Today begins a new era for us in the ever-changing world of local print newspapers. We will now operate our newspapers (The Westfield Leader and Union County HAWK) under one banner of The Leader. We believe that this change will be of benefit to you because we’re doing something vastly different tha...

COUNTY — After several months of heated public conversation, the Union County Board of County Commissioners announced Thursday that it would not be selling its largelyvacated jail complex for use as either an immigration detention center or as any other type of privatized prison.“Given the troubling...

WESTFIELD — A two-story, 1920’s-era home on Shackamaxon Avenue is facing demolition following an informal review by the Westfield Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) that revealed no specific historical, cultural, architectural, aesthetic, or other significance that would make the property a good...

MOUNTAINSIDE — Those looking for an outdoor escape often turn to Watchung Reservation for hiking, biking, and fishing. But residents also have access to a unique Union County tradition: horseback riding. This year marks the 100 year anniversary of the Watchung Stable, which houses nearly 100 horses....

CLARK — A vacant former bank at the intersection of Westfield Avenue and Joseph Street will likely be added to a growing list of condemnable buildings along the downtown corridor.Last week, during a regular meeting of the Mayor and Council, Clark TownshipAdministrator James Ulrich explained that the...

FANWOOD – Borough officials are set to move forward with exterior renovations to the historic 150-yearold train station building on the north side of the train station.Earlier this month, the Borough received a $500,000 state grant to be used for the project, which Mayor Colleen Mahr, at last week’s...

GARWOOD - The Garwood Planning Board is recomending that the Borough’s signage ordinance be updated to reflect the changing needs of the community.Board members Kathleen Villaggio and Mary Ann Hay have been reviewing the Borough’s existing ordinance for several months in hopes of drafting a new seri...

CRANFORD — Cranford School District Superintendent Dr. Scott Rubin named Craig Lewis as the new Assistant Principal at Cranford High School, announcing the appointment during the Board of Education meeting Monday. Mr. Lewis was previously named Dean of Students at Franklin High School in 2023. Dr. R...

FANWOOD -- A Fanwood woman tragically lost her life early Friday morning after a fire broke out her in her Kempshall Terrace home. A neighbor who attempted to rescue her from the fire is being treated for serious burns. According to official reports, the Fanwood and Scotch Plains Fire Departments wa...

SCOTCH PLAINS — The planning board on Monday gave its backing to a study finding that a piece of property on Plainfield Avenue should be designated as an Area in Need of Redevelopment, a step forward in the township’s efforts to build a new first responders headquarters with minimal, if any, encroac...