SCOTCH PLAINS — The planning board will look into whether property on Lamberts Mill Road is appropriate for redevelopment. Last month, the township council approved a resolution requesting that the board and its professional staff conduct an examination of the property at 2100 Lamberts Mill Road — w...

Your business can sponsor the Police Blotter Call 908-232-4407 or email sales@goleader.comCLARKMonday, April 15, police took a report of an attempted burglary to a resident of Fan Street. This incident is under investigation.Monday, April 15, Autumn Robinson, 21, of East Orange was arrested and char...

MOUNTAINSIDE — The Mountainside Borough Council passed its $9.9 million 2024 municipal budget on Tuesday following a public hearing.According to Mayor Paul Mirabella, this is the first time in recent years that the new budget has translated to an increase for Mountainside residents.According to his ...

CRANFORD — The Cranford Township Committee will be encouraging residents to go green this Arbor Day by offering 2,000 saplings as part of a township-wide initiative to increase the number of trees within the community. “We are inviting everybody this Saturday from 9 to 11 at Hampton Park, which is o...

WESTFIELD — The Downtown Westfield Corporation (DWC) remains optimistic that Shakespeare in the Park will take place this August even if they have to be flexible in their approach. Last week, during the DWC’s monthly board meeting, the owner of the Acting Out! theater company said the organization m...

In the April 11 edition of Union County HAWK, in the article, “Rec. Commission Favors Upgrades to Mini-Golf,” it was erroneously stated that the Scotch Plains Recreation Commission was going to “recommend to the township that rental fees for picnic areas at the parks be increased and that, if it is ...

GARWOOD — OnTuesday, during a regular meeting of the Garwood governing body, Councilman Sean Foley presented the reports on the 2024 Capital Budget requests made by the Finance Committee.Councilman Foley stressed that the FinanceCommittee’sprimaryfocusthis year will be enhancing the safety and welfa...

SCOTCH PLAINS — The township council last week enacted two cannabis-related ordinances that will tighten regulations on how those businesses are operated. One ordinance will prohibit drivethrough or walk-up windows at the local cannabis dispensaries on Route 22. The other will prohibit outdoor consu...

By KATIE MOEN WESTFIELD -- Three police officers have been injured as the result of a motor vehicle pursuit involving a stolen car that was attempting to travel out of Westfield and into Garwood. According to information provided by Chief Christopher Battiloro of the Westfield Police Department, the...

WESTFIELD — Some of Westfield’s youngest residents are on track to leave a lasting impact on the community through public service and social awareness.Last month, the fifth-grade members of Westfield Girl Scout Troop 40099 worked to install a series of “See Me Flags” — lightweight, bright orange fla...