Edison NJ Community Profile

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con t e n t s 4 Mayor's Welcome | 6 Welcome to Edison, New Jersey | 7 Important Numbers | 9 Demographics & Community Information | 10 Strategic Business & Industrial Parks | 12 Location & Transportation | 14 Life in Edison - Homes | 16 Shopping, Dining & Lodging | 18 Education | 20 Health Care | 23 Advertiser Index | 27 Chamber’s Welcome |

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The Edison Chamber of Commerce is proud to be the voice of business in Edison township, the fifth largest municipality in New Jersey. We also think it is the best community for families to raise and educate their children, for retail and hospitality businesses to thrive, and for major manufacturers, developers and shipping companies to locate and grow.

We believe Edison is, in short, the best place to live, work and run a business in the state of New Jersey.

Here in Edison we’re a short drive or train ride from both New York City and Philadelphia, at the nexus of six major state and national highways, just a few miles from Elizabeth Port, and right in the middle of the most skilled, educated and talented workforce in the world.

The Chamber is here to help your business succeed in Edison, or to relocate here, and is eager to hear from you. You can visit our newly opened offices on the Amboy Avenue downtown business district, learn more about the community

on our website, or give us a call at (732) 738-9482. Our staff is ready to provide whatever assistance our members and new businesses need to grow in the new century.

Welcome to Edison,

Nathan Rudy President, Edison Chamber of Commerce

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m ayor ’s w elcome letter dison Township is dedicated to supporting our business community and to promoting sensible growth throughout our community. My Administration is working diligently to attract new businesses, both large and small, into town and to sustain our existing ones.

The Township and the Chamber of Commerce are now hosting networking breakfasts on the first Tuesday of each month in the Edison Council Chamber to give business leaders an opportunity to interact with municipal officials and department heads. Please join us.

To meet our larger goals, I am proud to say Edison has taken several significant steps to enhance our local economy over the past year.

Edison recently agreed to plan-modifications that will kick-start redevelopment of the 98-acre former Ford Assembly plant on Route 1. In the coming months, we expect Hartz Mountain to move forward with its Edison Towne Square project.

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Edison also cleared the way for the Pennsylvaniabased Seagis Property Group to turn the former Frigidaire property at Vineyard Road and Route 27 into an ultra-modern, million-square-foot warehouse.

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To encourage small business growth, Edison recently made changes to the Amboy Avenue Revitalization Zone – between Barton Street and Pierson Avenue – to allow ground-floor restaurants and other eateries including ones that offer live entertainment and bistro-style sidewalk service.

My Administration is committed to collaborating with business and always looking for new and better ways to assist our business community. The Chamber and its members are an invaluable resource and we welcome any opportunities to meet those economic goals.

These zoning modifications also allow the height of new commercial buildings on Amboy Avenue to be three-stories, creating more affordable rental space on upper floors. In turn, this should increase pedestrian traffic and help to support Amboy Avenue businesses.

Recently, the Edison created a new “flexible business zone” along the south side of Woodbridge Avenue. This gives select property owners the ability to quickly convert their existing buildings to accommodate commercial, retail, professional office, warehouse or light industrial uses.

Additionally, Edison hired a professional planning firm last year to analyze and identify the most promising locations to target redevelopment projects. We expect to see preliminary results in the coming months.

Respectfully,

Mayor Thomas Lankey

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dison, New Jersey, has been ripe with technological progress and innovation since its early days. Despite a rich history in Central New Jersey, settled in the late 1600s, Edison is a community committed to the present day and future. Today, Edison is recognized among the leading communities in New Jersey and continues to earn high marks as an enviable place to live, raise a family and conduct business.

It is said Edison chose Menlo Park for his “invention factory” because it was the highest point along the Pennsylvania Railroad between New York and Philadelphia. While in Menlo Park, Edison invented items that led to more than 400 patents, including the phonograph, the electric railway and the incandescent bulb. Today, residents and visitors enjoy the Menlo Park Museum and the Edison Memorial Tower, a commemorative piece to honor Edison’s years at Menlo Park.

Present day Edison offers both residents and businesses an unmatched quality of life led by features such as top-performing schools, safe neighborhoods, beautifully kept recreational spaces and outstanding business centers catering to a diverse array of industries.

