Edison Township Council on Sept. 8 received an update on the municipal animal shelter and discussed recent changes at local athletic facilities.

The council reported recent adoptions and shelter inventory. “We had 41 felines adopted, 5 canines... Currently shelter, 12 canines and 45 felines,” the council president said, and highlighted the adoption of “Trapper,” a long-term pit bull. Council members discussed planned improvements to the shelter: creation of a welcoming center, dedicated quarantine and intake spaces, and interior updates to improve operations.

On parks and sports facilities, a council member asked about bleacher placement at the Edison Jets football field. A staff member confirmed a change order moved the original home-side bleachers to the visiting-field side. The council also discussed the sports complex total cost; during the meeting the president provided a figure of $11,600,000 for the complex including change orders, and staff said they would provide a full accounting of change orders and final cost figures.

Why it matters: Shelter improvements are intended to provide better intake and quarantine separation and to improve the experience for staff and the public. Sports-facility costs and change orders affect capital budgeting and are the subject of council follow-up requests.

Next steps: Staff said they will provide the council with the final sports-complex cost including change orders and continue work on the animal-shelter project details and timelines.