Edison Opinion
Hospital pledges fair treatment for all
The bylaws of the medical staff of Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) in New Brunswick state that all patients will be treated “without...
Clergy denounces bomb threats
In response to reports that multiple bomb threats have been called in to Jewish Community Centers in multiple States, the members of the Metuchen-Edison...
Edison students thank rescue squad
The 8th Grade students of Herbert Hoover Middle School sent our rescue squad a beautiful basket filled with LifeSaver treats and decorated with a...
Residents need to support those with special needs
This month, news media began reporting about a terrible incident in Chicago where a teenager with special needs was held captive and brutally beaten,...
Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation grateful for support
On behalf of everyone at the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation (NJVVMF) and those we serve, best wishes for health and prosperity as...
State assistance needed for Criminal Justice Reform
On Jan. 1, Criminal Justice Reform legislation went into effect in the state of New Jersey. This reform was established to change the procedure...
Fire sprinkler system in rebuilt school will ensure safety
On Jan. 3, the students of James Monroe Elementary School in Edison happily returned to their school after one improperly discarded, partially burning cigarette...
Being silent is not an option
Unless people speak out against a bigoted racist like Carl Paladino, despicable comments like his become acceptable and end up being the new norm....
Customer service would help ensure package delivery
I have been hearing a lot in the news lately about missing packages from people’s front porches. The carriers that deliver the package can...
Thief steals resident’s Halloween decorations and spirit
The respect for our neighborhood property in Edison is being invaded by thieves.
For many years I fronted my door entrance with two large stuffed...
Reader supports congressional investigation of presidential election
As my congressional representative for the 4th District, I am respectfully urging Congressman Chris Smith to add his voice to the nonpartisan group of...
Reader suggests how to repair trust between police, minorities
The candidates in this election cycle were asked how they would repair the broken relationship and trust between the African American communities and the...
America will be stronger next year
Our USA patriot history is strongly worth repeating in 2017-18.
Question: What would both Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson do in December 1800? Pray a...
Edison schools are being shortchanged by state
Though a board member for the Edison public schools, I write this letter as an individual, and it does not necessarily represent the views...
Thank an EMS volunteer
As we embark on another season of giving thanks, I ask New Jerseyans to count volunteer EMS responders among their blessings. Often “invisible,” this...
How will Trump respond?
I am an early sleeper and early riser. I woke up on Wednesday, anticipating a glass-ceiling-shattering victory for Hillary; the totally unexpected happened.
As expected,...
EMS volunteers are ‘unsung heroes’
As we embark on another season of giving thanks, I ask New Jerseyans to count volunteer EMS responders among their blessings. Often “invisible,” this...
Resident asks to celebrate indigenous Americans at Thanksgiving
In recognition of Thanksgiving let us not forget to celebrate our indigenous Americans. The people who took us under their wing, fed us and...
