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Twp. Proposes Reduction To Aff. Housing Obligation
By FRED T. ROSSI 
Thursday, January 23, 2025
SCOTCH PLAINS — Among the resolutions approved by the township council at its Tuesday evening meeting was one formally committing the municipality to meet the latest round of affordable-housing obligations — with the number significantly lower than originally put forward.Last October, the state Depa...
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Fanwood Mayor Hopeful Housing Numbers Can Be Reduced
By FRED T. ROSSI 
Thursday, January 23, 2025
FANWOOD — Mayor Colleen Mahr expressed hope this week that the borough’s affordable-housing obligations for the next decade will ultimately be reduced.Last October, the state department of community affairs released new affordable-housing goals for the next decade for each municipality in the state,...
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Council Talks Stormwater, Parking Fees, Tree Removals
By SERENA BROWN 
Thursday, January 23, 2025
MOUNTAINSIDE — The Mountainside Borough Council introduced three new ordinances during its first regular meeting of the year on Tuesday. The first, which will amend an existing policy and bring the borough into further compliance with state-mandated stormwater-management protocols, outlines drainage...
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Westfield Council Addresses Affordable-Housing
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Westfield Council Addresses Affordable-Housing
By KATIE MOEN 
Thursday, January 16, 2025
WESTFIELD — The Westfield Town Council took a step towards meeting its newest round of affordable- housing obligations on Tuesday with assistance from outside professionals who have been retained to help the community navigate the state’s most recent mandates. In October of last year, the state Depa...
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Bonaccorso Pleads Guilty, Immediately Forfeits Public Office
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Bonaccorso Pleads Guilty, Immediately Forfeits Public Office
By KATIE MOEN 
Thursday, January 16, 2025
CLARK — Sal Bonaccorso, who was sworn in to his seventh term as the mayor of Clark on New Year’s Day, pled guilty to charges of conspiracy to commit official misconduct and forgery in state Superior Court on Friday. Bonaccorso agreed to step down from his newly-reelected position immediately and wil...
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Zoning Bd. Welcomes New Members, Hears Appeals
By MADOLYN LAURINE 
Thursday, January 16, 2025
WESTFIELD — The Westfield Board of Adjustment met Monday and welcomed its newest members, Sasha Nisbet and Sam Reisen. As an alternate, Mrs. Nisbet holds a two year term and will also serve on the 2025 Westfield Housing Commission, which provides advisory support on affordable-housing requirements i...
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Zoning Board Makes Change to Leadership Team
By FRED T. ROSSI 
Thursday, January 16, 2025
SCOTCH PLAINS — The zoning board of adjustment last week made one change to its leadership and professional team for 2025, reelecting Craig Peskin as chairman and installing Frank Cruz as the new vice-chairman. Mr. Peskin, a board member since 2019, is entering his fourth year as chairman. He thanke...
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Housing, Master Plan on Planning Board’s Agenda
By FRED T. ROSSI 
Thursday, January 16, 2025
SCOTCH PLAINS — The planning board on Monday reelected Jeff Strauss as chairman and Michael Plotnick as vice-chairman, with Mr. Strauss saying that 2025 will be “a very important year” for issues such as the new affordablehousing mandates and the updating of the township’s master plan.Mr. Strauss, b...
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Rec. Commission Selects Officers, Sets Event Dates
By FRED T. ROSSI 
Thursday, January 16, 2025
SCOTCH PLAINS — The recreation commission on Monday reelected Mike Walsh as its chairman for 2025 and named Colleen Gialanella as vice-chairman.Recreation Director Julie Buonaguro said the work at Brookside Park, which includes a refurbished basketball court and new pickleball courts, will mean that...
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Mountainside Council Continues Tree Ordinance Discussion
By SERENA BROWN 
Thursday, January 16, 2025
MOUNTAINSIDE — At the first work session meeting of the year 2025, the Mountainside Council reopened a discussion regarding a tree removal and replacement ordinance that was tabled last year. According to state law, most municipalities are required to adopt a regulatory ordinance to mitigate tree re...
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Fanwood Man Indicted on Felony Murder Charges
By KATIE MOEN 
Thursday, April 2, 2026
FANWOOD — A Fanwood man has been indicted on murder charges for his alleged involvement in a fatal fire that claimed the life of his 82year-old neighb...
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Garwood Planning Board Reviews Circulation Plan
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Garwood Planning Board Reviews Circulation Plan
By DEVON GOHDE 
Thursday, April 2, 2026
GARWOOD- During Wednesday night’s meeting of the Garwood Planning Board, Michael Mistretta, a Professional Planner with Harbor Consultants, joined the...
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Crusaders Blank Blue Devils In Baseball Opener, 14-0
By DAVID B. CORBIN 
Thursday, April 2, 2026
The guns were loaded and ready to fire in the season opener between the Westfield High School baseball team and the AL Johnson Crusaders in Westfield ...
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Glen R. Crane Glen R. Crane, 84, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2026, at Fellowship Village in Basking Ridge. Born in Plainfield, New Jersey, he ...
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Primary Races Gear Up for Congressional Seats, Cranford
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Primary Races Gear Up for Congressional Seats, Cranford
By KATIE MOEN 
Thursday, April 9, 2026
AREA — Four Democrats – including two candidates from Westfield - will face off during the upcoming June primary for the chance to run opposite Rep. T...
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