WESTFIELD — The Westfield Board of Education (BOE) began what may turn out to be a lengthy conversation on Tuesday when it introduced the idea of moving its election cycle from November to April in order to give voters more direct control over the budget. “We’re in a rough holding pattern in terms o...

WESTFIELD — A well-loved fifth-grade teacher known for encouraging his students to find their best selves through education and exploration has been chosen as the 2022 recipient of the Westfield Rotary Philhower award, presented each year to an elementary-school teacher who goes above and beyond for...

CLARK — The Clark PBA has joined in the chorus of voices asking for the resignation or immediate suspension of Township Mayor Sal Bonaccorso, who faces mounting allegations of discriminatory practices stretching back several years. “Today, in order to protect and serve the residents, we are speaking...

CRANFORD — Cranford residents can expect to pay an average of $67 more in school taxes this year despite an increase in state aid, district officials said Monday. The increase, Board Secretary and Business Administrator Robert Carfagno explained during a budget hearing held as part of Monday night’s...

L.K. MATA CUEVAS For The Westfield Leader WESTFIELD — Residents turned out en masse to object to staffing cuts as the Westfield Board of Education (BOE) approved its 2022-2023 budget Tuesday night. Westfield High School Cafeteria B was at full capacity as parents and students passionately advocated ...

WESTFIELD – After months of public debate and discussion, Westfield residents and elected officials alike were given their first look at the results of a long-awaited traffic-impact study connected to the Prospect and Ferris Redevelopment Project. The findings were presented as part of Tuesday night...

COUNTY – With calls for resignations growing louder by the day in Clark, and a newly-vacated seat up for grabs on the Westfield council, this year’s voting season is already shaping up to be an interesting one for Union County residents. Although more voices, including Governor Phil Murphy, continue...

AREA — A sex-education curriculum that was adopted two years ago in New Jersey is suddenly garnering massive pushback from local parents and elected officials alike who say the subject matter is too intense for younger students. The opposition stems from a presentation on the new state curriculum by...

WESTFIELD — In 2020, the Town of Westfield approved a scattered site redevelopment plan for the downtown, which includes the Lord & Taylor properties (owned by Hudson’s Bay Company), the South Avenue train station parking lot, and several other municipal parking lots. On Monday night, Councilman Mar...

AREA — A sex-education curriculum that was adopted two years ago in New Jersey is suddenly garnering massive pushback from local parents and elected officials alike who say the subject matter is too intense for younger students. The opposition stems from a presentation on the new state curriculum by...