SCOTCH PLAINS — The Planning Board on Monday discussed a series of proposed ordinances that will help the Township meet its affordable housing obligations over the next nine years.Last summer, the Township Council endorsed the latest round of affordable- housing obligations for the coming decade tha...

CRANFORD – Revitalization efforts are expected to begin at the Orange Avenue Pool this Spring now that Cranford Township representatives have voted to their resources and finances on one swim facility instead of two for the coming season. On Tuesday, the Township Committee voted to approve a $32,000...

AREA — Andrew Macurdy and Vincent Kearney were both sworn in last month, beginning their first terms representing New Jersey’s 21st Legislative District in the General Assembly after unseating long-time incumbent Rep ublicans Nancy Muñoz and Michele Matsikoudis. The new Assemblymen said they plan to...

FANWOOD – With the municipal budget soon to be finalized and introduced, Borough Administrator Jesse Moehlman briefed the borough council on Tuesday about some of the “challenges we face.”While officials await analysis of the annual financial statement to ascertain how much revenue will be generated...

AREA — Union County has filed suit against Clark property owners for allegedly adding several backyard amenities to land that they do not own. Late last year, the county filed an encroachment suit against Michael and Linda Savvis, whose Elisa Land property backs up against the county-owned Clark Res...

WESTFIELD – The Leader earned two first place awards – one for feature writing and another for editorial content – during this year’s New Jersey Press Association (NJPA) contest. Publisher Lauren Barr was recognized with a first place award in the category of Responsible Journalism for her editorial...

CLARK — MayorAngelAlbanese began Tuesday’s Township Council meeting by addressing the recent civil complaint filed against the township by NJ State Attorney General Matthew Platkin, along with the inciting incidents of racial bias from former Mayor Salvatore Bonoccorso and members of the Clark Polic...

SCOTCH PLAINS — Last week the Recreation Commission backed a partnership with a sports academy to operate a series of youth fitness programs aimed at children in third through eighth grade.Rockaway-basedTJD SportsAcademy will provide coaches and any necessary equipment for the three types of fitness...

MOUNTAINSIDE —The Mountainside Council recognized the achievements of several members of the borough’s police department Tuesday with a special ceremony held during a regular public meeting.“A police career is a journey of continual growth, and these awards are a measure of endurance and personal tr...

CLARK–TheClarkPlanningBoard approved site plans last week for a three-story, multi-use residential complex slated for construction at the corner of Westfield Avenue and Fulton Street.Attorney Stephen Hehl, who represented the applicants (Spring Enterprises, LLC.) during Thursday night’s proceedings,...