Tag: Edison
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Edison seeks to end ‘monopoly of Optimum;’ council awards contract for feasibility study
EDISON – The township is exploring network options to end what they call “the monopoly of Optimum.” The Township Council approved a resolution awarding a contract/purchase order to Millennium Communications Group Inc., East Hanover, for a high-speed broadband feasibility study and business plan in the amount of $36,750 at a meeting in March. “The topic…
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Alliance Center for Independence opens reimagined food pantry
EDISON – The Alliance Center for Independence (ACI) opened its reimagined food pantry, the ACI CommUnity Market. A ribbon cutting ceremony took place April 7 at 629 Amboy Ave. (S&P Building), Suite 110, in Edison. Since 2016, ACI’s food pantry has assisted hundreds of low-income individuals with disabilities and their families. Demand for the food…
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JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute offers two-week inpatient Parkinson’s Wellness Program
Hackensack Meridian JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute recently opened its new Parkinson’s Wellness Program, a two-week inpatient rehabilitation experience for people living with Parkinson’s disease. Diagnosis is determined by a neurologist and medications, therapy and exercise are key to better control of the symptoms. “Our team of neurologists and specialized therapists identified the need to help…
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Edison police cruisers to bear autism decals; department relaunches Safe and Sound Program
EDISON – In recognition of Autism Awareness Month, the Edison Police Department has collaborated with its local union, Edison PBA Local 75, and local businesses Inman Sports Complex and TJM Controls, to include autism decals on marked cruisers in the vehicle fleet, along with seatbelt covers for Edison residents to let officers know when a…
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NJ Sharing Network plans events to encourage organ and tissue donation
EDISON – Sarika Bhatnagar donated one of her kidneys to save the life of her husband, Vinay. They are now both living healthy and active lifestyles since the successful transplant last summer. Their daughter Anika, a sophomore at Woodbridge Academy, is working to create a Donate Life Club in her school to educate fellow students…
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Increase in school state aid to provide tax relief in Edison
EDISON – The $11.76 million increase in state aid brings the Edison Township Public School District almost to full adequacy with New Jersey’s school funding formula. And just like last year, the Board of Education (BOE) has committed the state aid funds to provide tax relief to the community, according to Schools Superintendent Bernard Bragen.…
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State aid increases expected for Edison, Metuchen and Woodbridge public school districts
State aid will increase for public school districts in Edison, Metuchen and Woodbridge. The state’s proposed $19.2 billion for New Jersey pre-K to 12 schools for the Fiscal Year 2023 budget adds $649.8 million in K-12 formula aid to continue implementing the seven-year phase in to fully fund New Jersey’s school funding formula set forth…
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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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Opinion: Russia’s Ukraine invasion gives all the more reason to stop using fossil fuels
The ongoing Russian conflict in Ukraine has put the lives of millions of people in great peril. As Russia decimates the homes of civilians in Ukraine, nations all around the world have responded by putting sanctions on Russian oil imports. As a result, the price of oil has dramatically increased to more than $100…
