The Edison Sun

01/22/2023

Edison welcomes Lunar New Year in festive style

https://centraljersey.com/2023/01/22/edison-welcomes-lunar-new-year-in-festive-style/

Check out the video short of the Lion Dance -- https://youtube.com/shorts/Bti6q8Pinyg?feature=share

01/21/2023

After community pushback, Joshi administration will not pursue plans to relocate Clara Barton Branch Library

EDISON – The Clara Barton Branch Public Library will remain open at 141 Hoover Ave. In a letter addressed to “Clara Barton Neighbors” on Jan. 19, Mayor Sam Joshi said after “careful consideration, I am announcing that my administration will not pursue relocating the Clara Barton Branch Libra...

01/18/2023

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New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which provides blood for local patients, is looking for a few good volunteers. The blood drive volunteer is an integral member of our team whose tasks include assisting donors with registration and/or at the refreshment area. No....

01/17/2023

Man in critical condition after being struck while riding electric bicycle in Edison

EDISON – Police are investigating a possible hit and run after a person on an electric bicycle was struck in the northbound lane of Route 1 and Prince Street, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Police Chief Thomas Bryan of the Edison Police Department. Police responded to...

01/16/2023

https://centraljersey.com/2023/01/16/edison-township-remembers-dr-king-through-art-poetry-and-dance/

Edison Township through the Edison Township Recreation Department held a Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. birthday celebration and African American Heritage Month Tribute at the Minnie B. Veal Community Center over the weekend ahead of King’s birthday on Jan. 16. Edison Mayor Sam Joshi, Council Vice Pre...

01/16/2023

Are you interested in learning more about health and wellness opportunities in Central Jersey? Join Central Jersey Newspapers on Sunday, January 22 from 11-3 at MarketFair to explore and engage with a variety of local businesses. For more information and to pre-register for this event, go to nmg.ticketleap.com/cjheatlh/

If you are interested in participating as a health vendor, email [email protected] today for more information!

01/15/2023

Opinion page: Pandemic fuels increase in to***co use in youths

From 2005 to 2020, adult cigarette smoking rates fell from around 20% to 12%, and youth cigarette smoking rates similarly declined. There was an indication that to***co awareness campaigns and educational efforts were proving effective across the country. And in New Jersey, due to advances in smoke-...

01/14/2023

Poyner, Harris to lead Edison Township Council

The Edison Township Council has reorganized with new leadership. Councilman John Poyner was nominated and selected – 5-2 – as council president and Councilwoman Margot Harris – 6-1 – was nominated and selected as council vice president at a reorganization meeting on Jan. 4. Councilman Richar...

01/13/2023

Investments in infrastructure, education and quality of life continue in Middlesex County

The Middlesex County Board of County Commissioners are moving full steam ahead into the new year as investments in infrastructure, education and quality of life are on the horizon. After being selected – once again – by his fellow commissioners to lead their dais as commissioner director, Ronald...

01/13/2023

Gov. announces second extended deadline for property tax relief program

During his State of the State Address on Jan. 10, Gov. Phil Murphy announced that in concert with Senate President Nicholas Scutari and Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin, the state is extending the application deadline for the new ANCHOR property tax relief program to ensure every eligible New Jerseya...

01/11/2023

Are you a local business interested in attending our annual Central Jersey Kids Expo on March 4 from 12-4 at the Monroe Sports Center? Email [email protected] today for more information! Please reach out before February 22.

If you are interested in attending this event as a guest, pre-register at nmg.ticketleap.com/cj23/

01/10/2023

Edison will hold a Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration at 1 p.m. Jan. 14 at the Minnie B. Veal Community Center, 1070 Grove Ave., Edison.

New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which provides blood for local patients, is looking for a few good volunteers. The blood drive volunteer is an integral member of our team whose tasks include assisting donors with registration and/or at the refreshment area. No....