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Fanwood Council Passes New Affordable Housing Ords.
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Fanwood Council Passes New Affordable Housing Ords.
By FRED T. ROSSI 
Thursday, March 5, 2026
FANWOOD — The Borough Council on Monday passed Resolutions and Ordinances that will help Fanwood meet its affordable housing obligations over the next decade. The new Ordinances, said affordable housingAttorney Diane Dabulas, will mandate an increase in affordable unit set-asides for new developments along the South Avenue commercial corridor from 15 percent to 20 percent. The Borough is obligated...
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Developer’s Lawsuit Against Scotch Plains is Dismissed
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Developer’s Lawsuit Against Scotch Plains is Dismissed
By FRED T. ROSSI 
Thursday, February 26, 2026
SCOTCH PLAINS – A Judge last week dismissed a lawsuit brought against the Township by a firm that had formerly been part of the team involved in formu...
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Averell Eisner
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Averell Eisner
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Averell Eisner Averell Eisner, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and lifelong problem- solver, passed away on February 20, 2026. He was born on Fe...
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Terrill Middle School – 2nd Marking Period Honor Roll
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Terrill Middle School – 2nd Marking Period Honor Roll
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Terrill Middle School - 2nd Marking Period 8th Grade Distinguished Honor Roll Krish Ajwani, Alexandros Balakrishnan, Declan Bastable, Jordan Benedicto...
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Blue Devil Icemen Top Summit, Fall to Lancers for McInnis Cup
Sports
Blue Devil Icemen Top Summit, Fall to Lancers for McInnis Cup
Thursday, February 26, 2026
The No. 6 Westfield High School ice hockey team skated past the Summit Hilltoppers, 5-2, in the semifinal round of the McInnis Cup at Warinanco Rink i...
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Westfield Memorial Library Celebrates 2025’s Top Patron
Thursday, February 26, 2026
WESTFIELD – The Westfield Memorial Library is delighted to announce that Westfield resident Missy Fern and her family have been recognized as the libr...
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Blizzard Brings Area to a Halt, Closes Schools for Two Days
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Blizzard Brings Area to a Halt, Closes Schools for Two Days
By KATIE MOEN 
Thursday, February 26, 2026
AREA – Union County residents are still working to shovel out from under almost two feet of snow courtesy of what meteorologists are calling one of th...
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Developer’s Lawsuit Against Scotch Plains is Dismissed
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Developer’s Lawsuit Against Scotch Plains is Dismissed
By FRED T. ROSSI 
Thursday, February 26, 2026
SCOTCH PLAINS – A Judge last week dismissed a lawsuit brought against the Township by a firm that had formerly been part of the team involved in formu...
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Cranford Scout To Overhaul Roosevelt Lot
News
Cranford Scout To Overhaul Roosevelt Lot
By KATIE MOEN 
Thursday, February 26, 2026
CRANFORD — A junior at Cranford High School is hoping to earn his Eagle Scout Badge by turning an underutilized lot into a viable parking area for Roo...
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Rahway Matmen Nip Cougars For District 16 Wrestling Title
Sports
DALY, CONNORS, ACINAPURA’S, SCHOLZ, BOYLE WIN
Rahway Matmen Nip Cougars For District 16 Wrestling Title
By DAVID B. CORBIN 
Thursday, March 5, 2026
Two Union County rivals battled for the team title at the District 16 Championships held at Cranford High School on February 28 but in the end the tit...
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Blue Devils Down JPS Hawks In Section Girls Hoops, 67-26
Sports
LOGAN DBL-DBL, 7 BLOCKS; LANE 21 PTS, FOWLER 5 3’S
Blue Devils Down JPS Hawks In Section Girls Hoops, 67-26
By DAVID B. CORBIN 
Thursday, March 5, 2026
As the second seed, the Westfield High School basketball Blue Devil girls were aware of their skill advantage over the 15th-seeded JP Stevens Hawks in...
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Cougars Oust North Plainfield In Section Boys Hoops, 64-52
Sports
DIZDAR DOUBLE-D (13 PTS, 10 BOARDS); MADRINI 23 PTS
Cougars Oust North Plainfield In Section Boys Hoops, 64-52
Thursday, March 5, 2026
Prepared by DAVID B. CORBINLoud shrieks from some opposing fans during free throw attempts did not seem to phase the seventh-seeded Cranford High Scho...
