Edison residents are grappling with a perceived rise in crime, including break-ins and speeding issues. In this tense environment, Councilman Rich Brescher has raised serious concerns about Mayor Sam Joshi’s use of police resources. Brescher alleges that Mayor Joshi took four police officers with him to the Democratic National Convention…
Author: The Edison Reporter Staff
Rusty Swartz had a remarkable journey, starting from his early years. He grew up in Edison where he developed a passion for sports at a young age. His talent on the football field quickly became evident, and he excelled in high school, earning recognition for his abilities as a football…
Before any residents who came to the meeting to speak out against the council president’s policy to limit public comment had the opportunity, Council Vice President Margot Harris read a prepared statement. With a steely gaze and a voice filled with conviction, she delivered a prepared statement that excoriated Council…
The Edison Arts Society is thrilled to announce the return of its acclaimed art exhibitions with “Through the Seasons” by the talented artist Tom Seiz. The exhibition will be held on the 3rd floor of the Edison Municipal Complex at the Edison Arts Gallery. The grand opening is scheduled for…
Edison Township, the American Red Cross and Sewa USA are partnering to host a vital blood drive on September 21st at the Mini B. Veal Center, located at 1070 Grove Avenue. The drive will run from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., providing ample opportunity for community members to donate blood…
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,…
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,…