SCOTCH PLAINS — The recreation commission on Monday agreed to raise registration fees for next year’s summer-camp attendees, a move that will generate additional revenue that will be used to finance upgrades to campers’ experience. The commission voted unanimously to boost registration fees for both...

CLARK — Eight puppies that were rescued from the side of a road in Clark last week are recovering at a temporary foster home in Tinton Falls.“They’re currently doing well and we’re so glad they’re thriving after all they’ve been through,” said Danielle Mania of the Associated Humane Society (AHS), a...

COUNTY — The Union County Board of County Commissioners announced to the public at its meeting last Wednesday the next steps on the Clark Reservoir Redevelopment Project. The board moved forward with a resolution providing a substantial grant towards the project.This is an extensive project that has...

GARWOOD — During Thursday night’s regular meeting of the Garwood governing body, Mayor Jen Blumenstock suspended the regular order of business to swear in a new patrolman, Officer Akkhu Kerr.Officer Kerr began his career as a security guard at The Prudential Center in Newark, where he worked as an e...

GARWOOD — Though Garwood may be a relatively young municipality compared to some of its Revolutionary War-era neighbors, the little borough has still managed to amass a hefty collection of mementos over the course of its 121-year history. “It’s a little of this, a little of that,” said Bruce Paterso...

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...