Edison, NJ – A controversial ordinance that would significantly limit public comment at council meetings has been temporarily shelved, following strong opposition from residents and several council members. Ordinance O.2233-2024, spearheaded by Council President Nish Patel, proposed to reduce public comment time from six minutes to four and eliminate rebuttal…
Author: The Edison Reporter Staff
Edison, NJ – The Edison Township Education Association (ETEA) held a candidate night on September 25th, 2024, providing a platform for school board aspirants to present their visions and address pressing concerns. The event, hosted by ETEA President Matt Hrevnic and moderated by Dawn Penney and Jerry Campione, spanned 90…
Edison, NJ – The Edison High School girls volleyball team suffered their second loss of the season in a nail-biting match against Mother Seton. Despite a strong start, the Eagles couldn’t maintain their momentum and ultimately fell to the visitors in three sets (26-24, 23-25, 21-25) at home. The first…
EDISON, NJ – The Friends of the Edison Public Library are busy preparing for their upcoming Fall Book & Bake Sale, a major fundraiser to support the library’s programs and services. The event will be held at the North Edison Branch next month, offering a wide variety of gently used…
Edison, NJ – Excitement for the upcoming Fall Family Spectacular scheduled for September 28th on Amboy Avenue is running high, but a scheduling conflict with the Fall Pickup in Districts 4 and 9 has raised concerns among residents. The much-anticipated Spectacular, set to run from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.,…
A groundbreaking federal bill, the Cardiomyopathy Health, Education, Awareness, Research, and Training in Schools (HEARTS) Act, has cleared a major hurdle and is now heading to the Senate. The bill was inspired by the tragic deaths of New Jersey student-athletes, including Edison’s Kittim Sherrod, who lost his life to undiagnosed…
EDISON, NJ – A lucky Powerball player in Edison is $1 million richer after purchasing a winning ticket at a local gas station over the weekend, according to NJ Lottery officials. The winning ticket was sold at R&J Fuels, located at 421 Route 1 South in Edison. The ticket matched…
Edison, NJ – In a contentious council meeting, Councilman Rich Brescher introduced an ordinance aimed at repealing the recently passed Ordinance O2215-2024 and restoring Chapter 17 to its pre amended state. This move sparked a heated debate, highlighting concerns about the ordinance’s legality, enforceability, and potential financial burden on residents.…
Music lovers rejoice! The highly anticipated Middlesex County Jazz Festival is back, starting this Wednesday, September 25th in Edison. This vibrant celebration of jazz music and community spirit will span five cities across the county, bringing together great music, food, and friendly faces. The festival is a true testament…
Edison, NJ – On Thursday, September 18th, the Edison Elks Lodge #2487 continued its commitment to supporting Middlesex College students with a generous donation of $1000 in gift cards. This donation was made possible by the Elks National Foundation Freedom Grant, specifically intended to help student veterans in need. Exalted…