Edison News
By JACOB TURCHI
March 26, 2025
EDISON, NJ - A private contractor struck a water main on Wednesday morning between Mill Road and Woodbridge Avenue, according to the township. Residents along these roads have little to no water services in their homes at this time.The private contractor stuck a 20-inch water main at approximately ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Three public high schools will have metal detectors at their entrances sooner rather than later after a Woodbridge High student’s March 18th arrest for allegedly bringing a loaded “ghost gun” to school. A day after that 17-year-old’s arrest, Superintendent Joseph Massimino sent a ...
EDISON, NJ - The Edison Fire Department recently beat the South Brunswick Police in a charity hockey game which raised over $5,000 for the Make a Wish Foundation. The game was described as a “Back and Forth” until the very end, with Edison Fire winning over South Brunswick Police 7–3.The third ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - Knitting and crocheting are good for the soul and both offer health benefits too. That's not what longtime borough resident Diane Charlesworth was thinking about when she started Stitch in Time ten years ago though.“Stitch in Time came into existence after I was retired for a few ...
EDISON, NJ - Edison Public Library, in its ongoing effort to enrich the community by providing diverse educational resources and services, including digital collections, programs, and outreach initiatives, has added two new online learning platforms to its database. “Our goal is to provide ...
EDISON, NJ - In a fitting tribute to the late Peter J. Barnes III, the area formerly known as the Dismal Swamp was renamed in his honor along with a regulatory body to oversee the 660-acre conservation area.The Peter J. Barnes III Wildlife Preserve and Peter J. Barnes III Wildlife Preserve ...
EDISON, NJ - Edison Public Schools will be granted approximately $91,542,019 in state aid for the 2025–2026 academic year, a decrease in $2,831,196 from the current year. This represents a 3% loss in state aid compared to the current school year."Edison Township Public Schools remains committed to ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ – A Piscataway woman has been arrested and charged with leaving the scene of a 2024 accident in Plainfield that left another woman dead. Shernice Benbow, 62, was arrested and charged on Thursday with second-degree leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death and third-degree ...
NEWARK, NJ — The New Jersey Hall of Fame (NJHOF) has released its list of 60 nominees for the 2025 public vote, which is open through April 15.The inductees will be announced at the end of June, with the induction ceremony scheduled for the fall.TAPinto is proud to be a media sponsor of the New ...
EDISON, NJ - Mayor Sam Joshi and the Edison Recreation Department have scheduled their annual ‘Easter Eggstravaganza’ egg hunt for local children and families. The event is scheduled for Saturday, April 5, between 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM and is available to children between ages 3 and grade 5.The egg ...
EDISON, NJ - The township will host free health screenings for men and women on Monday, March 31, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Middlesex County Clinic, located at 29 Oakwood Avenue. To schedule an appointment, call the Edison Health Center at (732) 248-7285.Women can get a free pap smear or a ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — A 17-year-old boy was arrested on Tuesday after he allegedly sent threatening text messages to a classmate, then reportedly showed up at Woodbridge High School with a loaded handgun, authorities said.Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Police Director Joseph Nisky said ...
EDISON, NJ - Edison Township and the New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife will host a ‘Fishing Derby’ at Lake Papaianni. The derby is scheduled for Saturday, April 26, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.The lake will be stocked with over 200 tagged Brook and Rainbow Trouts, according to the township.
SAYREVILLE, NJ – Bruce A. Cymanski of Barnegat was sentenced to life in prison plus an additional 20 years on March 17, for the 1999 murder, kidnapping, and sexual assault of 17-year-old Nancy Noga of Sayreville. Noga was a high school senior reported missing after she did not return home from work ...
NEW JERSEY - Over-the-counter hearing aids are approved for use in adults ages 18 and older who suffer from mild to moderate hearing loss. Virginia Gural-Toth AuD, CCC-A, manager of Audiology, Tinnitus and Balance Programs at JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute, suggests asking yourself these ...
