CLARK — A vacant former bank at the intersection of Westfield Avenue and Joseph Street will likely be added to a growing list of condemnable buildings along the downtown corridor.Last week, during a regular meeting of the Mayor and Council, Clark TownshipAdministrator James Ulrich explained that the...

FANWOOD – Borough officials are set to move forward with exterior renovations to the historic 150-yearold train station building on the north side of the train station.Earlier this month, the Borough received a $500,000 state grant to be used for the project, which Mayor Colleen Mahr, at last week’s...

GARWOOD – The Garwood Republican Committee is proud to officially endorse Brenda Caffrey and Laura Spina Thomson for Garwood Borough Council in the upcoming election.“These two outstanding women bring unmatched dedication, experience, and love for our community,” said Kimberly Salmon, Chairwoman of ...

CRANFORD – Effective July 1, 2025, Battalion Chief Leo Schaeffer will retire from the Cranford Fire Department. Battalion Chief Schaeffer began serving as a Call Firefighter in 1994. He was hired as a Career Firefighter in 2000. He was appointed as a Fire Inspector in 2005, promoted to Lieutenant in...

COUNTY — The Union County Board of County Commissioners is proud to announce the return of the Union County Means Business (UCMB) Expo, taking place on Wednesday, September 10, from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Warinanco Sports Center in Roselle.“This Expo is about fueling the energy, ideas, and ambit...

STATE - Legislation that will require the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) to create digital driver’s licenses and digital non-driver ID cards was recently signed into law. Bill A3518, sponsored by Assemblywoman Annette Quijano, Assemblyman William Sampson, and Assemblyman Clinton Calabrese...

WESTFIELD – The Westfield Regional Health Department continues to work closely with Animal Control to locate the potentially rabid raccoon responsible for biting 3 residents last week through trapping and continued canvassing. While there have been no additional incidents, the department is followin...

GARWOOD — The Garwood Borough Council will be going back out to bid to secure consultant services related to traffic flow and pedestrian safety issues after a recent Request For Proposal (RFP) resulted in higher-than-expected cost estimates.According to language provided by the RFP, the Borough is s...

CRANFORD — Cranford School District Superintendent Dr. Scott Rubin named Craig Lewis as the new Assistant Principal at Cranford High School, announcing the appointment during the Board of Education meeting Monday. Mr. Lewis was previously named Dean of Students at Franklin High School in 2023. Dr. R...

CRANFORD — Cranford School District Superintendent Dr. Scott Rubin named Craig Lewis as the new Assistant Principal at Cranford High School, announcing the appointment during the Board of Education meeting Monday. Mr. Lewis was previously named Dean of Students at Franklin High School in 2023. Dr. R...