Tag: Edison
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Edison’s top officials condemn hate crimes, racial injustice
Edison’s top official is speaking out against the death of George Floyd, hate crimes and racial injustice. Mayor Thomas Lankey released a statement on June 5: “These are painful and difficult times. The murder of George Floyd further exposed the deep divisions that still exist in our country and has shown us all how much…
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Edison folk artist will perform Facebook concert on June 7 to celebrate signing of record contract
Edison folk performer Mara Levine, whose latest album “Facets Of Folk” hit No. 1 on the Folk Alliance International Folk DJ charts and had nine songs featured among the Top 20, announced she has signed a deal with Tennessee-based label Bell Buckle Records. “After working independently for many years, I’m so excited for this opportunity,”…
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Edison new COVID-19 cases under five, mayor issues executive order for outdoor dining
EDISON – Edison officials reported three new positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of cases to 1,802, according to the Edison Office of Emergency Management on June 4. The age range of the cases are six-years-old to 82. The township has lost 192 residents to COVID-19, according to Middlesex County. Mayor Thomas Lankey…
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Residents file petitions to create new clean energy programs for Edison, East Brunswick
Food & Water Action and residents from Edison and East Brunswick submitted more than 3,000 petitions calling on the councils in both towns to create a municipal energy aggregation program that would deliver 100% clean, renewable electricity by the year 2030. The ordinance calls for the creation of an energy aggregation program, which allows municipalities…
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Edison new COVID-19 cases under 10
EDISON – Edison officials reported five new positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of cases to 1,798, according to the Edison Office of Emergency Management on June 3. The age range of the cases are 22 to 65. The township has lost 191 residents to COVID-19, according to Middlesex County. The Edison Farmers…
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Local officials, police speak on events in Minneapolis, call for unity to end racism
Local officials took to social media, whether in a statement or personal note, to express their thoughts following the events surrounding the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis on May 25. Floyd, an African American man, died after Minneapolis Police Department Officer Derek Chauvin, a white man, knelt on his neck for more than eight…
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Community Bulletin Board: Criterion Sentinel (for June 3)
Editor’s note: In light of recent events related to coronavirus, some organizations have decided to cancel their upcoming programs. Please check the status of any event before attending. MCFOODS (Middlesex County Food Organization and Outreach Distribution Services) will be safely collecting food donations from noon to 4 p.m. June 6 in the Menlo…
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Edison new COVID-19 cases remain low, Edison Farmers Market opens from 1-3 p.m. today
EDISON – Edison officials reported four new positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of cases to 1,793, according to the Edison Office of Emergency Management on June 2. The age range of the cases are 31 to 89. The township has lost 191 residents to COVID-19, according to Middlesex County. The Edison Farmers…
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Edison new COVID-19 cases under five
EDISON – Edison officials reported four new positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of cases to 1,789, according to the Edison Office of Emergency Management on June 1. The age range of the cases are 29 to 83. The township has lost 191 residents to COVID-19, according to Middlesex County. The township has…