EDISON, NJ - A former Edison Middle School teacher is suing the district, claiming she was fired due to taking medical leave after an accident. Casey Chrapuch Gaetani was let go from her position at Woodrow Wilson Middle School in 2023. A spokesperson for the Edison School District declined to ...
NEW JERSEY - Endometriosis Awareness Month, observed in March, was created to shine a light on this widely misunderstood complex hormonal and immune chronic disease that causes multiple symptoms, including pain that disrupts the lives of an estimated 89 million women and girls ...
NEW JERSEY - Lung transplants are often life-saving procedures, yet myths and misconceptions can create unnecessary fear or hesitation among patients and their families. Joshua Lee, MD, an advanced pulmonary critical care specialist who serves as Director of Lung Transplant at Newark Beth Israel ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – The Middlesex College Center for Adult Transitions is enrolling participants for two free educational courses this spring, specifically designed for students ages 18-24 with intellectual and developmental disabilities. In collaboration with Middlesex College’s Workforce ...
EDISON, NJ - The Edison Police Department is set to receive a $76,125 grant to become compliant with National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) standards. The grant is currently under administrative review at the NJOAG and the department says they are awaiting confirmation. These funds come ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Trader Joe’s will open its 20th New Jersey grocery store in “The Plaza at Woodbridge,” a Route 1 shopping center in Iselin, across from Woodbridge Center.There is no target date for its opening, but Trader Joe’s will replace the Bed Bath & Beyond that closed in 2023. It will be ...
EDISON, NJ - The county will host a hazardous waste drop-off day at Middlesex College, at 2600 Woodbridge Ave in Edison Township. The event will be on Sunday from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The county will only be collecting materials from residents. Items from commercial businesses will not be ...
TRENTON, NJ — A legislative committee signed off on a bill to require New Jersey schools to teach elementary school students cursive handwriting.The legislation is the first step toward reinstituting a statewide policy to teach cursive handwriting to all students by third grade, a move that ...
EDISON, NJ - The Edison Fire Department will take on the South Brunswick Police Department in a charity hockey game this Saturday. The game is scheduled for 5:00 PM at Proskate, 1000 Cornwall Road in South Brunswick. Doors open at 4:30 PM. Tickets can be purchased at the door or online by clicking ...
MIDDLESErX COUNTY, NJ — The Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office is spearheading a statewide effort to curb traffic deaths in its 21 towns, with police in Woodbridge and Carteret signing on to participate in this sweeping initiative. A five-year surge in fatal accidents prompted the Middlesex ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – The Middlesex College Nursing Program, in partnership with Hackensack Meridian Health, has opened a new Nursing Simulation Lab to promote patient safety and prepare students for practice in the nation’s complex and dynamic health care system. The Nursing Simulation Lab was ...
NEW JERSEY - New Jersey boxing legend and now renowned trainer Edgar “Butch” Sanchez faced a formidable opponent outside the ring — kidney disease — which almost cost him his life and led to him later needing a kidney transplant from an unlikely source.Getting to Know ButchBorn in Puerto Rico, ...
EDISON, NJ - The Township Council approved an ordinance to ban the growing of bamboo on private property. The ordinance was unanimously approved by the council on Wednesday.“planting of bamboo can have negative impacts on the environment by reducing biodiversity and altering wildlife habitats,” the ...
EDISON, NJ - The township council has adopted an ordinance to update the guidelines for their Adopt an Area Program, expanding the program to individuals, businesses, and organizations. The council unanimously approved the ordinance at their latest meeting on Wednesday.“I have cleaned up several ...
EDISON, NJ - Police have arrested two men in connection with an online scam that robbed an Edison woman of $130,000. Jiaxiong Wu, age 47, and Song Sung, age 39, both from Brooklyn, NY, were arrested in a sting operation, according to police.In December 2024, police say the victim was contacted ...