Edison, New Jersey

DOJ: Menlo Park, Paramus veterans homes violated civil rights with inadequate medical care

DOJ: Menlo Park, Paramus veterans homes violated civil rights with inadequate medical care

EDISON, N.J., Sept. 12 (ZFJ) — State-run veterans homes at Menlo Park and Paramus have failed to adequately respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and provide medical care to their residents, announced the Justice Department on Thursday, Sept. 7. The feds said that the conditions at the veterans homes, which provide long-term nursing care to veterans and their families and are under the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMAVA), violate the Fourteenth Amendment right to reasonable safety when in the state’s care.
Edison middle school teacher charged with possession of child pornography

Edison middle school teacher charged with possession of child pornography

EDISON, N.J., Aug. 30 (ZFJ) — Edison middle school teacher Julius Coaccioli, 55, was arrested and charged with third-degree possession of child pornography on Wednesday, Aug. 30, announced Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Woodbridge Police Department Director Robert Hubner. Coaccioli taught science at Woodrow Wilson Middle School at the time of his arrest. According to public payroll records, he has worked for the Edison Board of Education since September 1992.
Dr. Edward Aldarelli appointed Edison schools superintendent

Dr. Edward Aldarelli appointed Edison schools superintendent

EDISON, N.J., July 29 (ZFJ) — Dr. Edward Aldarelli was appointed superintendent of Edison Township Public Schools on Thursday, July 27. The Edison Board of Education voted unanimously for him after four hours of candidate interviewing at a special meeting. “Definitely, no doubt, absolutely yes,” said Board President Shannon Peng, topping off board member Mohin Patel’s “absolutely yes” and Jerry Shi’s “absolutely, absolutely yes.” Aldarelli was “overwhelmed” that the board chose him to lead the district, which has over 16,000 students.