The regular museum hours are: Thursdays – Saturdays 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM 37 Christie St., Edison, NJ (732) 549-3299

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Edison was originally known as Raritan Township when it was established more than three centuries ago. It has been touched by the Revolutionary War, serving as a home base for the Continental Army and even seeing action as a battleground. The Kilmer US Army Base was the staging area for troops heading to Europe in WWII and the Korean War. But what Edison may best be known for is the home to Thomas Alva Edison’s worldchanging laboratories at Menlo Park.

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The community has earned accolades from leading publications such as Money Magazine and Forbes for its unsurpassed lifestyle. Edison has been named the second most livable city in New Jersey and the fourth-safest place to live in the country, among other notable commendations.

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Government, academic and business leaders continue to work hard to ensure a strong and viable future for Edison.

Continued efforts for new economic development and redevelopment of Edison’s more venerable areas are at the forefront of township priorities. Whether it’s for residential living or establishing new business operations, it is an ideal time to choose Edison as your new home.

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PLAYS IN THE PARK All Summer Performances Begin at 8:30 p.m.

Adults - $7.00, Senior Citizens - $5.00, Children 12 and Under Free

Our shows play every night of the week at 8:30, except for Sunday One Pine Drive Edison, NJ Photo credit Office of Middlesex County

important n umb e rs MEDIA Star Ledger (www.starledger.com) .......................................(888) 782-7533 Home News Tribune (www.mycentraljersey.com) ...............(732) 246-5500 Sentinel (www.gmnews.com) ...............................................(732) 358-5200 Criterion News .......................................................................(732) 548-8300 TAP into Edison (www.tapinto.net) News 12 New Jersey (www.news12.com).............................(732) 346-3200 Cablevision of Raritan (www.cablevision.com)....................(732) 885-3880 WCTC/AM (1450) & WMGQ/FM (Stereo 98.3) (www.greatermedianj.com)............................(732) 249-2600 WKXW/FM (101.5 Radio) (www.1015.com)..........................(800) 283-1015

HOSPITAL CITY OF EDISON, NJ Municipal Building (www.edisonnj.org) ..............................(732) 287-0900 100 Municipal Blvd., Edison 08817 Business Administrator .........................................................(732) 248-7298 Acting Township Clerk...........................................................(732) 248-7350 Permit & Inspection Processing .............................................(732) 248-7350 Director of Planning & Engineering .................................... (732) 248-7248 Fire Department ....................................................................(732) 248-7500 Health Department ...............................................................(732) 248-7476 Mayor’s Office .......................................................................(732) 248-7298

JFK Medical Center (www.jfkmc.org) ...................................(732) 321-7000

TRANSPORTATION BUS Greyhound Bus Lines .............................................................(214) 849-8966 Suburban Transit Corp...........................................................(732) 238-7935 TCT Transit ..............................................................................(973) 275-5555 Suburban Coach.................................................................... (732) 249-1100 NJ Transit Bus lines (www.njtransit.com) .............................(973) 275-5555

Planning Board Secretary .....................................................(732) 248-7249

Middlesex County Area Transit (co.middlesex.nj.us/transportation) ......................................(732) 745-3201

Police Department ................................................................(732) 248-7400

Keep Middlesex Moving (www.kmm.org) ...........................(732) 745-4465

Property Tax ..........................................................................(732) 248-7228 Public Works Department ....................................................(732) 248-7288

TRAIN

Recreation Department ........................................................(732) 248-7265

New Jersey Transit (www.njtransit.com) ..(973) 275-5555 • (800) 772-2287

Seniors Medical/Disabled Transit .........................................(732) 248-7345

Amtrak (www.amtrak.com) ..................................................(800) 872-7245

Sewer .....................................................................................(732) 248-7388 Tax Collector...........................................................................(732) 248-7228

AIRPORT Newark Liberty International Airport .................................(973) 961-6000 PORT Port Newark-Elizabeth Marine Terminal..............................(973) 465-0210

UTILITIES GAS/ELECTRIC Elizabethtown Gas Company ................................................(800) 242-5830 Public Service Gas Company (www.pseg.com) ....................(800) 436-7734 Public Service Electric Company (www.pseg.com) ..............(800) 436-7734 TELEPHONE Verizon (www.verizon.com)..................................................(800) 837-4966 Sprint (www.sprint.com) .......................................................(888) 211-4727 WATER American Water: www.amwater.com/njaw .........................(800) 272-1325 Middlesex Water Company: www.middlesexwater.com .... (732) 634-1500

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Tax Assessor ............................................................................(732) 248-7211

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demo g r aph ic s & communit y infor m ation POPULATION

