Edison Community Association (SECA) is spearheading a food drive to help re-stock the shelves at the Hands of Hope food pantry. The food pantry, based at St. James Episcopal Church on Woodbridge Avenue, needs canned vegetables, fruits and soups; canned tuna and hams; boxes of pasta; rice and macaroni and cheese;…
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Edison police beards surpass fundraising goal
EDISON — Police officers in Edison stepped up to the plate, got hairy and raised more than $10,000 for cancer research and children’s healthcare as part of the “No-Shave November” campaign. “On-duty officers sporting facial hair sparked many conversations with curious residents,” Police Chief Thomas Bryan said. “This gave them a chance to discuss cancer-related…
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Edison raises funds for Autism Speaks
By Kathy Chang Staff Writer EDISON — In April, township officials began a month long initiative to raise awareness about autism by bathing the Thomas Alva Edison Memorial Tower in blue lights. On May 16, officials announced that during the month, they raised $8,240 to benefit programs that Autism Speaks-New Jersey sponsors throughout the Garden…
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Edison PBA awards heroic efforts
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — For a Piscataway man’s recent heroic efforts in saving another person, Edison Police Benevolent Local 75 is paying it forward. The Edison PBA presented Anil Vennavalli, 34, Piscataway, a check on May 1 for $1,000 to thank him for his selfless act as well as a way to…
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Blind Edison resident conquered the fear of running, now tackles marathons
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — On the track team at Edison High School, Stephanie Zundel, who lost her eyesight when she developed Stevens-Johnson syndrome at a young age, said she had actually developed a fear of running. It was not anybody’s fault. Zundel, a 2013 Edison High graduate, said she has always been…
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Edison officers collar pink in October
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — Members of the Edison Police Department are brightening their blue with a little pink this October for national Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The officers will be wearing pink T-shirts under their uniforms, distribute literature and raise funds for medical research. Edison PBA Local 75, its Superior Officers Association…