Edison-Metuchen: A Week In Review

EDISON, NJ — Miss any headlines in Edison? Patch's week in review has got you covered for the neighborhood's top news.

Biral Patel Elected To Edison BOE After Errico's Resignation

Edison Township Board of Education recently held a caucus to elect a new board member after Ralph Errico resigned at the end of December 2020. The board unanimously elected Biral Patel to fill in the remaining of Errico's term, which expires on Dec. 31, 2021.

Edison Woman Fatally Struck By Train Near Metuchen Station

A woman from Edison was fatally struck by a train on Tuesday evening, NJ Transit officials said. Around 6:50 p.m., Jessica Chaikin, 32, was struck by train 3959 which departed Penn Station New York at 6:12 p.m.

Edison Resident Charged With Defrauding State Health Care Program

An Edison resident, along with two others, was charged with participating in a long-running scheme to defraud a publicly funded state health care benefit program, of more than $4.5 million, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced.

Godiva To Close Edison Location

Chocolatier Godiva will close down its Edison location, as part of their plans to shut all of its 128 North American stores, the company announced.

New Brewery Brings 'Unique, High-Quality' Beers To Edison

South 40 Brewing Co., is a small craft brewery located at 110 Newfield Ave in Edison – a quick walk from the NJ Convention and Exposition Center. The brewery prides itself at creating beers that "tastes distinctly different."