These are my comments to follow up on the story about orphan bridges, which appeared in your issue of November 2, 2023. That story pertained to the Central Avenue orphan bridge over the former Lehigh Valley Railroad. Another orphan bridge was the Tuttle Parkway bridge over the NJ Transit Raritan Val...

Why does it feel like as soon as NJ Transit announced a 15-percent rate hike, the trains literally came to a complete stop?Last week, riders were once again stranded all along the commuting corridor we call home — one of the busiest in the nation.NJ Transit is a mess. Trains rarely run on time, ther...

I was distressed to hear that the council is looking to create two new 4-way stop sign intersections in town.Since the 4-way stop was implemented recently on Clark & Dudley, it has changed that once safe intersection at the end of my block, into one so dangerous, that I now drive out of my way to av...

Westfield resident Kathy O’Gara, in a letter to The New York Times published June 11, bemoaned the high civilian death toll in Israel’s recent hostage rescue. Ms. O’Gara, noting that prior hostage deals secured the release of many more hostages without the accompanying death toll, arrived at the “lo...

AREA – The state’s police chiefs association is partnering with the New Jersey Utilities Association (NJUA) to urge New Jerseyans to be aware of criminals claiming to be utility workers to gain access to residences.Despite ongoing efforts to educate residents, police have seen a steady stream of vic...

Carlos Santos, a duly filed candidate for Chair of the Union County Regular Republican Organization, issued the following statement to current Chairman Glenn Mortimer Tuesday: Chairman, having asked this question privately on multiple occasions to both yourself, your legal representatives, and your ...

As we approach Father's Day, I know that for some in our community, this day brings a mix of emotions. There are those among us who feel the absence of fathers deeply on this day, experiencing a great sense of loss. I want to acknowledge this to ensure no one in Garwood feels alone in their grief. I...

A collaboration with the Westfield High School Journalism ProgramKyleigh’s Law Has the RightIntentions but the Wrong ImpactsWould you be willing to visibly advertise your age everywhere you travel? It is safe to assume that many people would say no, but for adolescent drivers in New Jersey, this is ...

If the 10thAnniversary of Garwood Rocks street fair is anything to go by, Garwood is clearly going to rock this summer! On June 2, residents and neighbors came out to enjoy the annual event held by the Greater Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce, with delicious food trucks, tons of vendors, a lively ...

Family Promise (FPUC), serving Union County for over 30 years, has significantly adapted since the 2020 pandemic to support families experiencing homelessness. In addition to diversion and prevention programs, FPUC is currently operating five emergency shelter apartments, providing basic accommodati...