Edison Township Council will vote to approve the final payment for the synthetic turf field improvements at Papaianni Park, marking the completion of a significant project that enhances recreational opportunities for residents. Resolution R.537-092024 on the agenda for Monday’s meeting authorizes the release of the final contract payment, including retainage,…
Author: The Edison Reporter Staff
In the wake of recent controversial actions by Edison Council President Nish Patel, his proposed ordinance to further limit public comment time at council meetings has ignited a firestorm of criticism. Ordinance 0.2233-2024, if passed, would drastically reduce the allotted time for public comment from the current six minutes, with…
The Metuchen Bulldogs football team showcased their offensive firepower in a stunning first-quarter performance, routing South River 42-0 to improve their season record to 2-0. The Bulldogs wasted no time getting on the scoreboard. Quarterback Ryan Toth connected with Cam Hayes Durina for a 52-yard touchdown pass on their opening…
The JP Stevens boys soccer team continued their strong start to the season with a 2-1 victory over Edison on Saturday, improving their record to a perfect 2-0. Edison, on the other hand, fell to 0-3 after the loss. The Hawks came out of the gates firing, with Ishaan Manu…
The Edison football team faced a tough challenge against Old Bridge, falling to 1-1 for the season. The game was a tale of two halves, with Edison trailing 21-0 at halftime. Coming out of the break, Edison quarterback Anthony Calantoni connected with Robert Roma for a 22-yard touchdown pass. Unfortunately,…
South River has once again appointed a new councilman to fill a vacancy on the governing body. Matt DeSantis, a 41-year-old Republican and South River native, was unanimously chosen at Monday’s Borough Council meeting to replace John Frost, who resigned for personal reasons. This is the second vacancy filled this…
SOUTH RIVER, NJ – A devastating four-alarm fire ripped through a four-family home on Main Street over the weekend, leaving 15 residents displaced and the building uninhabitable, according to Mayor Peter Guindi. The fire broke out around 10:03 p.m. on Saturday night at 160-162 Main Street, situated between Jackson Street…
EDISON, NJ – In a stunning upset that sent shockwaves through the Big Central Conference, the J.P. Stevens Hawks football team snapped their 42-game losing streak with a heart-stopping 22-21 overtime victory against Bound Brook on September 6th. The Hawks, who entered the game as heavy underdogs, faced an early…
Edison girls volleyball team made a powerful statement in their home opener on Tuesday night, sweeping St. Thomas Aquinas in straight sets to secure a 1-0 start to their season. The Eagles’ offense was spearheaded by Olivia Wyszogrodzki, who racked up a game-high 6 kills. Ainie Syed orchestrated the attack…
EDISON, NJ – A FedEx driver was robbed at gunpoint in Edison on Thursday evening, according to local authorities. The incident occurred around 8 p.m. on Greek Lane while the 35-year-old driver from Elizabeth was swapping trailers. Three men wearing medical masks approached the driver, forced him into the truck…