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🌱 Patch AM: Edison Approves Flock Plate Readers, Drone For Police Amid Privacy Concerns

Also, don't miss Metuchen Public Library Children's Room Grand Re-Opening! on the Edison Patch calendar

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Hello Edison! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Edison expands police surveillance with new Flock cameras and drone
  • What new logistics company is expanding operations into Edison's warehouse corridor?
  • How will Edison's new Division Street parking lot change your commute?

Also on today's calendar: Metuchen Public Library Children's Room Grand Re-Opening! and 13 more events.

Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Windy; cooler with rain, with a high of 64 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Sunday: Rain, cool; windy in the a.m., temps: high: 62, low: 57.
  • Monday: Cool with rain and drizzle, with a high of 64 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Edison Approves Flock Plate Readers, Drone For Police Amid Privacy Concerns (patch.com) — Edison officials have approved a major expansion of Flock license plate readers and a new thermal-imaging drone for local police, funded through asset forfeiture rather than taxes. Supporters say the technology will help quickly track stolen cars, find missing people, and cut burglaries, while one councilman and civil liberties advocates raise sharp concerns about privacy, data retention, and growing surveillance in town.
   

2. Cushman & Wakefield arranges 41,179-SF industrial lease for The Packengers in Edison (binje.com) — A logistics company called The Packengers is moving into a 41,179-square-foot industrial space at 50 Distribution Boulevard in Edison, expanding from its former Long Island base. The newly renovated facility offers higher ceilings, multiple loading docks, and access to New Jersey's prime industrial corridor. This move should bring more economic activity and jobs directly into Edison's warehouse district.
   

3. Edison Council Adopts Ordinance to Purchase Property for More Parking Spots (tapinto.net) — Edison officials have approved buying a Division Street property near Thomas Jefferson Middle School to turn it into a public parking lot, funded by a $600,000 bond. The township plans to use eminent domain after failed negotiations with the current investor-owner. Leaders say the added parking should ease congestion around the school, Stelton Community Center, and Main Library for nearby residents and families.
   

4. New Jersey Legislature and local governments honour Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar for 45 years of peace-building and humanitarian work (statenews.net) — Edison Township joined the New Jersey Legislature and Franklin Township in formally honoring Indian spiritual leader Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar for 45 years of peace-building and humanitarian work. Mayor Samip Joshi issued a proclamation highlighting the Art of Living's contributions in disaster relief, education, and community development. The visit brought international attention to Edison's engagement with global peace and wellness efforts.
   

5. McKeever, Marx, Schnall power Summit to 20-0 home win over Edison (cjsportsradio.com) — Edison High's football team was shut out 20-0 on the road at Summit, dropping the Eagles to 1-4 but kicking off a stretch of three straight home games starting next week against East Brunswick. Summit's defense repeatedly stopped Edison drives, while Edison's own defense held up but got no offensive support. Local fans now look ahead to a crucial homestand in Edison.
   

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