CLARK — Last week, the Clark Planning Board gave its nod of approval to an ordinance that, if approved by the town council, would amend the community’s land development regulations and bring them into further compliance with state law. The proposed amendments — which include revisions to parking reg...

WESTFIELD — The Westfield Board of Adjustment met Monday to hear from four residents about proposed home additions.The board also announced that it will hold a special virtual session on Tuesday, January 28, to continue the hearing for the Villane Estate’s flag lot. The board previously heard, at it...

CRANFORD — The Cranford Board of Education celebrated and reflected on the service of board member Terry Darling at his final meeting Monday night. Mr. Darling did not seek reelection this year and will step down from the board at the end of the month.The board presented Mr. Darling, who has served ...

WESTFIELD — An underutilized property on South Avenue West could soon be converted into a new pedestrian plaza thanks to a betterment grant awarded by the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA). The property, which once served as the site of a Mr. Goodlube oil change center, has been asse...

CRANFORD — Traffic issues continue to mount around Hartz Mountain’s 750 Walnut Avenue project as construction progresses at the site. Several residents brought their concerns to a workshop meeting of the Cranford Township Committee on Monday. One resident from High Street said lines of sight have be...

CLARK — More than 100 residents gathered in the Clark Township Council Chambers last week for a public hearing on Union County’s plans to renovate the Clark Reservoir. The project — which consists of environmental remediation at the site and the installation of, among other amenities, two boat ramps...

CLARK — During Monday night’s regular meeting of the Clark Board of Education, Superintendent Edward Grande discussed recent and upcoming events at Clark Schools. During his Superintendent Report, Mr. Grande noted that at last week’s Making a Difference student recognition program at Frank K. Hehnly...

WESTFIELD — Representatives from the Westfield Public Schools system appeared before the town’s planning board on Monday to present a courtesy review of the district’s plans to expand and renovate numerous buildings throughout the district. Superintendent Raymond González, Ed.D., and Business Admini...

SCOTCH PLAINS — The planning board on Monday unanimously approved a lot consolidation sought by the Evangel Church, which wants to then expand its parking lot to accommodate its growing congregation.The Terrill Road house of worship owns the 6.8-acre lot where the church building and a 241-car parki...

FANWOOD — The borough council approved one shared-services agreement with Garwood and is set to approve another one later this month.At its penultimate meeting of the year on Monday evening, the council approved an agreement to share Municipal Court Administrator Catherine Frank with the Garwood cou...