Edison News
By TAPINTO HILLSBOROUGH STAFF
November 11, 2025
EWING, NJ – Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) on Monday announced that she will retire when her present term expires at the end of the 119th Congress. She will not seek re-election to a new term as the U.S. Representative for New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District concluding a remarkable, ...
EDISON, NJ - A local Sunoco gas station inadvertently spilled 197 gallons of gasoline into the storm drain, according to the township. A clean-up is underway and is being monitored by the Edison Fire Department. The Police Department says there is no threat to life or property at this time.On ...
EDISON, NJ - A home on Stony Road West was condemned and vented due to an inordinate amount of small animals throughout the house, according to a press release from the Police Department. Authorities were alerted to the home on Sunday due a medical issue with one of the residences.Police say they ...
EDISON, NJ - A former custodian at Edison Schools is suing the district, claiming she faced discrimination and was terminated due to her gender and sex. The lawsuit was filed in Superior Court on Thursday, October 9. The Edison School District has yet to file a response. According to the lawsuit, ...
EDISON, NJ - The ice skating rink at Roosevelt Park will open for the 2025 - 2026 winter season on Wednesday, November 19. The ice rink will be open for the season until March 29, 2026.“This outdoor skating rink is in beautiful Roosevelt Park and overlooks the lake. Each winter, thousands of people ...
EDISON, NJ - The Middlesex County Clerk's Office has released the unofficial election results for the 2025 General Election. According to the county, approximately 30,393 ballots were cast in South Brunswick Township out of the 61,440 registered voters (a 49.47% turnout). 14,405 votes were cast on ...
NEW JERSEY — Democrat Mikie Sherrill was elected governor over Republican Jack Ciattarelli on Tuesday to become the first woman from her party to lead the Garden State. With almost 90% of ballots counted, Sherrill had 56% of the vote to Ciattarelli’s 44%, according to The Associated Press, which ...
EDISON, NJ - With all district reporting, Mayor Samip Joshi has been re-elected along with three new members to the township council. Xiaohan "Shannon" Peng and Vishal Patel have been re-elected to the Board of Education along with Russell J. Azzarello, according to the county.Mayor Joshi won ...
METUCHEN, NJ — Members of the Piscataway Township Police Department joined officers from across the Diocese of Metuchen for the 23rd Annual Blue Mass held Wednesday at the Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi in Metuchen, a tradition honoring the service and sacrifice of law enforcement officers.The ...
EDISON, NJ—The township will host a youth Thanksgiving basketball free-throw competition on Saturday, November 15, at 10:00 AM at Thomas Jefferson Middle School. Registration is required by Thursday, November 13. Click here for registration. The “Fowl” shooting competition will be divided into ...
EDISON, NJ - The State Appellate Court has upheld a court's ruling to dismiss a lawsuit from an Edison woman, claiming the iPlay America in Freehold was negligent in preventing patrons from calling her a “Karen.” The case was dismissed in Middlesex Superior Court in February, the Appellate Court ...
EDISON, NJ - The General Election will be on Tuesday and polls will be open from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM. The polling locations in Edison Township will be at the following:Benjamin Franklin School, 2485 Woodbridge Avenue - Districts 19, 20, and 47Clara Barton First Aid Squad, 1079 Amboy Avenue - ...
NEW JERSEY — As the federal government shutdown continues, more than 800,000 New Jersey residents will be impacted by the United States Department of Agriculture’s announcement that it will not fund Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits starting on November 1.According to a news ...
EDISON, NJ - Authorities say crashes along Route 1 have decreased in 2025 compared to 2024. The Township is working within the Vision Zero Model, a statewide plan to identify crash locations and proposes a series of actions designed to promote crash prevention. “Our enforcement strategy is ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — US Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents raided a large clothing warehouse-distribution center in the Avenel section on Wednesday where an undisclosed number of undocumented workers were reportedly detained.How many is anyone’s guess. ICE has not answered requests for ...
