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…
Author: The Edison Reporter Staff
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…
The Edison Elks Lodge, located at 375 Route 1 in Edison, will be hosting renowned Jersey Shore medium Linda Shields on Friday, October 11th, 2024. The event will begin promptly at 7:00 PM and conclude at 9:00 PM. Both members and guests are welcome to attend this unique evening. Tickets…
Edison, NJ – Edison Township is having an online auction of surplus vehicles, equipment, and supplies, running from Saturday August 24th through Wednesday August 28th. The public can browse and place bids on a variety of items, with minimum bids starting as low as $5. A total of 32 items…
The Edison Reporter, a hyperlocal news site dedicated to providing news from local sources, is celebrating a tremendous milestone: the publication of its 200th story. This achievement is even more remarkable considering that the website launched less than three months ago. The Edison Reporter was founded with a mission to…
Edison, NJ – The Middlesex County Sheriff’s Department was called in to assist with traffic and crowd control at yesterdays house music festival, highlighting ongoing concerns about staffing shortages within the Edison Police Department. Despite claims from the administration that the department currently has the highest number of officers in…
Edison, NJ – Ian Evans, an Edison firefighter, has filed a lawsuit against Edison Township alleging racial discrimination, wrongful suspension, and disparate treatment based on his race. The lawsuit was filed on August 22, 2024, by attorney Kevin Barber of Morristown. Evans, was one of only three black firefighters in…
Metuchen, NJ – The American Legion Post 65 is set to host its third annual Scenic Ride Canal Run and Car/Bike Show on Sunday, August 25th, 2024. This popular event promises a day filled with scenic views, classic vehicles, and lively entertainment, all in support of a worthy cause. The…
In a letter dated August 20, 2024, Heather Fenyk, President of the Lower Raritan Watershed Partnership, voiced her strong opposition to the proposed destination sports complex at Thomas Edison Park. The letter, addressed to the National Park Service, highlights concerns about the potential environmental impact of the large-scale development. Fenyk’s…