Zip Codes

Population in 2015: 101,301

08817, 08818, 08820, 08837, 08899

Males: 49,520 Females: 51,781

HOUSING

Population Est. for 2020: 103,612

Estimated Median House or Condo Value

Median Resident Age: 39.7 years

Edison: $376,500

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census

New Jersey: $372,300 Average Household Size: 2.81 people

Races in Edison

2015 Total Housing Units: 35,380 3.2% 2.7%

0.2%

2015 Owner Occupied Housing Units: 60.7% 2015 Renter Occupied Housing Units: 34.8% 2015 Vacant Housing Units: 4.5%)

7.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010/2015 Census

9.4% Mean Prices (2010/2015): 46.1% $420,976

40.0%

$469,333

LOCATION

White (40.0%) Black or African American (7.5%) American Indian & Alaska Native (0.2%)

$312,711

Area: 30.64 square miles, totaling 9.6 percent of Middlesex County

$435,991

Elevation: 39 feet

$371,906

Latitude: 40.54 N; Longitude: 74.39 W $321,519

Asian (46.1%) Hispanic or Latino (9.4%) Other (2.7%)

Annual precipitation: Approx. 50 inches

Two or More Races (3.2%)

Average annual snowfall: Approx. 29 inches

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census

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Climate

Average Humidity: 73%

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Average Wind Speed (MPH): 13 MPH All Housing Units: $420,976

Income Average Temperature

Detached Houses: $469,333

Estimated Median Household Income (2015): $84,774

30˚ (F) in Wintertime 75˚ (F) in Summertime

Townhouses or Other Attached Units: $312,711

Estimated Median Family Income (2010): $100,008

Extreme High: June 101˚ and July 104˚

2 Unit Structures: $435,991

Average Temp: 51˚

3 to 4 Unit Structures: $371,906

Extreme Low: Jan. & Feb. -2˚ and Dec. -1˚

5 or More Unit Structures: $231,519

Estimated Per Capita Income (2015): $40,061 Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2006-2010 American Community Survey

Mobile Homes: $46,774

Median Gross Rent (2010): $1,287

5.8%

Education

Percentage of Residents Living in Poverty (2010): 8.1%

6.3% For population 25 years of age and over in Edison 30.3%

High School Graduate: 18.7% Associate Degree : 5.8%

18.7%

Median Real Estate Property Taxes Paid for Housing Units with No Mortgages (2010): $877 (28.2%)

Bachelors Degree : 30.3% Graduate or Professional Degree: 23.5% Unemployed: 6.3%

Median Real Estate Property Taxes Paid for Housing Units with Mortgages (2010): $2,331 (71.8%)

23.5%

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TRANSPORTATION Airports • Newark Liberty International Airport (25 minutes north) • Linden Airport (15 minutes north)

• Other Production Occupations, including Supervisors • Other Sales and Related Workers, including Supervisors • Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary and Middle School Teachers

HEALTH CARE Hospital • JFK Medical Center

LODGING

• Registered Nurses Bus • Greyhound Bus Lines

• More than 15 hotels and motels

GOVERNMENT

• Suburban Transit Corp.

SHOPPING

• TCT Transit

Congressional District

• Suburban Coach

• 6th & 7th

• Edison Light Transit Train • Amtrak

• Menlo Park Mall • Edison Towne Centre

Government & Legislative District • Mayor Thomas Lankey and seven Council Members

LIBRARIES

• 6th District Congressman Frank Pallone (D)

New Jersey Transit

• 7th District Congressman Leonard Lance (R)

• Edison Station (Plainfield & Central Aves)

• Senator Bob Menendez (D)

• Bus Routes: 62, 801-805, 810, 813, 814, 819

• Senator Cory Booker (D)

• Commuter Rail: Northeast Corridor Line

PARKS & RECREATION Parkland

18th District of the New Jersey Legislature

Middlesex County Area Transit

• Senator Peter J. Barnes III (D, Edison)

Port

• Assemblyman Patrick J. Diegnan (D, South Plainfield)

• Port Newark-Elizabeth Marine Terminal

• Assemblywoman Nancy Pinkin (D, East Brunswick)

BUSINESS

• 12 industrial and business parks

• 1,350 acres of parkland (8.2 percent of Middlesex County) • Two large county parks • More than 20 neighborhood parks and facilities Facilities

Governor of New Jersey

• Dorothy K. Drwal Stelton Community Center

• Chris Christie (R)

