SCOTH PLAINS/WESTFIELD – A Superior Court judge last week dismissed a lawsuit filed by several Scotch Plains residents seeking to block the installation of a cell tower near their homes adjacent to the Westfield Conservation Center. The June 12 ruling means that AT&T can move forward with installing...

CRANFORD — Cranford Township has levied an official complaint against its former Chief of Police, Ryan Greco, for allegedly refusing to turn over a personal flash drive containing 10 years worth of township “criminal records, police internal affairs files, personnel” and other privileged information...

CLARK — A beloved Rahway teacher and longtime member of the Clark Board of Education (BOE) passed away last week to the great dismay of his friends, family, colleagues and peers. Thomas Lewis, a 20-year-member and the current Vice-President of the Clark BOE, is remembered by those who knew him well ...

SCOTCH PLAINS — A group of residents spoke to the township council on Tuesday about the severe flooding that occurred on their streets during the July 14 storm and pleaded with municipal officials to start taking serious action to prevent similar occurrences in the future.For the better part of an h...

CRANFORD — Residents of a flood-prone Cranford neighborhood approached the Township Committee on Tuesday to demand solutions to a long-standing floodwater mitigation problem that has led to recurrent property damage and emotional distress.“I think it’s important that you hear our stories and underst...

WESTFIELD – The Westfield Historical Society is proud to announce that William McLaren Bristol has been selected for induction into the prestigious Westfield Hall of Fame. This honor recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the community and beyond.William McLaren Bristol wa...

SUMMIT – On Tuesday, August 26, at 9:30 a.m., The Summit Area Old Guard will welcome Life Coach Kelly Falcone, whose clients face career reinventions, health transformations, and new stages of life. Ms. Falcone will share some themes she has observed in both her work and research and discuss how shi...

WESTFIELD – The Westfield Service League Thrift and Consignment Shops will re-open on Thursday, September 4, and are ready to serve you! After our summer break, we’re ready to welcome our shoppers and consignors with fresh inventory, familiar faces and the same mission that makes every purchase more...

CRANFORD – UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ Board of Trustees Chairman Victor M. Richel will receive the Association of Community CollegeTrustees (ACCT) 2025 Northeast RegionalAward for Trustee Leadership at the 56th Annual ACCT Leadership Congress in New Orleans. By receiving the Northeast Re...

SCOTCH PLAINS – The Recreation Commission will apply for a County matching grant that will be used for smaller-scale upgrades to the Township parks. Some possible projects, according to Recreation Director Julie Buonaguro, include new pavilions, picnic tables, covered dugouts and newer bleachers. Sh...