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Averell Eisner
Obituaries
Averell Eisner
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Averell Eisner Averell Eisner, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and lifelong problem- solver, passed away on February 20, 2026. He was born on Fe...
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Norman Joseph Hobbie
Obituaries
Norman Joseph Hobbie
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Norman Hobbie It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Norman Joseph Hobbie on January 12, 2026, at the age of 94. Norm was cherished ...
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Laurence Dean Johnson, Jr.
Obituaries
Laurence Dean Johnson, Jr.
Thursday, February 5, 2026
Laurence Dean Johnson, Jr. Laurence Dean Johnson, Jr. (a.k.a., “Dean”) of Westfield, New Jersey, passed away peacefully with his daughter by his side ...
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Imagine Named Official Charity Partner for TCS NYC Marathon
Thursday, March 5, 2026
MOUNTAINSIDE — Imagine is proud to announce its selection as an Official Charity Partner of the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon, taking place on Sunda...
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The Westfield Foundation Awards $96,000+ in Q1 Grants to 7 Nonprofits
Thursday, March 5, 2026
WESTFIELD -- February 2026 Building on the momentum of its milestone 50th anniversary year—during which the Foundation invested more than $1.7 million...
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Lifelong Westfield Senior Spotlight: Alice Dillon
Community
Lifelong Westfield Senior Spotlight: Alice Dillon
Thursday, March 5, 2026
Alice Dillon has called Westfield home since 1962, when she moved here from Buffalo with her husband, Bob. They settled into their home on Lenox Avenu...
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Arts and Entertainment
Mostly Music Announces Spring Concert Series
Thursday, March 5, 2026
WESTFIELD--MostlyMusicoffers a series of chamber music concerts this spring on Sunday afternoons at 3:30 p.m. at Temple Emanu-El in Westfield, NJ.On M...
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Arts and Entertainment
Still Loverly After All These Years: ATG Presents My Fair Lady
By DEVON GOHDE 
Thursday, March 5, 2026
AREA – My Fair Lady is one of the most cited pieces of media in modern times, most notably in the 90’s hit movie She’s All That, setting the story in ...
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Westfield Community Players Presents
Arts and Entertainment
Westfield Community Players Presents
Thursday, March 5, 2026
WESTFIELD - The beloved historical drama, The Diary of Anne Frank, opens Saturday, March 7 at Westfield Community Players.In this transcendently power...
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Cranford Discusses Pool Upgrades, Affordable Housing
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Cranford Discusses Pool Upgrades, Affordable Housing
By KATIE MOEN 
Thursday, February 19, 2026
CRANFORD – Revitalization efforts are expected to begin at the Orange Avenue Pool this Spring now that Cranford Township representatives have voted to...
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Westfield High School Theatre Dept. Presents The Prom
Arts and Entertainment
Westfield High School Theatre Dept. Presents The Prom
Thursday, February 26, 2026
WESTFIELD — The award-winning Westfield High School (WHS) Theatre Department invites the community to experience the joy, humor, and heart of The Prom...
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County Files Suit Over Reservoir Encroachment
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County Files Suit Over Reservoir Encroachment
By KATIE MOEN 
Thursday, February 19, 2026
AREA — Union County has filed suit against Clark property owners for allegedly adding several backyard amenities to land that they do not own. Late la...
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District 21 Assemblymen Say They Will Prioritize Affordability
Main, News
District 21 Assemblymen Say They Will Prioritize Affordability
By SYDNEY HERSKOWITZ 
Thursday, February 19, 2026
AREA — Andrew Macurdy and Vincent Kearney were both sworn in last month, beginning their first terms representing New Jersey’s 21st Legislative Distri...
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Blizzard Brings Area to a Halt, Closes Schools for Two Days
Main, News
Blizzard Brings Area to a Halt, Closes Schools for Two Days
By KATIE MOEN 
Thursday, February 26, 2026
AREA – Union County residents are still working to shovel out from under almost two feet of snow courtesy of what meteorologists are calling one of th...
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