• Minnie B. Veal Community Center • Senior Citizen Center

• 4,000 businesses • 10 hotels & conference centers

• Three municipal libraries

• YMCA

MEDIA

• Jewish Community Center Newspapers

• Great Dismal Swamp nature trails

Most Common Industries

• Star Ledger (Daily)

• Accommodation and Food Services

• Home News Tribune (Daily)

• Finance and Insurance

• Sentinel (Weekly)

• Broadcasting and Telecommunications

• Criterion News (Weekly)

Gas/Electric

• Healthcare

• TAP into Edison (Online Daily)

• Elizabethtown Gas Company

• Chemicals • Professional Scientific and • Construction • Technical Service

Most Common Occupations

• Public Service Gas Company Television & Radio

• Public Service Electric Company

• News 12 New Jersey • Cablevision of Raritan

Telephone

• Edison TV

• Verizon

• WCTC/AM (1450) & WMGQ/FM (98.3 FM)

• Sprint

• WKXW/FM (101.5 FM)

Water

• Business Operates Specialists • Computer Specialists • Driver/Sales Workers and Truck Drivers • Material Recording, Scheduling, Dispatching and Distributing Workers • Other Management Occupations, except Farmers and Farm Managers

• American Water

RELIGION

• Edison Water Company (NJAWC) • Middlesex Water Company

Houses of Worship • More than 35 houses of worship

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• Education Services

UTILITIES

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usiness development has never been better in Edison Township, where retail, office, warehouse, e-commerce, light manufacturing, and technology industries continue to make Edison Township their business address of choice. The partnership between the Edison Chamber of Commerce, major developers and businesses, and the Township leadership is committed to continuing and expanding Edison’s economic vitality.

Notably, the Township is home to Raritan Center Business Park, one of the most widely utilized business parks in New Jersey. Raritan Center contains 15 million square feet of office, flex, and warehouse/distribution space. It is comprised of hundreds of companies – from high-end restaurants to Fortune 500 importers, and market leaders from every business sector. Raritan Center is conveniently located at the crossroads of the New Jersey Turnpike, Garden State Parkway, Interstate 287, Routes 1 & 9, and Route 440.

Additionally, it offers numerous amenities and freight rail service – a great advantage for businesses of all kinds.

Raritan Center recently celebrated its 50th anniversary and in 2014 won the Building Owners and Managers Association’s TOBY AWARD (The Outstanding Building of the Year) in the

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Industrial Office Complex sector for all three divisions – New Jersey, Mid-Atlantic, and International. Buildings owned by Federal Business Centers are designated a U.S. Foreign Trade Zone, meaning companies that import goods or raw materials can (a) defer import tariffs on the goods until such time as finished products are sold within the United States, and (b) avoid import tariffs altogether on finished goods that are reexported to countries outside of the United States.

The New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center, located on Sunfield Road in Edison, provides more than 155,000 square feet of exhibit space ideal for a wide variety of events.

Acknowledged as the state’s largest convention venue, the center is great for both public and private events, including trade shows, conventions and banquets.

Also located within Edison Township is the 8.7 million square feet Heller Industrial Park. Nestled along the bustling northeast corridor and minutes from the New Jersey Turnpike, Heller Industrial Park is one of the largest privately held providers of distribution space in the United States. Heller Industrial Park is a fully certified U.S. Foreign Trade Zone, offering unmatched tax savings.

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dison Township sits at the Crossroads of New Jersey, which is a huge draw for the community. Nestled on the eastern side of the Raritan Valley, Edison is a mere 35 miles from the heart of New York City and just 60 miles from Philadelphia. This central location allows businesses access to major markets, top talent, and an unmatched transportation infrastructure.

Edison’s is crisscrossed by a number of major highways, including the New Jersey Turnpike, the Garden State Parkway, Interstate 287, and State Highways 1 and 27 – among other convenient highways and local thoroughfares. These significant roadways afford easy access to surrounding marketplaces and additional forms of transit.

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It is easy to travel by rail with both the Edison Train Station and the Metropark Train Station in Woodbridge offering service on the NJ Transit Northeast Corridor Line.

Furthermore, Edison is only 20 miles to the Port Newark/Elizabeth, which is the largest port on the East Coast.

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life in e dis on

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homes

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he unique lifestyle of Edison continues to draw in residents and prospective business owners. Not only does its location between two major cities and the largest port on the East Coast create a highly accessible location, its safe neighborhoods, excellent schools, beautiful parks, culture and quality housing create an enviable environment for families and retirees alike.

