FANWOOD-SCOTCHPLAINS- During National Mental Health Awareness Month(NMHAM) this May, the Fanwood–Scotch Plains Rotary invites local businesses and residents to participate in “Paint the Town Green,” a Cross-Town initiative that uses green to promote mental health awareness.Last year, more than 35 lo...

WESTFIELD -- First Congregational Church of Westfield’sBoard of Ministries presents the annual Marc Wesley Hardy Human RightsAward to young adults between the ages of 16-22, living in Westfield or the greater Union County area, who have distinguished themselves in the area of human rights. The award...

WESTFIELD – The Westfield College Men’s Club (CMC) and the Westfield College Women’s Club (CWC) are pleased to announce that they jointly funded Westfield High School’s DECAteam to attend DECA’s 2026 National Competition held in Atlanta, Georgia from April 25-29. Each Westfield college club provided...

Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School - 3rd Marking Period Grade 12 High Honor Roll Alexander Abrams, Julie Abrams, Ava Accardi, Aarav Akarte, Paul Allen, Chloe Altman, Sebastian Angeles, Logan Bermingham, Julian Bhatia, Justin Bogdan, Riley Boozer, John Buckley, Madelyn Byrne, Sebastian Ceraulo, Samant...

WESTFIELD – On Saturday, April 25, William J. Shepherd (Bill) celebrated his 100th birthday, with family and friends, at Echo Lake Country Club. Mr. Shepherd attributes his longevity and success to his time in the U.S. Army and the unwavering love and support from his wife, of seventy two years, Ann...

WESTFIELD -- This spring, history comes to life in the heart of Westfield asATour of Notable Homes returns for its 39th year, offering a unique window into the town’s architectural evolution. Presented in collaboration between the Westfield Historic Preservation Commission and the Friends of the New...

HACKETTSTOWN, NJ -- Seven Centenary University students have been awarded scholarships to support research excellence through Schering-Plough and the Independent Colleges and Universities of New Jersey (ICUNJ), an organization representing the state’s 13 nonprofit, private institutions of higher edu...

ATLANTA, GA-- Garrett Halstein of Westfield, has earned a Master of Science in Computer Science and Alexa Fazio of Fanwood, has earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with Highest Honors from the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta.Halstein and Fazio were among approximately 7,200 u...

EDISON -- Members of the Upper School Concert Choir at The Wardlaw+Hartridge School in Edison performed God Bless America at TD Bank Ballpark in Bridgewater prior to the Somerset Patriots game against the Reading Fightin Phils on Saturday, April 18. Sharon Byrne, Performing Arts Department Chair, co...

CLARK -- The Clark Board of Education held its annual “Showcase of Success” on April 14h. At this meeting, the Governor’s Educators of the Year were recognized as well as the retirement of Valley Road Elementary School Principal Joe Beltramba, and the Carl H. Kumpf Middle School Science Olympiad tea...