Edison News
By TAPINTO EDISON STAFF
November 25, 2025
EDISON, NJ - An Edison man has pleaded guilty as a co-conspirator in a kickback scheme involving the installation of security cameras in homeless shelters in New York. Pradeep Nigam, age 63, pleaded guilty alongside Luis Camarena, age 58, from Bronx, NY; Gary DSilva, age 47, from Manalapan, NJ; and ...
EDISON, NJ - The Council has unanimously approved an ordinance adjusting rules and regulations about filming and videotaping in the township. The ordinance changes the municipal code to comply with the Film New Jersey Program, a 5-step certification and marketing program that enables cities and ...
EDISON, NJ - The council will hear an ordinance to establish a salary minimum and maximum for certain department heads. The ordinance will be introduced at the combined meeting scheduled on Monday night.According to the proposed ordinance, the salary ranges for certain department heads will be as ...
EDISON, NJ - A proposed ordinance would require developers to provide an Environmental Impact Statement when certain conditions are met on an application. The ordinance will be introduced at the council's next combined meeting on Monday.The ordinance defines an Environmental Impact Statement as “A ...
EDISON, NJ - The township council will introduce an ordinance adjusting the rules and penalties for tree removal. The ordinance is scheduled to be introduced at the combined meeting on Monday night.If approved, the ordinance would reduce the maximum percentage of an existing tree cover allowed to ...
EDISON, NJ - According to Middlesex County, approximately 211 Edison residents submitted a write-in candidate for the Board of Education in the past election. The county has released the list of all write-in candidates for the 2025 general election.Here were the write-in candidates in Edison (all ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — The Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP), a program of the New Jersey Department of Human Services, helped income-eligible parents pay the cost of full-time child care. CCAP has been in an indefinite pause since August 2025. The program ended because of a shortfall in the state’s ...
EDISON, NJ - According to Middlesex County, approximately 213 Edison residents submitted a write-in candidate for the Mayor and Township Council in the past election. The county has released the list of all write-in candidates for the 2025 general election.Here were the write-in candidates in ...
EDISON, NJ - The Raising Cane's in Edison Township will open on Tuesday, December 9, according to the company. The new location will be at 1031 Route 1 South, the site of the former Hanmi Bank.The Planning Board approved the new Raising Cane's in November 2024. According to testimony, the ...
PRINCETON, NJ — Gov. Phil Murphy and First Lady Tammy Murphy are inviting New Jersey residents to attend The Holidays at Drumthwacket, continuing the tradition of open house tours at the Governor’s official residence in Princeton.This year’s theme is America’s 250th Anniversary, according to a news ...
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey users of social media platforms would gain a way to report fraud on their accounts under legislation released by the Senate Commerce Committee on Monday.The bill, S3017, would require the sites’ operators to provide a 24-hour, toll-free phone number to contact live customer ...
EDISON, NJ - The township has been awarded a Municipal Aid Grant from the state for roadway preservation, according to a press release from Governor Phil Murphy's Office. The township will receive $257,676 for pedestrian safety improvements and traffic-calming along Farmhaven Avenue.New Jersey has ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – The holiday season is about to shine a little brighter in South Plainfield! For a limited time, Puleo International will open its warehouse to the public for its 21 st Annual Christmas Sale Event, offering residents a special opportunity to shop directly from ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — A Hackensack resident is taking her talents back to national television as she competes on Food Network’s newest holiday series. Sweet Empire: Winter Wars premiered Nov. 9.Tatiana Kovalenko, a two-time champion on Cooking Channel and Food Network programs, is one of 14 ...
MILLTOWN, NJ - The Milltown Volunteer Fire Department is located along Washington Avenue. It's a relatively new location for the borough's volunteer fire department, which was established in 1911. Now, residents and visitors can find the driveway for the firehouse a bit easier thanks to the sign ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – Middlesex County invites residents and visitors to welcome the holiday season at Seasonal Traditions, the County’s annual festive celebration held at East Jersey Old Town Village on Saturday, December 6, from 10 am to 4 pm. The free, family-friendly event is open to both the public ...
EDISON, NJ - A Powerball ticket worth $50,000 was recently sold in Edison Township, according to NJ Lottery. The ticket was sold at the Quick Stop, located at 940 Inman Avenue.According to NJ Lottery, 23 lottery players won $10,000 or more the week of November 10. The largest prize this past week ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ – Sayreville's own Jon Bon Jovi and his wife, Dorothea, came home to make a surprise visit to the Bombers Beyond Cafe on Main St. It was a secret so tight that even the adult education staff members did not know until that morning. Bon Jovi walked in quietly and was greeted by a ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - Spotswood, Helmetta and Milltown residents are reacting to the unsettling news that the borough of Spotswood and the Spotswood School District have been the victims of a cybercrime, resulting in the loss of $4.8 million dollars. Borough Mayor Rich O'Brien posted a public release on ...
TRENTON, NJ — New Jerseyans would observe a statewide "Day of Civility" in November each year under a resolution approved by lawmakers in Trenton. “New Jersey will set the stage for this to be a domino effect for the world, not just our country,” the bill’s sponsor, Sen. Angela McKnight, (D - ...
EDISON, NJ - The Council has approved an ordinance to regulate the use of electric scooters in the township. The ordinance was unanimously approved by the Council during Wednesday's meeting.The ordinance establishes rules, regulations, and penalties for low-speed electric scooters. These vehicles ...
EDISON, NJ - Several students were injured on Monday when a school bus was struck by a vehicle on New Durham Road. According to the Edison Police Department, no major injuries have been reported.At 2:38 PM, a motorist was suffering from a medical episode when she drove her vehicle into a bus from ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — A tense late-night disturbance in the Park Avenue area last month quickly turned into a multi-location emergency involving an assault, kidnapping, vehicle pursuit, and several crashes. Piscataway Police said quick action and teamwork among officers led to the safe capture of a ...
The Middlesex County Office of Business Engagement invites small business owners and entrepreneurs to attend a free, hands-on workshop entitled Business Resources for Success, designed to connect local businesses with the tools, programs, and guidance they need to grow and thrive. The event will ...
EDISON, NJ – Lace up your skates and get ready to glide into winter fun! The Roosevelt Park Family Outdoor Skating Rink is officially opening for the 2025–2026 season, bringing back one of Middlesex County’s favorite cold-weather traditions.The rink is a fun setting for families, friends, and ...
TRENTON, NJ — Self-driving cars, legal in other states but not New Jersey, would operate here in test runs under a bill released on Monday by the Senate Transportation Committee. Trials would take place on closed and open roads under S4702, sponsored by Senator Andrew Zwicker (D - District ...
EDISON, NJ - The Council is scheduled to introduce an ordinance adjusting rules and regulations about filming and videotaping in the township. The ordinance would change the municipal code to comply with the Film New Jersey Program, a 5-step certification and marketing program that enables cities ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – Brenden Hedden, a former resident of the borough, will soon be the newest member of the South Plainfield Police Department. “It is truly a privilege and an honor to be in this position,” Hedden, who was sworn in during the Nov. 10 council meeting, said.Hedden, whose parents, ...
EDISON, NJ - The county will host a hazardous waste drop-off day at Middlesex College, 2600 Woodbridge Ave, Edison Township. The event will be on Sunday, November 16, from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The county will collect materials only from residents; items from commercial businesses will not be ...
EDISON, NJ - Municipal Offices and all branches of the library will be closed on Tuesday in observance of Veterans Day. Normal hours of operation will resume on Wednesday.There will be no garbage or recycling collection on Tuesday due to the holiday. Recycling normally collected on Tuesday will be ...