Edison, NJ – July 27, 2024 – The Edison Sports Building project has been hit with unexpected cost increases, leading the council to approve additional funding to cover the overruns once again. In a recent resolution, the council allocated R.396-07024 for $378,000 to hire a construction manager to oversee the…
Author: The Edison Reporter Staff
Edison Township Business Administrator, Sonia Alves Vivieros, has found herself at the center of controversy due to a swift and substantial increase in her salary. Hired in April 2022, Vivieros’s compensation was initially set within a range of $160,000 to $230,000, as established by a council Ordinance 2157-2022 passed just…
In a contentious council session, Ordinance 2231-2024, a proposal to eliminate four stories on Amboy Avenue, was abruptly tabled amidst accusations of conflicts of interest and political maneuvering. Councilman Coyle, who was the listing agent for a property affected by the ordinance, swiftly moved to table the discussion. This action…
Have you ever wondered how local government decisions are made, or how you could make a difference in your community? If so, this is your chance to find out! Mayor Joshi’s Summer Internship Boot Camp is now open for registration for rising high school juniors and seniors. This unique summer…
Edison, NJ – Concerned residents are invited to a special meeting on July 25, 2024, at 7:00 PM at the Clara Barton First Aid Squad (1079 Amboy Ave.) to discuss the impending release of the Environmental Assessment for the controversial Thomas A. Edison Park redevelopment plan. The National Park Service…
The Edison Township Public Schools district is conducting a thorough investigation into allegations made by Muhamed Taha Shaikh, a recent graduate and former president of Edison High School’s Muslim Student Association (MSA). Shaikh claims that in February an assistant principal threatened retaliation against MSA members after they requested to host…
EDISON, N.J. – A 37-year-old man was arrested in New York City hours after allegedly stabbing a woman to death in her Edison home on Sunday, authorities reported. This incident comes amid a concerning rise in violent crime in the area. Lizbeth Benitez-Ramirez was discovered deceased by her 16-year-old son…
Edison Township Council is facing scrutiny over a proposed resolution to authorize a contract with Fieldturf USA Inc. for the supply and installation of turf on the cricket pitches at Woodrow Wilson Middle School. This proposal, amounting to $68,234.00, has raised concerns due to the ongoing investigation into the construction…
A once-promising sports complex project in Edison has become a financial quagmire for taxpayers, as the township council requests another significant sum to keep the delayed construction afloat. Originally projected to be completed in the summer of 2023, the sports building project has seen its budget balloon from $5 million…
A new waterfront oasis has emerged in Woodbridge, as the Anchors tiki bar recently opened its doors at 616 Cliff Road in the Sewaren section. Nestled beside the 77-slip municipal marina, this 200-seat venue offers a vibrant atmosphere and promises to be a must-try destination for locals and visitors alike.…