AREA — Advocacy groups from across the state that do not want to see U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) gain a stronger foothold in New Jersey are asking Union County’s governing body to reconsider auctioning off an underutilized jail that some say will likely be turned into a new detent...

CRANFORD — Cranford residents will see their municipal tax obligations go up by an average of about $20 a month this year due to what Mayor Terrence Curran called a “difficult budget year.” “As a resident, I want to make sure our tax dollars are used appropriately and that we get the services we nee...

SCOTCH PLAINS – The township council is expected to act on several revisions to the local zoning ordinance, including adding a provision that will allow breweries, distilleries and wineries to operate in the downtown business district.At the planning board’s brief meeting on Monday, redevelopment di...

FANWOOD — The borough council this week introduced the 2025 operating budget, which includes a $90 increase in average municipal property-tax bills. Total appropriations this year will amount to just over $12.184 million, more than three-quarters of which will be allocated to mandated items such as ...

COUNTY — The Union County Board of County Commissioners announced last week that it would be funding approximately $1.5 million in grant appropriations to help local municipalities tackle a variety of capital- improvement projects throughout their communities.The funding, Commissioner Rebecca Willia...

COUNTY– With the Real ID deadline fast approaching, there is an alternative choice for those who want the convenience of an official ID. “One option,” Union County Clerk Joanne Rajoppi said, “is a United States Passport Card, which is a wallet- sized plastic ID that serves as proof of US citizenship...

CLARK — Clark Township’s longtime Recreation Director Ralph Bernardo has been named as Union County’s Volunteer of the Year, in recognition of his dedicated efforts to keep local kids away from drugs and alcohol.“This is a really important program,” Mr. Bernardo said of the Clark Municipal Alliance ...

MOUNTAINSIDE – Since the Winter months, Mountainside residents have been experiencing incidents of rusty, discolored and foul smelling water. Residents say the issue has spread to kitchen sinks, dishwashers, washing machines, bathtubs, showers and even drinking fountains. Following the many complain...

CLARK — The Clark Township Council introduced its $33-million municipal budget on Monday, which Mayor Angel Albanese said will be used to fund various essential services such as public safety, parks, recreation, senior programs and the library.The 2025 budget, which has increased by about $2.7 milli...

GARWOOD — During Tuesday night’s regular meeting of the Garwood mayor and council, Councilman Vincent Kearney followed up during council comments on a resident’s request that the governing body pass a resolution in support of the “Packaging Product Stewardship Act” bill.The “Packaging Product Stewar...