Old-timer physician, Stephen L. DeFelice, with no holds barred, describes to his grandchildren, Olivia and Stephen Carlos, how they are rapidly crossing the bridge from the traditional world into the cold, controlling world of technology. As a result, we are all surrendering our privacy and freedom ...

People often find their advisors through word of mouth from friends, family, or their personal network. While this is a good start, it is crucial to do research on the different criteria to be aware of and to fully understand the kind of advisor you will be working with. While there may not appear t...

As a resident of 15 years, I haven’t historically engaged in local politics, primarily because I don’t believe town issues should be politicized and because I was pleased with the trajectory of our town – we were thriving, attracting successful businesses – both small and large – and our value as a ...

By MARTA ESQUÍROZ For The Leader/Times CRANFORD — Newcomer Kathleen Rappa defeated incumbent Thomas H. Hannen, Jr. in Tuesday’s Primary Election for the Democratic nomination for township committee. The Cranford Democratic Committee chose Ms. Rappa as its nominee over Mr. Hannen, current commissione...

SCOTCH PLAINS — The township council on Monday evening voted to sever the township’s exclusive relationship with its designated downtown redevelopers but still plans to introduce a redevelopment plan next month. After a 45-minute executive session following its regular business meeting, the governin...

WESTFIELD — The future development of Westfield is fast becoming a reality after the planning board passed a Circulation and Land Use Element, amending the town’s master plan. The measure passed during the board’s Monday meeting. The finalized plan, according to a presentation given by consultants h...

By MARTA ESQUÍROZ For The Leader/Times CRANFORD — Newcomer Kathleen Rappa defeated incumbent Thomas H. Hannen, Jr. in Tuesday’s Primary Election for the Democratic nomination for township committee. The Cranford Democratic Committee chose Ms. Rappa as its nominee over Mr. Hannen, current commissione...

SCOTCH PLAINS — The township council on Monday evening voted to sever the township’s exclusive relationship with its designated downtown redevelopers but still plans to introduce a redevelopment plan next month. After a 45-minute executive session following its regular business meeting, the governin...

WESTFIELD — The future development of Westfield is fast becoming a reality after the planning board passed a Circulation and Land Use Element, amending the town’s master plan. The measure passed during the board’s Monday meeting. The finalized plan, according to a presentation given by consultants h...

WESTFIELD — For Westfield, 2021 is proving to be an important year in meeting its court-mandated affordable-housing obligations. During its May 25 meeting, the governing body introduced an ordinance that would authorize a financial agreement granting long-term tax-exemption status for real estate de...