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Edison boasts a top educational system that includes 17 public schools, numerous private schools and outstanding higher learning facilities. Its park and recreation options are just as notable, with access to a more than 50 golf courses and 20-plus park sites. The 217acre Roosevelt Park is a great place to catch entertainment at the open-air theater, while the Dismal Swamp -- a National Wild Bird Refuge -- is a perfect locale for any nature lover. The Thomas Edison Center at Menlo Park, Plays in the Park, the Edison Arts Society and community events such as Annual Family Day continue to enrich the cultural side of town.

High quality home options in one-of-a-kind neighborhoods add to the overall appeal of Edison. The township offers housing to all income levels, from modern apartment complexes and condominiums to custom single-family homes to historic

neighborhoods. The area also provides two senior living communities to accommodate those in their golden years.

New residential development continues throughout Edison to meet the housing needs of a growing population.

The area is well-served by a number of knowledgeable Realtors and developers ready to work with new or potential residents. Visit the Edison Chamber of Commerce’s website at EdisonChamber.com for a list of preferred vendors.

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dison’s economy is driven by a diverse assortment of retail and hospitality businesses.

From the small shops to the big box chains; the diners to the fresh farmers’ market; and the familyowned motel to amenity-rich resort hotels, Edison has it all, and then some. The area continues to develop new retail, dining and lodging spaces, while also redeveloping longstanding properties to better serve today's consumer.

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Edison Township features more than 15 neighborhood shopping centers jam-packed with stores and eateries to please all interests and tastes. Notable locations include Wick Plaza on Route 1, Inman Grove Shopping Center on Inman and Grove avenues, Tano Mall on Amboy Avenue and Oak Tree Road Center on Oak Tree Road. The latter features a unique mix of small, independent businesses and restaurants, and also caters to the area’s growing Asian Indian population.

Historic Amboy Avenue is a quaint part of town, featuring the local farmers’ market, a locally-owned coffee shop and familyrun hair salons and restaurants. Shoppers and diners alike also revel in Menlo Park Mall, an all-weather center with more than 120 specialty shops and well-known department stores.

As for the dining options, national chains provide excellent menus and dozens of independently owned restaurants serve cuisine to meet any taste. Clean and comfortable lodging facilities are also readily available for the leisure visitor or the traveling business person. Thousands of rooms are available at more than 15 hotels and motels in town. Many of these properties also feature conference rooms, convention coordination and catering ideal for any business meeting.

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Developers continue to build new mixed-use centers designed for the modern business, including the most recent addition to the retail landscape at Hartz Mountain Industries’ 400,000-square-foot Edison Towne Square on Route 1, anchored by Sam’s Club. Ultimate plans for this area includes a 150-room hotel, a movie theater, several restaurants, office space, a bank and a gas station.

For a list of preferred retailers, restaurants and lodging facilities, visit the Edison Chamber of Commerce’s online directory at www.EdisonChamber.com.

THE COFFEE HOUSE 931 Amboy ave Clara Barton section Edison

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edu c ation ince the earliest days of Clara Barton’s school on Amboy Avenue and Thomas Edison’s laboratory, Edison has always been known for its outstanding educational opportunities.

The fifth largest district in the New Jersey with more than 15,000 students, Edison public educational system contains two high schools, four middle schools, 11 elementary schools and two pre-schools. In September 2014, New Jersey Monthly Magazine ranked JP Stevens High School as 30th and Edison High School as 135th out of 335 high schools within the state. The rankings are based on school achievement which is determined by the Advanced Placement courses offered and taken.

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The District boasts 19 AP courses at both schools with over 900 students taking a total of 1700 exams. Student performance is also high-ranking including 93.8% of the District’s students scoring 3 or more on the AP Exams, SAT scores exceeding State average and graduation rates well above the state average. JP Stevens and Edison High School are both accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. Each year graduates from both of Edison’s high schools get accepted into the nation’s top colleges and universities.

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Students in Edison’s public schools are exposed to 21st Century learning as all are prepared to be college and career ready. The District’s commitment to technology includes all classrooms in grades Pre-K through 8 utilizing interactive Promethean Boards, and high school classrooms outfitted with Smart Boards, Promethean Boards or Proximas.

The media centers in all District schools have been redesigned and upgraded to include the latest computers and e-readers.

