TRENTON — A bill banning the use of single-use plastic carry-out and paper bags passed both houses of the New Jersey State Legislature on September 24, more than eight months after its introduction into committee. The bill also limits the use of single-use plastic straws as well as polystyrene foam ...

AREA — A list of ballot drop box locations is below. The secure ballot drop boxes are under 24/7 camera surveillance. Ballots will be picked up on a daily basis by a bipartisan team of Union County Board of Elections Employees. Berkeley Heights – Snyder Avenue Park, 240 Snyder Avenue. Clark – Clark ...

GARWOOD — Topping the bi-monthly Garwood Council meeting held last Thursday evening was a series of announcements regarding upcoming events that will be held within the borough. A socially-distanced Garwood Senior Walk will be held this Saturday, October 3, at 10 a.m., at the Recreation Complex. Acc...

CRANFORD — After a lengthy meeting and the testimonials of two experts, Cranford Planning Board members voted September 16 to recommend to the Cranford Township Committee that the 750 Walnut Avenue Study Area should be designated as a condemnation area. After hours of testimony regarding Block 541, ...

SCOTCH PLAINS – When township property owners open their tax bills in the coming days, they may be pleasantly surprised that the amount due is lower than expected. At last week’s township council meeting, Township Manager Al Mirabella said fourth-quarter tax bills, which will be sent out by Thursday...

CRANFORD — After a lengthy meeting and the testimonials of two experts, Cranford Planning Board members voted September 16 to recommend to the Cranford Township Committee that the 750 Walnut Avenue Study Area should be designated as a condemnation area. After hours of testimony regarding Block 541, ...

SCOTCH PLAINS – When township property owners open their tax bills in the coming days, they may be pleasantly surprised that the amount due is lower than expected. At last week’s township council meeting, Township Manager Al Mirabella said fourth-quarter tax bills, which will be sent out by Thursday...

WESTFIELD — Westfield High School (WHS) pivoted to an all virtual model until October 1 due to six students who tested positive for COVID. All extracurricular activities were also cancelled, including sports. Parents of the football team have asked the Board of Education to hold a special meeting wh...

WESTFIELD — Westfield High School (WHS) pivoted to an all virtual model until October 1 due to six students who tested positive for COVID. All extracurricular activities were also cancelled, including sports. Parents of the football team have asked the Board of Education to hold a special meeting wh...

WESTFIELD — Westfield High School will be going virtual until October 1 after six students tested positive for the coronavirus, according to a letter sent out to the community on Wednesday. All nine other schools will continue to operate on the hybrid schedule. Sports and extra-curricular activities...