WESTFIELD — The members of the Westfield Town Council are preparing to introduce an ordinance that, if adopted, would allow the town to implement a new zoning permit process for “backyard” projects like patios, permanent sheds and fire pits.“There are a lot of smaller projects that are happening in ...

WESTFIELD —Aroadside memorial has been erected in honor of Wajih Abdul-Haqq, a 71-year-old Kenilworth man who lost his life to an intoxicated driver while riding his bicycle down North Avenue last week.On Monday, family members and friends gathered at the site of the crash to pay homage to Mr. Abdul...

FANWOOD – Mayor Colleen Mahr said this week that New Jersey Transit has committed to adding more one-seat rides along the Raritan Valley Line into Manhattan by next fall.At Monday’s Borough Council meeting, the Mayor said that she and other Mayors of towns along the Raritan Valley Line have been mee...

AREA – Numerous men are speaking out against years of sexual abuse that they allegedly suffered as children while in the custody of the former Union County Juvenile Detention Center (UCJDC).According to an official complaint filed late last month, five plaintiffs identified only as R.C., K.B., L.R.,...

WESTFIELD — The Westfield Zoning Board discussed multiple scenarios facing residents who presented at the Monday meeting, including requiring safety measures for businesses with outdoor seating, homeowner and consumer protection, and variances measuring within millimeters of meeting building code. B...

CLARK- During the Clark Board of Education meeting held on Monday, the Board honored the Arthur L Johnson High School Girls Softball team for their achievement as this year’s New Jersey Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) Group 2 Champions.Athletic Director Gus Kalikas took to the podium a...

WESTFIELD — The Westfield Board of Education held a special meeting Tuesday to review results from the district’s New Jersey Graduation Proficiency Assessment (NJGPA) and Access for ELLs (English Language Learner) testing. Board President Rob Benacchio, Brendan Galligan, Julie Steinberg, and Mary Wi...

CLARK — Clark Residents that have either experienced repeat flooding challenges on their properties or who could be susceptible to future damages may be eligible to participate in a voluntary home-buyout initiative run under the supervision of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (N...

CLARK -- All occupants have been safely evacuated from an ongoing three-alarm house fire on Blake Drive in Clark. Firefighters from multiple agencies are on the scene, still working to extinguish a three-alarm blaze. One Clark Police Officer has been taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation. Despi...

WESTFIELD — A Perth Amboy man has been arrested in connection with a multi-vehicle crash that claimed the life of a 71-year-old bicyclist earlier this week. According to information provided by the Westfield Police Department, Anthony Ramirez Velazquez, 20, was driving east along North Avenue in a 2...