Tag: Edison
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Updated: Joshi projected winner of mayoral race in Edison; races across Middlesex County are too close to call
Editor’s Note: The results of the Nov. 2 General Election reflect what was posted online by the Middlesex County Clerk’s Office as of press time on Nov. 5. The results of the election will remain unofficial until they are certified. For updates, visit www.centraljersey.com and read next week’s newspaper. Edison Mayoral Race In Edison, the…
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Voters support reinstating Edison Open Space Trust Fund
A ballot question asked voters if they wanted to reinstate the Edison Open Space Trust Fund during the General Election on Nov. 2. As of press time on Nov. 4, there were 10,663 “yes” votes, or 56.14%, and 8,332 “no” votes, or 43.86%. The Open Space Trust Fund would enable the township to dedicate one…
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Incumbent, two newcomers lead the vote for three seats on Edison Board of Education
There were elections for three, three-year terms available on the Edison Board of Education. The race is contested. The candidates on the ballot for the Nov. 2 General Election include incumbents Elizabeth Conway, who is seeking her second term, and Biral Patel, who is seeking his first elected term. Former board member Ralph Errico, who…
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Preliminary election results: Democratic slate leads Republican slate for Edison Township Council
There were elections for three, four-year seats on the municipal governing body for Edison on Nov. 2. The race is contested. The candidates include all newcomers: Democratic candidates Margot Harris, Nishith Patel and John Poyner, and Republican candidates R. Tali Epstein, Joe Luistro and Payal Mehta. As of press time on Nov. 3, the Democratic…
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Joshi seemingly elected mayor of Edison Township
In Edison, the four-year term for mayor seemingly goes to Democrat Samip “Sam” Joshi, who received 10,930, or 52.76%, of the votes on Election Day, Nov. 2. Republican Keith Hahn received 9,459 votes, or 45.66%. Christo Makropoulos received 301, or 1.45%, of the votes. There were 28 write-in votes. Current Mayor Thomas Lankey withdrew his…
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Middlesex Water Company expands PFOA drinking water notice; reports water still safe to use
Middlesex Water Company has expanded its initial drinking water notification regarding perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) to include all residential and retail customers served by its Park Avenue treatment plant in South Plainfield, according to an updated notice on Nov. 1. The initial notification only included a portion of the water company’s (MWC) customers the week of…
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Middlesex College soccer players receive postseason honors
Five Middlesex College soccer players received postseason honors following the 2021 fall season. Destiny Pagan of Woodbridge was named First Team All-Garden State Athletic Conference and First Team All Region 19. Aanaliyah Hernandez of Middlesex Borough was on the Second Team for both. Andrew Solomon of Edison was named First Team. Marwan Fouad of South Brunswick was…
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Woodbridge brain trauma patient gives back to rehabilitation center
A Woodbridge community member is giving back to Hackensack Meridian JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute in Edison, visiting the Brain Trauma Unit to give appreciation for the care he received. In October 2014, Bob Sorbanelli of Woodbridge woke up in an Intensive Care Unit wondering why he was in a hospital. He learned that two weeks…
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Family, friends and colleagues unveil sign for Peter J. Barnes III Wildlife Preserve
EDISON – Family, friends and colleagues of Peter J. Barnes III gathered for the official unveiling of a sign renaming the former Dismal Swamp Conservation Area to the Peter J. Barnes III Wildlife Preserve. Barnes, who passed away at age 64 in February after a brief battle with cancer, was instrumental in preserving hundreds…
