Tag: Edison Township Council
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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 officials honor train station heroes
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — It was handshakes and a round of applause for three men who jumped six feet onto the Edison Train Station platform to save a woman who fainted and fell on the tracks last month. Mayor Thomas Lankey presented proclamations to Anil Vennavalli, Piscataway, Inamul Hassan, Edison, and Prasad…
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‘Doc’ Paterniti remembered
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — Thomas “Doc” Paterniti, who is regarded as a legend in Middlesex County politics, served as a mentor for many. “I would not be as successful as I am if it wasn’t for Tom Paterniti,” said Peter Barnes III, who is currently a Middlesex County Superior Court judge and…
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YMCA offers discount for caregivers of military personnel
The YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge and South Amboy (MEWSA) will offer a 25 percent membership discount for Hidden Heroes caregivers of veterans and service members. The benefit is offered in conjunction with the Elizabeth Dole Foundation’s Hidden Heroes Campaign, a national initiative that began last fall to raise awareness and support for the 5.5 million…
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Edison police training questioned by council member
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — Township Attorney William Northgrave said that police training was not an issue when police officers made a split second decision on whether or not to obtain a search warrant before entering a hotel room at the Lexington Inn Hotel in 2013. That split second decision led to the…
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Candidates file to run in primary election
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer A full slate of candidates has filed petitions to run in the primary election on June 6. In Edison, there will be a mayoral race between Edison Mayor Thomas Lankey, a Democrat, and Republican Gaetano “Guy” Gaspari. The mayoral term is four years. There will be a Township Council race…
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Edison to share services with Woodbridge in overdose cases
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — A program has been put in place to help those suffering with drug addiction in the instance a township resident is revived by Narcan and transported to the hospital. The Township Council approved a resolution authorizing the township to enter a shared services agreement with Woodbridge Township for…
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Edison to provide safe zone for item exchanges
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — The lobby of police headquarters will become a “safe, neutral exchange” zone for e-commerce transactions. “E-commerce transactions are increasingly popular,” said Mayor Thomas Lankey, who recommended the Township Council enact an ordinance creating the safe zone. “We recognize that a growing number of people are using online classified…
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Edison goes blue for autism awareness
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — The Thomas Alva Edison Memorial Tower will be awash in blue lights every night in April to mark National Autism Awareness Month. “Autism rates continue to steadily increase across our state, affecting many families in our community and throughout Middlesex County,” said Mayor Thomas Lankey, noting that a…
