Edison, Metuchen: A Week In Review

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

Metuchen Man Sentenced For Attempting To Lure Minor For Sex: AG

A Metuchen man was sentenced to prison on Friday for attempting to lure an underage boy on social media for a sexual encounter, Acting Attorney General Andrew J. Bruck said.

Edison Public Schools Get $15.7M In Federal COVID Aid

The Edison Township Public Schools received $15,766,806 in federal aid to help offset the costs of coping with the coronavirus pandemic, according to a recent analysis from The Associated Press.

Inflatable Rat Used In Labor Union Protest Outside Edison School

On the first day of school, students at Lincoln Elementary in Edison were greeted by an unusual sight — a giant, inflatable rat.

Edison Man Dies After Being Swept Into Storm Pipe Amid Ida

An Edison resident died Wednesday after being swept into a 36-inch storm sewer pipe in South Plainfield, according to a press release from Mayor Matt Anesh.

Middlesex County Declares State Of Emergency Due To Ida Damage

Middlesex County has declared a county-wide state of emergency in response to Tropical Storm Ida. The announcement was made by Commissioner Director Ronald G. Rios and the Board of County Commissioners.