Tag: Edison
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Federal funds allocated to address PFAS contamination; Middlesex Water announces interim plan
Help – on the federal level – is on the way for those affected by Middlesex Water Company’s notice regarding perfluorooctanoic acid. On Dec. 17, Congressman Frank Pallone (D-6), chairman of the Energy and Commerce Committee, announced the passage of key provisions in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for drinking water infrastructure, including $15 billion for…
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Edison Police Department’s special units team up to collect more than 4K toys for Toys for Tots
EDISON – The Grinch may have a heart after all. Just ask the officers of the Edison Community Oriented Policing Unit and Traffic Unit, who teamed up for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys For Tots program this year with the support of Police Chief Thomas Bryan. “We were able to maximize our efforts with…
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Edison BOE considers proposals to expand, renovate John P. Stevens High School
EDISON – Three proposals are on the table in efforts to address overcrowding at John P. Steven High School. Pradeep Kapoor, director of sustainable design, and Kurt Vierheilig, director of design, for DMR Architects, Hasbrouck Heights, presented the proposals at a Board of Education (BOE) meeting in November. The firm has been working with the…
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Edison native’s talent in kitchen attracts award-winning chefs, TV personalities
EDISON – Mary Abitanto’s talent in the kitchen has caught the attention of award-winning chefs and television personalities including David Burke and Graham Elliot. Burke, an award-winning chef and restaurateur known for his appearance on the reality TV program “Iron Chef America,” has endorsed Abitanto’s newest cookbook, “Gather For The Holidays,” which launched in October.…
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Woodbridge family opens first Sylvan Learning Center in Edison
EDISON – It’s a family venture that seems like just the right fit for Rick Hernandez and his daughters, Rachel and Nadia. In October, the trio opened the first Sylvan Learning Center, a 750-plus-unit supplemental education brand, in Edison. Rick comes from the corporate world of product management and data analytics. Rachel comes from the…
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Edison Open Space Trust Fund tax to go into effect Jan. 1
EDISON – The township now “has the tools to be proactive rather than reactive” with the approval of the Open Space Trust Fund. “The township needs to now implement the plan and get ahead with the business of land conservation in Edison,” said Walter Stochel, a member of the township Open Space Committee. The projected…
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Incumbent, two newcomers win seats on Edison Board of Education
EDISON – The Edison Board of Education will reorganize with candidates on the Building Brighter Futures ticket in January. Projected winners in the Nov. 2 election remain as election results were recently certified. Biral Patel, seeking his first elected term, led the way with 7,501 votes, Douglas Schneider followed with 7,359 votes, and Brian Rivera…
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JFK hospital executive joins board of YMCA of MEWSA
The YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge & South Amboy (MEWSA) appointed Amie Thornton to its board. Thornton serves as chief hospital executive of JFK University Medical Center in Edison as well as providing executive oversight to EMS services across the Hackensack Meridian Health network. She has overall responsibility for operational divisions that include JFK University…
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Edison mayoral swearing-in ceremony set for Jan. 1
EDISON – Come Jan. 1, Edison will have a new mayor and new council members on the dais. Projected winners of the Nov. 2 election remain as election results were recently certified. Edison Mayoral Race In Edison, the four-year term for mayor goes to Democrat Samip “Sam” Joshi, who received 13,084 votes. Republican Keith Hahn…
