Our organization is one of the invited participants during the 2001/2002 updating process of the Edison Township Master Plan. We are actively working with the Edison Open Space Advisory Committee to provide input and assist with the revisions and planning objectives. Along with the Township Officials, we have been meeting with the contracted professionals at Schoor Depalma, Inc. of Manalapan, NJ.

During these meetings, which started in July, 2001, the existing Master Plan was reviewed and a map of the current land uses in Edison were prepared and displayed. Afterwards, the goals and objectives were presented and discussed. Continuing through the present, the following elements of the proposed, comprehensive Master Plan were presented, analyzed, debated and planned for submission:

• Land Use
• Housing
• Community Facilities
• Utility Service Plan
• Circulation
• Recreation
• Conservation & Open Space
• Economic Plan
• Historic Preservation
• Recycling
• Storm Water Management

There will be public hearings for citizen review and comments. The Edison Planning Board will ultimately vote on the adoption of the Master Plan and the Edison Council will legislatively confirm it by Resolution. It then becomes the legal Zoning Ordinance and Land Use reference for the Township. It also reflects the"community vision" for making "Edison Township a unique and desirable place to both live and work".

For more information, contact Walter Stochel, Chairman OSAC, at 732-906-0529.