Piscataway Mayor Brian Wahler narrowly won his bid for a seventh term, defeating progressive Staci Berger by only 829 votes, 3,274-2,445. Despite Wahler being elected to Council in 1992 and serving eight years before becoming mayor in 2000, Mayor Wahler was not able to carry his council candidates as in…
Author: The Edison Reporter Staff
Edison High School sophomore Rob Roma has been named to the Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) All-Conference baseball team, capping off a standout season where he excelled both at the plate and on the mound. Roma proved to be a force in the batter’s box, boasting a .315 batting average, driving…
Edison residents are facing a tax increase and a significant reduction in state aid in the township’s proposed $175.9 million budget for 2024. The municipal tax rate is set to rise by 2.52%, resulting in an estimated $83.72 increase in property taxes for a home assessed at $225,000. The Township…
Edison, NJ – Council President Nish Patel is facing criticism for a policy that prevents council members from directly responding to public questions and comments during the meeting. For almost two hours at Monday’s council meeting, resident after resident came to the podium to ask questions and solicit comments from…
Edison, NJ – As Councilwoman Joyce Ship-Freeman concludes her term on the Edison Township Council, the community takes a moment to acknowledge and celebrate her tireless dedication to the well-being of Edison’s senior citizens. Throughout her time in office, Councilwoman Ship-Freeman has been a steadfast champion for the needs and…
Edison, NJ – The community of Edison, and the broader firefighting family mourn the loss of Chief Robert Campbell, retired Chief of the Edison Division of Fire. Chief Campbell passed away Thursday, February 15, 2024. He was a devoted firefighter, leader, educator, and community volunteer who left a lasting impact…
Edison, NJ – The long-awaited new Edison Senior Center project is in sudden limbo after construction unexpectedly halted in November. A “Stop Construction Notice” posted on-site points to the contractor’s failure to obtain necessary permits as the reason, but town officials have remained silent on the matter. Announced over two…
Edison, NJ has big ambitions to establish a municipal broadband network, securing a $2 million state grant for the endeavor. Yet, serious questions linger about the project’s long-term feasibility and the potential financial burden it could pose to local taxpayers. Residents and even some Township Council members are expressing skepticism.…
Edison, NJ – Council President Nish Patel’s proposal to expand zoning areas where marijuana dispensaries can operate in Edison, NJ is facing opposition from residents and elected officials. The current ordinance restricts marijuana establishments to a specific industrial zone in the Raritan Center. The proposed changes would potentially open areas…
EDISON, NJ – Menlo Park Mall, a typically bustling shopping destination, experienced a surge in violence this past weekend with two separate incidents causing disruption and concern. Edison Police Chief Thomas Bryan addressed the incidents, providing details on both a large food court altercation and a firearm-related incident. On Monday,…