CLARK —The Clark Council introduced a new ordinance Monday that, if approved, would prohibit the sale of dogs, cats and rabbits by retail pet stores within the township.The goal of this ordinance (25-29), township officials said, is to encourage more people to adopt pets from shelters or reputable r...

SCOTCH PLAINS – The township council on Tuesday introduced an ordinance that is aimed at easing traffic congestion on Terrill Road around Terrill Middle School during morning and afternoon hours.At the council’s business meeting, deputy mayor Matt Adams said the ordinance, which will be voted on at ...

SCOTCH PLAINS – The Recreation Commission this week discussed potential ways to expand the usage of some of the sports fields in town—specifically at Memorial Field and Farley Avenue Park—to accommodate the growing number of young people playing baseball, softball and soccer. At its monthly meeting,...

GARWOOD – During last week’s meeting of the Garwood Mayor and Council, Borough Engineer Michael Disko gave an update on current projects being worked on in Garwood. Mr. Disko first reported on the resurfacing of East Street, New Street, and Walnut Street. He stated that construction commenced on Aug...

MOUNTAINSIDE — The Mountainside Council acknowledged the accomplishments of a district little league team on Tuesday, congratulating the second- and third-graders for their recent championship win. “The team was assembled and led by Coach Giovanni Cerullo, alongside an outstanding coaching staff inc...

WESTFIELD — 1958 Cuban Cuisine, a Westfield restaurant that was cited for unsanitary conditions last month, has reopened with a satisfactory rating after undergoing reinspection by the Westfield Regional Health Department. “This is definitely a step in the right direction,” Elizabeth Talmont, Presid...

SCOTCH PLAINS – The Planning Board this week began discussions about updating the Township’s Master Plan and urged residents to take part in those deliberations.The re-examination of the Master Plan is required to be completed by the end of next year and a Planning Board subcommittee met recently to...

SCOTCH PLAINS – The Zoning Board of Adjustment last week unanimously approved an application to change the use of a former wellness center on Westfield Avenue to a coffee shop. The former Mettacasa Café and Wellness Center at 2015 Westfield Avenue, which opened six years ago, stopped operating at th...

AREA – On Tuesday, September 16, at 9:30 a.m., The Summit Area Old Guard will welcome our member James T. Clemens, PhD, physicist and former AT&T employee, who will share how he transitioned from corporate life to a decade of blue-water cruising with his wife, exploring exotic locations and meeting ...

CLARK — The Clark Planning Board voted to table an application for a minor subdivision at 7 Acken Drive last week in order to allow more time for expert testimony and deliberation.The property, a large corner lot situated near the intersection of Acken Drive and Fairview Road, currently measures 35,...