Tag: Edison Township
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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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Homes & Living – Edison Township seeks to change its identity through cultural, family events
Within the 35 square miles of Edison Township lie 9,000 businesses bordered by Route 1, Route 27 and Oak Tree Road. Approximately 350 businesses are part of the Edison Chamber of Commerce. Patrons of those businesses are from a variety of sectors, such as residents, employees of large companies lake Hackensack Meridian Health JFK University…
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Edison returns from COVID-19 shutdown to win season finale against Hillsborough
EDISON – After being sidelined due to COVID-19 and missing two straight games, the Edison High School football team got its shot to return to the gridiron for one last time this fall on Nov. 20. Hosting Hillsborough High School in their season finale under the lights, the Eagles put on a show for their…
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Amazon delivers holiday cheer to Edison non-profit groups
EDISON — In July, a spokesperson for Amazon announced that the company was committed to being involved and giving back to the local communities. Representatives from Amazon in July had visited the Edison Public Library and had announced the donation of 75 Kindles and an Echo as part of a celebration of summer reading programs.…
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Edison accident claims the life of worker
EDISON — A 62-year-old Riverdale man, who was working as a state Department of Transportation contractor painting markings on a recently repaved section of Route 1, was fatally struck by a vehicle on Route 1 North near Forest Haven Boulevard, according to police. The employee of Statewide Striping Corp., Parsippany, was crossing Route 1 in…
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Former Edison mayor endorses mayoral candidate Keith Hahn
As a former Councilwoman and Mayor of Edison Township, I view elected office as a responsibility to every resident of a municipality. This extends to those who support you and those who do not. Major portions of this responsibility are working hard; being truthful; and especially being as careful with taxpayer dollars as with your…
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Edison police officers to wear body cameras
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — A vital crime fighting tool is coming to the Edison Police Department in the form of body-worn cameras, according to Mayor Thomas Lankey and Police Chief Thomas Bryan. During the first week of March, the department will roll out the 125 body-worn cameras that the department has received…
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Edison seek homes decorated for the season
EDISON — Township officials are looking for “originality and creativity” as they host the 8th annual Holiday House Decorating Contest. Mayor Thomas Lankey and the Township Council are accepting applications from participants through Dec. 16 for the contest. Judging will take place from Dec. 20-22. Owners of the top three best homes will win gift…
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Mural to brighten Edison town hall entrance
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — The ‘dark’ concrete entrance corridor leading into the Edison Municipal Building is getting a sunny uplift with the help of the internationally renowned artist and township resident, Fernando Silva. “It needs some dressing up … it’s a dark corridor,” said Beth Maroney, who is the director of publicity…