Tag: Edison Zoning Board of Adjustment
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Seven age-restricted duplexes will replace former Charlie Brown’s restaurant in Edison
EDISON – Despite objections from residents, the Zoning Board of Adjustment approved seven age-restricted duplexes that will replace the former Charlie Brown’s restaurant on Plainfield Road. The board approved Markim Developers LLC proposal for the site at a meeting in June. “We reduced the density, we reduced the size of the buildings, we reduced the…
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Edison purchasing former proposed warehouse site in Silverlake; developer moves away from controversial townhomes on former Charlie Brown’s site
EDISON – Last July, neighbors on opposite ends of the township unified with rallies to just say “no” to two proposed development projects, which they called “inappropriate,” “destructive” and even “criminal” if built in their neighborhoods. Almost a year later, their rallying cries have essentially been heard. The township is in the process of purchasing…
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Pandemic ‘silver lining’ for Temple Emanu-El move to JCC; Torah March to symbolize move
EDISON – The timing of the pandemic is the “silver lining” of what essentially brought two respectful groups of the Jewish community together. Temple Emanu-El (TEE), which has been at 100 James St. for 60 years, is gearing up to move to the Jewish Community Center (JCC) of Middlesex County at 1775 Oak Tree Road.…
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Edison councilman plans to move forward ward system ordinance, which would allow residents to decide
EDISON – Residents of Edison may have a say on whether or not to change the township’s current form of government through a special ballot question in November. Councilman Richard Brescher said he plans on moving forward an ordinance he requested Township Attorney William Northgrave to draft over a year ago at the next regular…
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Residents share concerns after Township Council appoints Realtor, developer to Edison Zoning Board of Adjustment
EDISON – The recent appointments to the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment brought concerns of “business as usual” for some residents, who have voiced opposition against potential development on the former Charlie Brown’s steakhouse site and a warehouse in the Glendale and Silverlake neighborhoods. “Over the past year Edison residents have been discussing…