FANWOOD – After several Station Square residents complained about the new parking regulations in Lot 9, Mayor Colleen Mahr said on Monday that further discussions will be held with the Police Department regarding those new rules.At the Borough Council’s Agenda Meeting, two residents living in the ap...

COUNTY – The Union County Board of County Commissioners voted last week to approve its $559.2 million budget, cementing a 2 percent tax levy increase for 2026.Commissioner Kimberly Palmieri-Mouded, Chair of the County’s Finance and Policy Committee, said Thursday that the budget (which increased by ...

SCOTCH PLAINS – The Planning Board on Monday gave its unanimous approval to an application to relocate a previously-approved, but never built rear yard swimming pool.In 2021, the Board had given approval to the developer of 1228 Cooper Road to install a swimming pool in the rear yard. That home, whi...

CRANFORD —After eight months of hearings driven by resident complaints of noise, litter, public intoxication, and operational concerns, Wonder Foods LLC., received approval for the installation of new food storage equipment at its 42 Jackson Drive facility. Vice Chair Donna Pedde was absent and Comm...

WESTFIELD — The Westfield Regional Board of Health will be working to implement new oversight protocols now that State-level restrictions related to previously unregulated marijuana sales have officially gone into effect.On Monday, during a regular meeting of the Board of Health, Health Officer Mega...

CRANFORD -- The Cranford Police Department announces the installation of SafetyStick technology in targeted no-parking zones within the downtown business district. This initiative is part of the Department’s ongoing efforts to improve pedestrian safety, maintain emergency access, and enhance overall...

WESTFIELD- Closing out their 2025-2026 season with a bang, the Westfield Community Players (WCP) presented Larry Shue’s The Nerd. Directed by Christopher Peterson, The Nerd opened to a packed theatre on opening night.Set in the early 1980s, The Nerd is a slapstick comedy about architect Willum Cubbe...

WESTFIELD — A U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge for the Southern District of Texas last week signed off on $500 million worth of exit financing that Saks Global – the managing entity behind the One Westfield Place Redevelopment Project – managed to secure earlier this month. The funds, obtained with the a...

WESTFIELD — A Kirkview Circle home has been deemed uninhabitable following an early morning fire that destroyed the two-and-a-half story residence on Tuesday. According to information provided by the Westfield Fire Department, the fire, which was ultimately escalated to a two-alarm event, broke out ...

GARWOOD — Members of the Garwood Borough Council debated last Thursday over just how urgent the need is to replace their aging Fire Department vehicle fleet. The conversation came with the draft introduction of a new Bond Ordinance meant to upgrade two vehicles and finance a number of other infrastr...