Edison, NJ – Tensions within Edison escalated dramatically this week as Council President Nish Patel threatened to have longtime committee member Lois Wolke removed by police. This shocking incident occurred mere days after Patel ordered the removal of former Councilwoman Joyce Ship-Freeman from Monday’s meeting by the Edison police. Wolke, who has…
Author: The Edison Reporter Staff
In a move signaling a potential shift in the ongoing battle over New Jersey’s controversial county line system, Middlesex Democratic Chairman Kevin McCabe is withdrawing from the Conforti lawsuit, a legal challenge seeking to abolish county organization lines on primary ballots. The decision suggests that Middlesex Democrats are ready to…
Edison, NJ – In a powerful collaboration aimed at saving lives, the Jewish Community Center (JCC) of Middlesex County, along with the Edison Art Society, are hosting a crucial “Help & Hope Suicide Prevention Awareness” event on Tuesday, September 17th, 2024, at 7:00 PM. This life-saving program, held at the…
State Assemblyman Rob Karabinchak recently embarked on an inspiring journey into the heart of American innovation, touring the Thomas Edison Center at Menlo Park alongside colleagues Senator Patrick Diegnan and Assemblyman Sterley Stanley. The visit served as a powerful reminder of Edison’s groundbreaking work and its lasting impact on the…
Edison, NJ – The construction of the new sports building continues to face escalating costs, with the latest change order being presented to the council. Resolution R449-072023 the third change order will authorize an additional expenditure of $134,965.33 to address unforeseen issues discovered during construction. The resolution states the need…
The race for Edison Board of Education (BOE) has seen a dramatic shift as seven candidates have withdrawn from the field of 14, leaving just seven contenders vying for three open seats. The departures of Namrata Nilesh Jani, Ankit Pandya, Hiren Patel, Nicholas Fagan, Rupal Patel, and Biral Patel have…
The Edison High Eagles football team is gearing up for their season opener against East Brunswick on Thursday, August 29th at home under the lights at 7 pm. With a mix of returning veterans and talented newcomers, the Eagles are eager to take the field and showcase their hard work.…
DPW Director Ray Poreio has requested the purchase of ten mechanic tool boxes for its Department of Public Works. The request was made under the provisions of Public Law 2011, Chapter 139, which allows local contracting units to leverage national cooperative contracts for procurement. The tool boxes will be supplied…
A proposed 4-story building on Amboy Ave in Edison Township is inching closer to reality due to a potential default approval. The developer, A&D Holdings LLC, has claimed approval for their final site plan application affecting Lot 1.03, Block 727, citing the Township Planning Board’s failure to act within the…
In a controversial incident, Edison Council President Nish Patel took the drastic step of having former Councilwoman Joyce Ship- Freeman removed by the Edison Police from last night’s council meeting. Patel accused Ship-Freeman of disrupting the meeting, yet video footage reveals that her alleged comments were inaudible. This incident adds…