FANWOOD — After several delays, the borough council this week approved the 2025 municipal budget, which includes an average hike in the municipal portion of property taxes of about $179.The council had introduced the $13.407-million spending plan in April and was scheduled to hold a public hearing a...

GARWOOD — During the regular meeting of the borough governing body on Thursday, Mayor Jen Blumenstock swore in Garwood’s newest police chief, Jonathan Pridy, along with two other veteran officers.“This is very special for me, to be able to do this and swear in our officers tonight,” she said. “There...

CLARK — During the Clark Township Council meeting held on Monday night, resident John Greaves, who also is running for mayor in the upcoming November election, expressed concerns about the way in which the mayor and council conduct themselves when responding to public comments.He stated that Council...

WESTFIELD — The Westfield Board of Adjustment met last Wednesday via a special virtual session to hear the continued application involving 694 Rahway Avenue. The Estate of Carl Villane is seeking approval for a 4,500-square-foot home on the heavily-wooded, twoacre lot, and was met with pushback from...

SCOTCH PLAINS — The planning board on Monday gave its backing to the township’s acceptance of the latest round of affordable-housing obligations, which will be less than originally expected.Last October, the state Department of CommunityAffairs (DCA) released new affordable-housing goals for the nex...

CRANFORD – The Township of Cranford and the Cranford Planning Board announce the public outreach campaign to inform the development of an Open Space & Recreation Plan Element of the Township’s Master Plan. The Open Space & Recreation Plan Element will provide the Township with information to evaluat...

NEW PROVIDENCE –Assemblywoman Michele Matsikoudis announced today that her District Office has now officially helped constituents recover more than $1,000,000 in state refunds, benefits, and payments since she entered office.“This milestone is more than just a number, it’s a reflection of the countl...

WESTFIELD — The Westfield Board of Education gathered Tuesday for its final meeting of the 20242025 school year, during which it named various honors and awards for the district’s sports teams, arts programs and members of this year’s graduating class. Board member Sonal Patel was absent from the me...

WESTFIELD — Summer is almost here and construction has yet to begin on major projects slated for Westfield schools, but staff at Westfield High School (WHS) can now enjoy a fully renovated lounge thanks to Ellie and Mike of Ellie Mroz Designs and Michael Robert Construction. The local interior-desig...

SCOTCH PLAINS — The recreation commission on Monday discussed some ideas for upgrading Haven Park and hoped that neighborhood residents will attend next month’s meeting, which will be held at that park, so they can offer their own ideas for improving the park.The installation of new perimeter fencin...