Zoning Board Meeting of September 22, 2026

The Edison Township Zoning Board of Adjustment held a regular meeting on September 22, 2026, addressing several zoning variance applications and a significant site plan approval for Middlesex Water Company. Key procurement-related discussions included Middlesex Water's proposal to construct a new 5-million-gallon water storage tank and pump station on a 27-acre site at 200 Tingley Lane, replacing a facility destroyed during Hurricane Sandy. The project required multiple variances, including use, height (65 feet proposed vs. 44 feet permitted), and parking space reductions. Extensive testimony from Middlesex Water representatives, engineers, planners, and acoustical experts detailed the site selection process, regulatory compliance, environmental considerations, noise mitigation, and infrastructure benefits. Public comments raised concerns about environmental impact, noise, property values, and adequacy of site studies. The board agreed to carry the Middlesex Water application to the October 20, 2026 meeting for further review. Additionally, the board approved a variance application for a residential addition at 3 Cottonwood Circle and carried another residential variance case to a future meeting. The meeting included motions to approve and carry cases, with detailed discussions on zoning compliance, neighborhood impact, and master plan consistency.