TRENTON – The Senate Budget Committee approved legislation, sponsored by Senate President Nick Scutari, to codify the recommendations of the StayNJ Task Force report. Under StayNJ, seniors will see their property taxes reduced by up to $6,500 annually.The bill, S-3693, would simplify the application...

SCOTCH PLAINS — The zoning board of adjustment last week rejected an application to expand a detached garage into living quarters on the second floor, which would create a second dwelling unit on the property. Dina Santos owns the home at 1993 Westfield Avenue, which is occupied by her daughter and ...

AREA — Last week, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. and Democratic challenger Sue Altman squared off in what will likely be the only public debate in the race for control of New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District.The candidates traded political barbs — many of which have already served as fodder for campai...

CRANFORD -- In a unanimous vote, the Cranford Township Committee appointed Captain Matthew Nazzaro to lead the Cranford Police Department following the retirement of Chief Ryan Greco.Incoming Chief Nazzaro will assume the office on December 1, and will work closely with Chief Greco on the transition...

CRANFORD – Fire Chief Dan Czeh is proud to announce that Lieutenant Mark Bagniewski has successfully completed the National Fire Academy’s Managing Officer Program. The Managing Officer Program’s goals are to promote and enhance the professional growth of fire service leadership while preparing futu...

CRANFORD — The Cranford Board of Education discussed the spring results for the 2024 New Jersey Student Learning Assessments (NJSLA) at its latest public meeting this week.Once again, district officials said, the results for Cranford students were very encouraging.According to information provided b...

MOUNTAINSIDE — At Tuesday night’s meeting, the Mountainside Council discussed and finalized several new policies and appointments.The first ordinance pertained to the borough’s plan to amend its policy on tree removals and replacements.However, Mayor Paul Mirabelli said, “there are some additional i...

CRANFORD — A collaborative effort between the state and federal governments to mitigate damage from stormwater runoff could make it easier for five Cranford residents to sell their flood-prone homes without the risk of repercussions or further damage. Last month, during a workshop meeting of the Cra...

WESTFIELD — Westfield’s plan to convert an underutilized section of Tamaques Park into a usable public space took another step forward on Monday when the town’s recreation commission voted to finalize its recommendation for a design firm to lead the project. Jeffrey Perella, chair of the commission’...

FANWOOD — The borough council, citing an upcoming squeeze on revenues, agreed on Monday to seriously consider allowing the sale of cannabis in the borough. After state voters overwhelmingly approved a referendum in 2020 to allow the possession, sale and use of cannabis products, municipalities had t...