COUNTY — The Union County Board of County Commissioners finished out its business for 2024 last week by finalizing two new ordinances — one that will allow the county to go out to bond for over $23 million to fund various capital improvements and another that amends various sections of the governing...

GARWOOD — During Thursday night’s regular meeting of the Garwood mayor and council, Mayor Jen Blumenstock suspended the regular order of business to honor the First Aid Squad with a proclamation recognizing the organization’s 85 years of service. The Garwood First Aid Squad started on September 25, ...

CRANFORD — The Cranford Planning Board approved of further variances for a redevelopment project on Meeker Avenue and Quine Street in Cranford. The amended subdivision was to make up for deficiencies in the previously approved plan.The application, originally made by JDA Homes LLC and Liberty Assets...

TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy announced December 16 that he is granting clemency to 36 individuals, including 33 pardons and three commutations. The announcement marks Governor Murphy’s first exercise of his pardon power.These actions build on the Governor’s efforts to address unfairness that has e...

WESTFIELD — Members of the Westfield Board of Education donned festive holiday sweaters on December 17 for their final meeting of the calendar year. The meeting started with a performance by the Westfield High School Chorale, who sang a selection of Christmas and Hanukkah songs. Moving on to its reg...

SCOTCH PLAINS — The township council closed out its business for the year on Tuesday night, and Mayor Joshua Losardo said he is looking for progress on multiple fronts in 2025. Speaking to Union County HAWK after the council’s final meeting of 2024, the mayor said he is hopeful that, “we will secure...

FANWOOD — The borough council wrapped up its 2024 session on Monday evening by welcoming a local Girl Scout troop that not only led the meeting in the pledge of allegiance but also stayed for the entire 40-minute meeting to get an up-close view of how local government operates.The procedures and pro...

CLARK — During Monday night’s regular meeting of the Clark Township Council, Councilman Brian P. Toal asked Business Administrator Jim Ulrich to weigh in on the recent drone sightings in New Jersey. Councilman Toal stated that he has been receiving calls and texts regarding updates on the sightings....

We applaud Governor Murphy for signing into law last week the Freedom to Read Act, which prohibits public schools and libraries from banning books and also protects librarians from legal hassles. It’s a shot in the arm for personal and academic freedom and a shot across the bow to those extremists w...

TRENTON – Stephen N. Zielinski Sr., a dedicated advocate for the hardworking people of New Jersey, has officially declared his candidacy for Governor. Promising “Leadership that Works,” Mr. Zielinski is determined to prioritize the interests of New Jersey residents, without the influence of corporat...