Teacher pensions and local property taxes are mutually exclusive       While teachers are employed locally, they are licensed by and are technically employees of the state of New Jersey. Teachers pay into the fund and the local board of education forwards that money every three months to the fund. The state is supposed to contribute a proportional amount into th... More ... Diwali, like Christmas, is a religious holiday       As I have come to expect anything from people, I was not surprised to see a Dec. 13 letter to the editor saying, “The Diwali programs in the Edison schools were not religious observances.” As Diwali is a Hindu festival, it is certainly a religious observance, just as Hanukkah and Christmas. W... More ... Lawmakers renege on property tax reform by Jan. 1       After a promising start by the state Legislature, I am disillusioned with recent developments in Trenton. The Legislature made some very forthcoming suggestions toward meaningful reform. This start has now been gutted by the very governor who encouraged the Legislature to be bold and forthcom... More ... Resident considers councilman’s integrity of high order       I was a bit taken back when I read the letter by Anthony Russomanno questioning Councilman Charles Tomaro’s integrity. Tomaro is one of the hardest-working elected officials I have known. Charlie has been in the forefront for years, working on behalf of Edison Township in acquiring ope... More ...