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February 12, 2026
The Man Who Convinced Us to Say ‘No’ to Kings

SCOTCH PLAINS -- To Begin the World OverAgain:The Life ofThomas Paine will immerse you in the unforgettable story of the least recognized–and mosttrulyradical–FoundingFather.The film screening of Ian Ruskin’s one-man play will take place at the Scotch Plains PublicLibraryonSaturday,February21 at 2pm, and will be followed by a discussion led by Professor Jason Martinek of New Jersey City University.

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Cranford Discusses Pool Upgrades, Affordable Housing
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Cranford Discusses Pool Upgrades, Affordable Housing
By KATIE MOEN 
Thursday, February 19, 2026
CRANFORD – Revitalization efforts are expected to begin at the Orange Avenue Pool this Spring now that Cranford Township representatives have voted to...
Westfield BOE Divided On Potential Tax Increases
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Westfield BOE Divided On Potential Tax Increases
ByMADOLYNLAURINE 
Thursday, February 12, 2026
WESTFIELD – Residents could see their taxes increase by as much as $745 this year in connection with rising healthcare, staffing and insurance costs a...
Two Area High Schools Locked Down In Short Timeframe
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Two Area High Schools Locked Down In Short Timeframe
ByKATIEMOEN 
Thursday, February 12, 2026
AREA — Both Westfield High School and Arthur L. Johnson High School in Clark were placed on lockdowns for what turned out to be separate unsubstantiat...
Reader Takes Issue With Bail Criticism In Common Sense Editorial
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Reader Takes Issue With Bail Criticism In Common Sense Editorial
Reader Takes Issue With Bail Criticism In Common Sense Editorial
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Your February 4 “Common Sense” editorial began with a promising question: “What happened to reason, logic, and the rule of law?” But your criticism of...
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