GARWOOD — After sparring over a request to change the fire department’s code regarding residency requirements, the Garwood Borough Council and fire committee finally agreed on ordinance 2328, which was introduced during the October 12 meeting of the governing body. The ordinance changes the structur...

GARWOOD – During Tuesday night’s meeting, the Garwood Board of Education had representatives from potential after-school programs introduce themselves to the board and public; however, residents were primarily focused on the ongoing lease negotiation between the school board and the library board. “...

WESTFIELD — Last week, eight candidates vying for four, four-year terms on the Westfield Town Council stepped to the dais to hash out their platforms as part of The Westfield Leader’s annual candidates’ forum.The debate, held in the council chambers at Town Hall, attracted dozens of supporters from ...

SCOTCH PLAINS — On October 13, at approximately 11:19 p.m., Scotch Plains Police officers responded to the 300 block of Myrtle Avenue on a report of criminal mischief to a motor vehicle.Upon arrival, officers spoke to witnesses who reported seeing a vehicle of unknown make and model pull up in the a...

SCOTCH PLAINS — The Scotch PlainsTownshipBusinessMeetingheld on Tuesday was a learning experience for the fourth graders of School 1 in Ellen Young’s class.Ms. Young proudly accepted a resolution from the council to hang in her classroom, certifying that her students had gained knowledge and underst...

FANWOOD — Borough officials on Monday expressed their pleasure at the turnout for Sunday’s 5K Pizza Run & Family Fun Run. Councilwoman Patricia Walsh said the event was a “huge success,” attracting more participants than ever. Councilwoman Erin McElroy-Barker noted that there were 595 registrants fo...

Your business can sponsor the Police Blotter Call 908-232-4407 or email sales@goleader.comCLARKMonday, October 2, Jason Sobol, 41, of Staten Island, N.Y., was arrested and charged with shoplifting merchandise, valued at $43.01, from the ShopRite supermarket located at 76 Central Avenue. Sobol was su...

CLARK — Branch cleanup has officially ended for the season in Clark. During the Monday night council meeting, Mayor Sal Bonaccorso expressed disappointment and frustration with residents for still leaving branches in the streets. The mayor explained that, “If we have a major storm event, we will all...

By DEVON GOHDEGARWOOD — During the planning board meeting held on October 11, Cheryl Pickett of 245 Fourth Avenue addressed the board seeking relief from section 106-118 of the Borough Code, which limits a fence height to six feet and prohibits barbed wire, metal spikes, razor wires and similar mate...

Your business can sponsor the Police Blotter Call 908-232-4407 or email sales@goleader.comCRANFORDSunday, September 3, police conducted a motor vehicle investigation after an officer observed that a 2013 Volkswagen had crashed into a utility pole on North Avenue East near Arlington Road. Subsequent ...