Edison Township Council Meeting - March 11, 2026
Edison Township Council Regular Meeting - March 11, 2026
The Edison Township Council met on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at 7:02 PM for its regular meeting. The council approved the minutes of the February 25, 2026 combined meeting, introduced an ordinance to vacate a portion of Thomas Place, adopted the consent agenda, and heard public comment.
Consent Calendar
- Approved minutes of the combined meeting of February 25, 2026 (unanimous).
- Adopted the consent agenda comprising routine resolutions (unanimous).
Public Comments & Testimony
- Elizabeth Conway (20 Netherwood Circle) spoke regarding the proposed ordinance to vacate Thomas Place. While expressing general support for redevelopment, she voiced concerns that the reported plan for 70 apartments in a four-story building would be "overkill" for the small area. She noted traffic and parking challenges on the one-way street and urged the council to carefully consider the project's density before final approval.
Discussion Items
- Introduction of Ordinance: Vacation of Thomas Place: The council held a first reading and voted to introduce an ordinance authorizing the vacation of a portion of Thomas Place (NJSA 40:67-1). The ordinance was introduced by a unanimous roll-call vote (7-0). The public hearing and final vote are scheduled for the next regular meeting on March 25, 2026.
Key Outcomes
- The minutes of February 25, 2026 were unanimously approved.
- The ordinance to vacate Thomas Place was introduced (first reading) by a 7-0 vote.
- The consent agenda was adopted unanimously.
- The meeting was adjourned following public comment.
- The public hearing and final vote on the Thomas Place vacation ordinance will take place on March 25, 2026.
Meeting Transcript
Good evening, everyone. Uh, this is the beginning of our regular meeting Wednesday, March 11th to begin at 702. We all please rise for pledge allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which is one of the one nation in the visible liberty and justice for all the Madam Clerk Roll Call. Councilmember Brusher. Councilmember Coyle? Here. Councilmember Dima? Here. Councilmember Kentos? Here. Councilmember Patel? Here. Councilmember Batel? Here. Councilmember Schmuel. Here. Adequate notice. Adequate notes of this meeting as required by the Open Public Meeting Act of 1975 has been provided by the annual notice central home news tribune. Starledger does he talk and News India Times on November 17th, 2025, and post the main lobby missile complex on the same date. Thank you, Madam Clerk. Just brief marks. For those who are watching at this time, if you have an interest in the agenda, go to departments, council and click on agenda. What we're going over today can be right in front of you online while you're watching this meeting. If you also have any further questions, you can email me directly at J Coyle at EdisonNJ.gov or any council member here on the Dais. Thank you. And for those who are here for the first time, you can speak for four minutes on the resolutions only, and you can also speak on the open public marks on anything you'd like for four minutes. Thank you. Moving to the agenda item for approval approval of the minutes combined meeting February 25th. Kevin, motion to approve. Motion to approve. Second. Second already. That was the thing Kentus, right? All in favor say aye. Aye. Aye. Moving on to new business. Proposed orders for public hearing. Clerk Reed Ordinance. An ordinance of the Township of Edison authorizing the vacation of a certain portion of Thomas Place pursuant to NJSA 40 colon 67-1. Kevin motion to introduce. Motion to uh council present. Yes. I move this ordinancy to be passed on first reading publish according to the law for further consideration and public hearing set down for Wednesday, March 2025, 2026. Thank you. Can I have a second? Second. Council Commons. Hearing no, Madam Clerk Roll Call.
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