EDISON, NJ - On Tuesday, November 4, Edison residents can vote for a Mayor, three seats on the Township Council, and three Board of Education seats. Residents can also vote for County Commissioners, a County Clerk, Sheriff, members of the General Assembly, and a new Governor. To see a sample ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — Residents 18 and older, grab your daubers and your friends for a night of bingo fun. The Middlesex County Association of Chiefs of Police will host its annual Designer Handbag Bingo fundraiser on Friday, Nov. 14 at Saint Helena’s Parish in Edison. This year, prizes include ...
EDISON, NJ - The School District has unveiled a new Fitness Court® at Edison High School with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday. The new course was done in partnership with Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (Horizon), and the National Fitness Campaign, according to a press ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Trader Joe's 20th Garden State supermarket opens today with an 8:55 am ribbon-cutting at 675 Route 1 in Iselin. Doors open at 9 am with discounts and giveaways ready for its first-day shoppers.Local officials welcomed the store to Woodbridge. “People here have asked for a Trader ...
EDISON, NJ - Former Edison Superintendent Bernard Bragen has been approved as the next Superintendent for the South Brunswick School District. The board of education unanimously approved Dr. Bragen during a special meeting on Monday night. “We are very excited to welcome our new Superintendent and ...
EDISON, NJ - An estimated 18,000 to 20,000 people came out to Edison Township's Diwali Festival at Papaianni Park on Saturday, according to the police department. This was the township's fourth annual Diwali, the Hindu Festival of lights."The celebration continues to focus on gratitude, traditions, ...
EDISON, NJ - The township will host a trunk or treat at Papaianni Park on Thursday from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM. This event is free and open to the public.Participants will be treated to free candy, music, and a touch-a-truck contest, according to a flier. This event is sponsored by the Edison Police, ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - Looking for something spooky to do with Halloween just a week away? Well, check out the Haunted Manor on Manalapan Road. This is the second year the Schuchardt's Holiday House is hosting the Haunted Manor, which is a Halloween-inspired, creepy walk through the outside buildings of ...
EDISON, NJ - Eos Energy Enterprise, a zinc-based battery storage maker, recently announced they would be relocating their headquarters in Edison Township to Pennsylvania. Founded in 2008, the company hosts a research and development center and corporate headquarters at 3920 Park Avenue.At this ...
NEW JERSEY — For many New Jersey voters weighing their choice for governor in the Nov. 4 general election, the high cost of living is the key factor, and both Republican Jack Ciatterelli and Democrat Mikie Sherrill have offered specific plans to make living in the Garden State less expensive. But ...
EDISON, NJ - The Edison Township Council failed to introduce two ordinances to re-establish the six-minute speaking time and the opportunity for rebuttal. This is the second time this year the council failed to restore public speaking time, which was shortened to four minutes last year. Both ...
EDISON, NJ - A Louisiana man was killed in an accident on the New Jersey Turnpike at milepost 84.6, located in Edison Township. State Police have identified the victim as Shawn Mornay, age 60 from New Orleans.On Wednesday, at 2:42 PM, authorities say Mornay was standing on the right shoulder of the ...
EDISON, NJ - The council will introduce an ordinance to regulate the use of electric scooters, according to the agenda. The ordinance will be introduced at the meeting on Wednesday and will be up for a final vote on Wednesday, November 12.The ordinance would establish rules, regulations, and ...
EDISON, NJ - The township's annual Diwali festival is scheduled for Saturday from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM at Papaianni Park. Edison Township has secured nine parking lots and six shuttle routes to ease traffic. Shuttles will run from 1:30 PM until the end of the celebration.The color-coded shuttle ...
NEW JERSEY — The governor’s race may be getting most of the media attention ahead of the Nov. 4 general election, but every one of the 80 seats in the General Assembly is up for grabs, and experts say some of the district races are set to be highly competitive.Democrats are solidly in control, with ...