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Edison Mayor Demands Major Security Overhaul After 300 Teens Overrun Menlo Park Mall Edison Mayor Demands Major Security Overhaul After 300 Teens Overrun Menlo Park Mall
Edison Mayor Demands Major Security Overhaul After 300 Teens Overrun Menlo Park Mall Edison officials are demanding tighter security after a wild brawl involving hundreds of teens, and none from Edison, broke out at Menlo Park Mall on Saturday night, May 17. According to Edison Mayor Sam Joshi, the chaos started just after 8 p.m. when police were called about 100 juveniles gathering at the mall. Within minutes, that crowd grew to more than 300, resulting in a large-scale disturbance and fight. “This behavior will not be tolerated in Edison Township,” said Joshi. “We will ensure that Edison remains a safe community for all residents and visitors alike.” Seven juveniles were…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Dozens Displaced By 3-Alarm Fire That Tore Through Edison Apartment Complex: Mayor Dozens Displaced By 3-Alarm Fire That Tore Through Edison Apartment Complex: Mayor
Dozens Displaced By 3-Alarm Fire That Tore Through Edison Apartment Complex: Mayor A fast-moving three-alarm fire ripped through an Edison apartment complex on Sunday, March 30, leaving two people injured and dozens displaced, officials said. Members of C shift responded to 21 Vista Drive for a structure fire in the early morning hours of 3/30/25. Companies are... Posted by Edison, NJ Firefighters IAFF Local 1197 on Sunday, March 30, 2025 The blaze broke out on Vista Drive, just off Woodbridge Avenue, where a total of 36 units were impacted, according to Edison Mayor Sam Joshi. Eight units were completely destroyed, while another eight sustained significant damag…

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by Cecilia Levine
News
Massive Water Main Break In Edison Leaves Residents Without Water Massive Water Main Break In Edison Leaves Residents Without Water
Massive Water Main Break In Edison Leaves Residents Without Water A 20-inch water main break disrupted water service for Edison residents early Thursday morning, Dec. 26, leaving many with little to no water pressure, officials said. The break occurred around midnight near the intersection of M Lane and Woodbridge Avenue. Areas impacted include Woodbridge Avenue, Route 27, and stretches up to Talmadge, according to Edison Mayor Sam Joshi. “Residents will experience a low to no water pressure at the present moment,” the mayor explained. Crews have been working through the night to isolate the break and begin repairs. Officials are urging patience, as…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
4-Alarm Fire Rips Through Edison Senior Center, 1 Casualty Confirmed, Mayor Says 4-Alarm Fire Rips Through Edison Senior Center, 1 Casualty Confirmed, Mayor Says
4-Alarm Fire Rips Through Edison Senior Center, 1 Casualty Confirmed, Mayor Says Firefighters were battling four-alarm blaze at an Edison senior center Tuesday night, Dec. 3, officials said. The fire broke out at the Inman Grove Senior Center, prompting a massive emergency response and resulting in at least one confirmed casualty, according to Mayor Sam Joshi. Firefighters from Edison, South Brunswick, Metuchen, and the Office of Emergency Management were at the scene and working to evacuate residents from the senior living facility. Mutual aid resources and helicopters have been called in to assist. "We are working on evacuating the building and have called in mutual …

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by Cecilia Levine
News
'A Great Milestone': New Recycling Center Celebrated In Edison 'A Great Milestone': New Recycling Center Celebrated In Edison
'A Great Milestone': New Recycling Center Celebrated In Edison A new recycling center has opened up for people living in Edison, officials said. A grand opening ceremony was held for the Edison Recycling Center on Tuesday, Oct. 15, according to a township news release. The facility is located at 745 New Durham Road. The center is the latest of Mayor Sam Joshi's capital improvement projects. "Our new recycling center being opened is a great milestone for all of our residents," Mayor Joshi said. "It will serve as a central and efficient location for our community’s recycling needs." Edison residents can drop off waste at the facility like ele…

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by Chris Spiker
News
Large Water Main Break Douses Homes, Displaces Several Central Jersey Residents Large Water Main Break Douses Homes, Displaces Several Central Jersey Residents
Large Water Main Break Douses Homes, Displaces Several Central Jersey Residents A large water main broke in Edison, displacing residents and dousing two homes, officials said. The 30-inch water main break happened on Woodbrook Drive on Monday, Aug. 12, Mayor Sam Joshi said in a Facebook post at 5:04 p.m. The mayor shared three photos showing water heavily spraying a blue home. Mayor Joshi also said contractor work caused the rupture to the lines owned by Middlesex Water Company. The company said it wasn't performing the work and it didn't hire the contractors, ABC7 New York reported. No one was injured by the main break. Residents in two homes were displaced. Re…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
Invigorating Indoor Skydiving Facility Opens In Edison Invigorating Indoor Skydiving Facility Opens In Edison
Invigorating Indoor Skydiving Facility Opens In Edison Now you can skydive without risking your life. A new indoor skydiving facility has opened in Edison. The grand opening ceremony took place on Wednesday, May 22 at 997 Route 1.  Edison Mayor Sam Joshi joined iFLY Indoor Skydiving Vice President of Field Operations Faheem Memon at the event. A wind tunnel helps participants experience the thrill of free fall. iFLY pioneered the body-flying indoor skydiving experience and is a world leader in vertical wind-tunnel technology, organizers say. Guests don’t need to be athletes or in the best shape of their lives to enjoy flying, they say.…

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by Jon Craig