Edison Township Directory for Residents
Edison Township is one of New Jersey's largest municipalities with over 100,000 residents in Middlesex County. This residents directory for Edison Township covers the public records held at the Municipal Building on Municipal Boulevard. Township Clerk Cheryl Russomanno oversees the clerk's office, which handles council records, elections, OPRA requests, and a wide range of licenses. Edison residents can use this directory to learn about vital records, property documents, and government files available from the township and Middlesex County.
Edison Township Quick Facts
Edison Township Municipal Clerk Residents Directory
In Edison Township, the Municipal Clerk holds one of the most important positions in local government. The clerk's office is the hub of municipal operations. It links governing officials with taxpayers. It connects the executive branch with the legislative body. The clerk is a key public relations figure in Edison government.
Core duties of the Edison clerk include acting as secretary to the municipal corporation. The clerk is custodian of the municipal seal and all minutes, books, deeds, bonds, and contracts. The clerk prepares meeting agendas, attends all council meetings, keeps a journal of proceedings, and retains original copies of all ordinances and resolutions.
The clerk is also the chief administrative official for all elections in Edison. This role includes preparing for both the Primary Election in June and the General Election in November. The Chief Registrar of Voters accepts voter registration applications and maintains voter rolls. The Edison residents directory includes all election records maintained by the clerk.
Other functions of the clerk's office cover notice of claims, municipal official lists, code book maintenance, disclosure statements, oaths, tax appeals, and stream encroachment permits. The office handles bingo, raffle, and liquor licenses. Multiple dwelling registrations, taxi services, and other permits are also processed here.
Note: The Edison Township Municipal Building is at 100 Municipal Boulevard, Edison, NJ 08817. The main phone is 732-248-7200.
Edison OPRA Requests Residents Directory
Edison Township adopted the new Model OPRA request form after Governor Murphy signed OPRA reform legislation in September 2024. The law brought new exemptions and processes for both requestors and records custodians. All government records in Edison are subject to public access under N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1 unless specifically exempt.
Submit your OPRA request to Edison by email at OPRA@EDISONNJ.ORG, by fax at 732-248-3738, or in person at the Clerk's Office. The clerk's direct number is 732-248-7350. Deputy Clerk Marlena McCray can be reached at 732-248-7351. The seven-day response clock starts when the records custodian receives the form.
Copy fees in Edison follow state rules. Letter-size pages cost five cents each. Legal-size pages are seven cents. CDs and DVDs are charged at actual cost. A 50% deposit may be required for requests over $25. Anonymous requests over $5 need a 100% deposit. You can submit requests without giving your name, but the custodian does not have to respond until you come back for the answer.
- Email requests to OPRA@EDISONNJ.ORG
- Fax requests to 732-248-3738
- Clerk's Office phone: 732-248-7350
- Response time: 7 business days
- Letter-size copies: $0.05 per page
Middlesex County Records for Edison Residents
The Middlesex County Clerk's Office is at 75 Bayard Street, 4th Floor, New Brunswick, NJ 08901. Nancy J. Pinkin serves as County Clerk. The county maintains land records for all Middlesex County towns, including Edison. Deeds, mortgages, and property documents are searchable through the county office.
Passport services are available at the county clerk's office. Edison residents can apply for new passports or renew existing ones there. Business name registrations and notary services are also handled at the county level. Vital records for Edison births, deaths, and marriages are maintained at both the state and county levels.
The New Jersey Department of Health at 877-622-7549 keeps vital records statewide. The state office at 140 East Front Street in Trenton has records going back many decades. The New Jersey State Archives hold historical documents for Middlesex County municipalities including Edison.
For Edison council minutes and agendas, municipal ordinances and resolutions, election records, contracts, and code books, contact the Edison Township Clerk's Office directly. These records form the core of the Edison residents directory at the local level. The clerk's office is the best starting point for any records search in Edison.
Edison Township is named after Thomas Edison, who had his famous laboratory in the area. The township's rich history means its records stretch back many decades. The clerk's office at 100 Municipal Boulevard is the best starting point for any Edison residents directory search. Staff can help with everything from council minutes to license applications to voter registration. The office is the hub of municipal operations and serves as the link between the public and elected officials. Deputy Clerk Marlena McCray at 732-248-7351 can also help with records requests and OPRA questions.
Note: The Edison Township clerk's office handles a high volume of phone calls daily from residents seeking records and information.
Middlesex County Residents Directory
Edison Township is part of Middlesex County, one of the most populated counties in New Jersey. The county clerk in New Brunswick handles land records, election files, and passport services for all 25 municipalities. For records that go beyond the Edison Township residents directory, the county office at 75 Bayard Street can help. Nancy J. Pinkin leads the county clerk's office with services for property searches and business registrations. Edison's Municipal Building at 100 Municipal Boulevard is the best starting point for local records. The clerk's office phone is 732-248-7350 and the main township number is 732-248-7200.