In September 2014, the District began its one-to-one initiative, with students in grades 3 through 5 receiving Chromebooks as the first step towards bringing content to students in a digital format rather than traditional print. Students in grades 6 through 8 will received Chromebooks in September 2015.

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Edison also has many high quality private schools that draw students to the community, including the Wardlaw-Hartridge School, St. Joseph’s High School, Bishop George Ahr High School and Rabbi Jacob Joseph Yeshiva.

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Edison is also home to Middlesex County College (MCC) which currently enrolls more than 12,000 students in a variety of majors. The college is situated on 200 acres and offers a comprehensive curriculum designed for one of the most diverse student bodies in the country. Daytime and evening classes offer students the opportunity to pursue vocational fields such as computer maintenance, hotel management or practical nursing or use their MCC coursework to build a strong foundation as they continue their higher education in four year schools after graduation with majors in business, education, performing arts among others.

Rutgers University is a 10 minute drive from Edison.

Residents also have the opportunity to gain vocational or technical training at Lincoln Tech, Middlesex County Vocational & Technical School and DeVry University.

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Edison is proud of its public library system with a main library on Plainfield Avenue and two branches, one on Grove Avenue and the other in the Clara Barton area on Hoover Avenue. The Library also has a Bookmobile that visits pre-schools, senior centers and social clubs on a published schedule throughout the year.

h e alt h c are JFK MEDICAL CENTER Located in Edison, JFK Medical Center is a 498-bed nonprofit, acute-care hospital serving Middlesex, Union and Somerset counties. With more than 900 affiliated physicians, JFK offers a complete array of services, including general and specialized surgery, cardiac care, adult and pediatric emergency medicine, maternity and pediatric care programs.

JFK is the Future of Emergency Medicine with a brand new, 54,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art Emergency Pavilion – one of the largest in New Jersey. When fully completed, the Emergency Department (ED) will be one of the largest in the state with 50 adult private specifically constructed for privacy,

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romoting health and wellness among residents and area employers is important to Edison Township. The healthcare industry – including independent physicians, group practices and local hospitals – is vital to the economic stability of our community, remaining a stable force through recent economic downturns. The industry has faired well, retaining and many times growing employment numbers. As for the overall local economy, access to high quality healthcare resources results in healthy, productive employees, which help contain healthcare costs and offers more efficiency in the workplace.

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safety and fast access to a team of emergency trained specialists. The recently opened Pediatric Emergency Department provides 14 private beds and a spacious and efficient Patient Arrival Center.

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JFK has a proud tradition of clinical distinction in numerous medical and surgical specialties, meeting the needs of the community through two world-class institutes under one roof – The JFK Neuroscience Institute and the JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute.

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The JFK Neuroscience Institute is New Jersey’s leader in diagnosis and treatment of brain and spinal disorders, offering extensive clinical care programs, research, and education in neurology and neurosurgery. JFK is rated #1 in the state and in the Top 100 in the country for stroke care by Healthgrades.

The JFK Rehabilitation Institute is New Jersey’s leader and #17 of all hospitals in the country for comprehensive rehabilitation care, offering the most advanced programs and services to individuals disabled by disease or injury.

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Edison is proud of our JFK Medical Center. It provides a continuum of care from inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation centers, nursing, assisted living and adult day centers. Edison has the advantage of many other medical and healthcare facilities, including the New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home.

The JFK Neuroscience Institute is New Jersey’s leader in diagnosis and treatment of brain and spinal disorders, offering extensive clinical care programs, research, and education in neurology and neurosurgery. JFK is rated #1 in the state and in the Top 100 in the country for stroke care by Healthgrades. The JFK Rehabilitation Institute is New Jersey’s leader and #17 of all hospitals in the country for comprehensive rehabilitation care, offering the most advanced programs and services to individuals disabled by disease or injury.

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Centenary College ............................................................. 21

Raritan Bay Medical Center ................................................ 28

Diamond Realty Associates inc. .......................................... 17

Raritan Center Business Park .............................................. 17

Frey Sen Studio of Photography.......................................... 11

Reydel Volkswagon ............................................................ 15

JFK Medical Center............................................................... 2

Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Rahway ............. 25

Malecki Financial Group - Stan J. Malecki ............................. 5

The Santamaria Eye Center ................................................ 24

Medicenter of Edison ......................................................... 26

Skylark Fine Diner & Lounge ............................................... 19

Metuchen Taxi.................................................................... 15

TD Bank ............................................................................... 3

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Thomas Edison Electric Train visiting hours and contact info to come

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