Edison council hears resident concerns over proposed Edison Woods Park upgrades, drainage and parking

Council members and residents on Thursday debated a proposed overhaul at Edison Woods Park that would add a pickleball court, a tennis court, a relocated basketball court and a walking path while keeping a recently approved dog park.

The discussion drew multiple residents, including Tom Serico of 32 Karen Place, who said he and neighbors were not consulted and warned the small park could be overwhelmed: “Nobody ever came to the residence and got our input on this… The overflow of traffic would be horrendous,” Serico said.

Why it matters: Council members said the project aims to increase park use but acknowledged that the current plan may create parking, noise and flooding impacts for adjacent houses if not adjusted.

Council Vice President, who reviewed the…