Tag: Edison Township Council
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Shah seeks ‘fair and welcoming’ Edison
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — A councilwoman is urging the township to take a stance and declare itself a “fair and welcoming community” to demonstrate support for immigrant and minority families. “With the current events, it is a sad time we are really living in, a time of ignorance and hatred,” said Councilwoman…
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Deer cause problems near golf course
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — Residents on Oak Grove Lane near the Metuchen Golf and Country Club are having an “oh deer” of a problem. “I approached the mayor’s office five years ago and told them that there is a deer problem,” said resident Fred Carpene, who said although at the time it…
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Clara Barton residents question parking deck plan
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — Residents in the Clara Barton section of the township said they were left in a state of befuddlement on discussions of a parking deck on Amboy Avenue. “I don’t understand a parking deck in the middle of a residential neighborhood,” said resident Karen Halo, adding that Metuchen’s new six-story…
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Edison honors Hidden Heroes
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — Work by caregivers of military veterans is often hidden when it comes to recognition. With the Township Council’s adoption of a resolution on Jan. 25 to designate Edison as a Hidden Heroes City, it brings attention to the needs that these caregivers may need that may include help…
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Edison police warn of scams
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — Police are warning residents to be on guard at all times when a person comes to a home and says he or she is from the utility and/or water companies. “Most people do not come to your houses unsolicited … you have to initiate that kind of response,”…
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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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Edison unveils murals at town hall
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — Thomas Edison’s light shines through the arts as members of the Edison Arts Society unveiled two ceramic murals along the entrance way leading into the Edison Municipal Building at 100 Municipal Boulevard. Fernando Silva, an internationally known artist and township resident, spent 3,000 man hours making the 400…
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Edison remembers on anniversary of terrorist attacks
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — As Edison Township commemorated the events of Sept. 11, 2001, township officials called on Americans to rekindle the outpouring of love, cooperation and unity that followed those dark days 15 years ago. “Thousands gave their lives that day,” said Councilman Leonard Sendelsky. Council President Michael Lombardi led the…
