Tag: Edison
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Edison will permit 10 cannabis establishment licenses
By REBECCA HERSH Correspondent EDISON – In the haze of confusion over opt in, opt out, or do nothing about regulating cannabis businesses in the municipality, the Edison Township Council, during a special meeting on Aug. 19, decided to opt in by passing an ordinance that sets very strict guidelines about how all cannabis business…
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Stop & Shop celebrates 100th birthday of ‘Benny the Bagger’
World War II veteran worked at Edison store until pandemic hit Stop & Shop celebrated the 100th birthday of longtime bag boy and World War II veteran, Bartholomeo “Benny” Ficeto, on Aug. 23 at the Stop & Shop located at 1049 Route 1 south in Edison. Stop & Shop representatives, along with Ficeto…
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Wawa Hoagies for Heroes competition donates funds to Edison first responders
Police officers and firefighters, Wawa officials and associates, customers and Wawa’s mascot Wally Goose joined a ceremonial ribbon cutting on Aug. 19 at the Edison location at 580 Route 1. A charitable Hoagies for Heroes hoagie-building competition featuring the Edison Police Department, Edison Fire Department and USO was accompanied by $1,000 donations given to each…
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Wawa will open new stores in Edison, North Brunswick; first responders will take part in hoagie-building competition
Police officers and firefighters, Wawa officials and associates, customers and Wawa’s mascot Wally Goose will join in ceremonial ribbon cuttings at the Edison and North Brunswick locations. The ceremony for the Edison location at 580 Route 1 will be held at 8:30 a.m. Doors open at 8 a.m. The first 100 customers through the door…
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Lankey drops out of race for re-election as mayor of Edison
By REBECCA HERSH Correspondent Edison’s current mayor has dropped his bid for re-election. On Aug. 10, Mayor Thomas Lankey, a Democrat who has been mayor for the past eight years, notified the Middlesex County Clerk that he would not be seeking re-election as an independent candidate for mayor this November. Lav Patel, Michael Lombardi and…
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Dismal Swamp officially renamed after the late Peter Barnes III
By REBECCA HERSH Correspondent Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation (A5822) renaming the Dismal Swamp and Dismal Swamp Preservation Commission as the “Peter J. Barnes III Wildlife Preserve” and the “Peter J. Barnes III Wildlife Preservation Committee.” Dismal Swamp, which spans Edison, Metuchen, and South Plainfield, represents one of the last remaining wetland ecosystems in the…
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Edison teen receives YMCA’s memorial scholarship award for founding organization that holds allergy-free food drives
The YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge & South Amboy (MEWSA) awarded the Ryan Patterson Memorial Scholarship to Shreya Shivakumar of Edison. The Ryan Patterson Memorial Scholarship was established several years ago in honor of late 27-year-old Metuchen Branch YMCA swim coach and mentor, Ryan Marie Patterson. The recipient must strive for excellence in academics, sports…
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Homes & Living – Buyers are foregoing appraisals, home inspections due to ‘hot market’
The real estate market is as hot as the summertime weather has been. The pandemic contributed in a few ways, such as people moving from the cities to the suburbs and apartment dwellers seeking large backyards. In addition, renters are becoming buyers, and millennials are spending their money. The current market has also contributed to…
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YMCA’s Afterschool Programs keep children engaged
The YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge & South Amboy’s (MEWSA) Afterschool Programs are a place where children can remain active, learning and engaged during their time out of school. Through a balanced approach to youth development, the program offers activities, mentorship and academic support, nurturing the potential of all participants throughout the school year. Financial…
