WESTFIELD—The Westfield Planning Board voted unanimously to accept a proposal for a preliminary/final major site plan for the construction of a three-story, 29-unit apartment complex at 474-500 North Avenue East, the current site of Out Run Your Fork and several other commercial establishments. On M...

CLARK — Clark officials are gearing up for what could prove to be another lengthy legal battle in the wake of an investigative report released by the state’s Attorney General late last month. On Monday, during a special meeting held ahead of the evening’s regularly- scheduled workshop session, the t...

Your business can sponsor the Police Blotter Call 908-232-4407 or email sales@goleader.comitems were recovered. This matter is under investigation.Thursday, November 16, a resident of Jerusalem Road reported being the victim of fraud. Someone unknown to the victim withdrew a large amount of money ov...

SCOTCH PLAINS — During its regular meeting last Thursday, the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of Education spoke about its plans to meet the demands of increased enrollment. The board explained that while the district does have an annual operating budget, the district’s proposed expansion project would ...

MEDFORD, Mass. — Tufts University awarded more than 2,800 degrees across all schools during its ceremony commemorating the accomplishments of the Class of 2023.The following three local residents each graduated summa cum laude from the university.Melanie Litwin of Scotch Plains, who received a Bache...

WESTFIELD — The arm relic of Saint Jude Thaddeus, venerated in Rome from ancient times, is on a pilgrimage in the United States and is coming to Saint Helen Roman Catholic Church, located at 1600 Rahway Avenue, Westfield, this Saturday, December 9.The relic, one of the treasures of the church, will ...

WESTFIELD — The Rotary Club of Westfield on November 14 heard a speaker recall firsthand the devastating impact of polio during the 20th century.The polio virus infects the nerves going to muscles of young children and paralyzing them. Entire hospital wards were filled with children in “iron lungs” ...

WESTFIELD — The Westfield Area Y Men’s Club Christmas Tree Sale is underway, with a wide selection of trees, wreaths and roping. All proceeds benefit local charities and organizations. The tree lot is located on the Elm StreetAthletic Field, across from Stop & Shop, in Westfield. Lot hours are 9 a.m...

SCOTCH PLAINS — Non-profit Wreaths Across America (WAA) has announced that the historic Scotch Plains Baptist Church Cemetery has joined in the effort to support the WAA’s mission to Remember, Honor, Teach, as an official location for 2023. This is the eighth consecutive year that this cemetery will...

MOUNTAINSIDE — At a brief agenda-setting meeting held on Tuesday evening, the Mountainside Council introduced two new capital improvement ordinances that will be voted on during the governing body’s next regular meeting. That meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, December 19, beginning at 7:30 p.m.The f...