Edison NJ Buys Silver Lake Property, Ending Warehouse Battle
By Sarah Salvadore,, Patch Staff
EDISON, NJ – For the past three years, residents of Silver Lake in Edison have been locked in a battle with developers, to prevent the building of a warehouse in the neighborhood.
On Wednesday, the residents tasted victory as the Township purchased the land, taking ownership of the 11-acre property.
A title and deed signing ceremony was held on Wednesday with Mayor Sam Joshi, Councilmembers, and residents on Silver Lake in attendance.
“I am proud to announce there will be no warehouse built along Silver Lake because we have officially purchased the property. This neighborhood fight began because of a few residents who came together and stood firm against unnecessary development,” Joshi said.
“It was three years ago when we were putting lawn signs together and spreading awareness. The few activists turned into a town-wide fight against warehouses adjacent to residential neighborhoods and unnecessary development. Thank you to the Edison Council for supporting the funding of this site. This chapter is finally over.”
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