Edison News
By JACOB TURCHI
October 16, 2024
EDISON, NJ - Edison resident and firefighter Edward Guarnieri passed away on Saturday, according to his obituary. He was 78-years-old.Guarnieri was born in Perth Amboy and was a resident of Edison Township for 35 years. He served in the Edison Township Fire Department for 22 years. He also served ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – Piscataway’s East Jersey Old Town Village will be the site of the County’s Annual Fall Harvest Festival, promising a day filled with the tastes, sights, and sounds of autumn-themed fun for the entire family.The free event is presented by the Division of History and Historic ...
EDISON, NJ - A group of girl scouts representing 32 municipalities, including Edison, visited the New Jersey State House on Friday for the second annual International Day of the Girl. The girl scouts were given a tour of the state house, participated in an interactive ‘Make-a-Law workshop,’ and ...
EDISON, NJ - A downed wire caused a small brush fire outside of Woodrow Wilson Middle School on Monday, according to Mayor Sam Joshi. The Mayor says the wire has been turned off, the brush fire is under control and no one was injured.At 2:44 PM, a live wire came down, causing a brush fire between ...
EDISON, NJ - The township will host a Halloween Dance for teens and adults with disabilities at the Minnie B. Veal Community Center, 1070 Grove Avenue, on Friday, October 25, from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM. Registration will cost $5 per person and can be done by clicking here.This event is presented by ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Alek Lesniak, the 13-year-old creator of two graphic “Muffin Man” graphic novels is himself something of a superhero.This Colonia Middle School eighth-grader has overcome autism challenges to be a published author with his sight set on a business career, and a philosophical motto ...
EDISON, NJ - The township has appointed lifelong resident Malia Reichmann as a judge to its municipal court system, according to a press release. She will be the third female judge appointed by Mayor Sam Joshi during his time in office."The appointment of Judge Reichmann is a step towards our ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Nokia Bell Labs bigwig Thierry Klein, who was born in Luxembourg and educated in France, said he inevitably gets asked two questions when he talks to folks back home about his life in New Jersey.Where is it, and why are you there?For those who don’t know about the state immortalized ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — The latest weapon in Middlesex County’s battle against opioid overdoses and addiction is vending machines stocked with free, life-saving aids to thwart and counteract the effects of these dangerous drugs.A 24-hour Healthcare Kiosk is now outside the Woodbridge Health & Human ...
EDISON, NJ - The township council approved an ordinance to minimize outside lighting on certain structures to reduce light spilling into residential properties. The council unanimously approved the ordinance at Wednesday’s meeting. According to the ordinance, the township has received numerous ...
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ — Middlesex County is taking significant steps to safeguard the integrity of the Nov. 5th General Election with stringent measures against voter-fraud, polling place politicking, and misuse of the vote-by-mail process.A coordinated effort between the county Prosecutor’s Office, ...
EDISON, NJ - Three members of the New Jersey Task Force 1 (NJ-TF1) from Edison Township will be deployed to North Carolina in response to Hurricane Helene and anticipation of Hurricane Milton, according to the township. The three members will be sent down to relieve the three Edison firefighters ...
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey Army National Guard members and equipment are expected to be in Florida by the end of the week to help with recovery efforts from Hurricane Milton.The storm is expected to make landfall in Florida on Wednesday.“Floridians are family, and we know from personal experience ...
CARTERET, NJ — The newest Central Jersey Medical Center facility here honors Ronald G. Rios, director of the Middlesex County Board of Commissioners and a longtime borough resident.The state-of-the-art facility, at 1540 Roosevelt Ave. in West Carteret, is the Central Jersey Medical Center’s latest ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Edan Alexander’s laugh and his passion for swimming have never been far from Lilli Russ’ thoughts.They had become friends at the Jewish Community Center in Tenafly, where he would swim laps and she served as a lifeguard. She remembers how he proudly pronounced one day he had decided ...
EDISON, NJ - The board of education has voted to abolish Policy 5756 at their meeting on Monday, September 30, a state policy establishing guidelines regarding transgender students. The board voted with a five to three vote to abolish the policy, due to concerns that it would prevent schools from ...
EDISON, NJ - Residents can dispose of any unused or expired medications at the Edison Police Station on Saturday, October 26 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, according to the DEA. This is in conjunction with the DEA’s National Medicine Take Back Day, as townships and municipalities across the country will ...
EDISON, NJ - The township will host their annual Harvest Fun Fest on Saturday, October 12, at the Thomas Edison Center at Menlo Park. This event is free and open to the public.The festival will have child-friendly events from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM, including a corn maze, face paintings, music, pumpkin ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Playwright Harvey Fierstein once said “art has the power to transform, to illuminate, to educate, inspire and motivate;” an idea this town and the Barron Art Center fully embraces and promotes.Free to the public, the arts doesn’t come cheap. To support the Barron Art Center’s ...
EDISON, NJ - The township council will hear an ordinance to minimize light spilling into residential properties. The council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting the ordinance at Wednesday’s meeting. According to the ordinance, the township has received numerous complaints regarding ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Iselin boxer “Dangerous Danny” Gonzalez will trade blows in his toughest professional bout-to-date on Oct. 12th at the Prudential Center in Newark with undefeated Piscataway pugilist Gabriel Gerena.The 29-year-old Gonzalez has won all three of his professional fights by knockouts, ...
EDISON, NJ - The Edison Police Department is accepting applications to serve as an auxiliary police officer. Auxiliary police officers are unpaid volunteers who assist with traffic control functions, security, road closures, and may be dispatched to emergency or disaster situations. Applications ...
EDISON, NJ - Hackensack Meridian Health is excited to announce its Annual Women’s Wellness Webinar Series, running from October 10 through November 12. This virtual series is designed to bring healthcare experts directly into your home, offering informative discussions on a range of essential ...
EDISON, NJ - The board of education has voted to extend the contract of Superintendent Edward Aldarelli. The new contract will extend Aldarelli’s time as Superintendent for another five years, up until June 30, 2029.Aldarelli was named Acting Superintendent in November 2022 and was appointed ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – A new vending machine stocked with overdose kits, fentanyl test strips and other free items is the latest weapon in the battle against the opioid epidemic that has gripped the nation.The 24-hour Healthcare Kiosk has been installed at 81 Remsen Ave., in front of the Unity Square ...
EDISON, NJ - U.S. The Attorney's Office for the District of New Jersey and the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division have reached a proposed consent decree to address unconstitutional conditions at the New Jersey Veterans Memorial Homes at Menlo Park and Paramus, according to a press ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ -- Jon Bon Jovi walked out to a roaring crowd of teens on Tuesday at his alma mater, Sayreville War Memorial High School, where he was officially inducted into the High School’s Hall of Fame.Bon Jovi, a Sayreville native, has sold more than 120 million records, has numerous ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - After a successful introduction in New Brunswick, Highland Park, Woodbridge, Edison, and Piscataway, The ARRIVE together program will come to East Brunswick, increasing the strength of community policing and mental health care. These five towns alone received 296 calls for ...
EDISON, NJ - The National Park Service has approved the county’s plan for the Thomas A. Edison Park, including the construction of new fields, playgrounds, bike pathways and more. The NPS has issued a Finding of No Significant Impact, meaning the project will have no major effect on the quality of ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — The Cornelius Low House Museum is launching a new exhibit, “Hometown Pride: The Power of Sports in Middlesex County,” which highlights the impact of sports on local communities and athletes. County residents are invited to attend the exhibition opening reception on Sunday, Oct. 6, ...