By JENNIFER GLACKIN For The Leader/Times WESTFIELD — It has been more than 150 days since the beginning of the coronavirus shutdown, and the number of food-insecure individuals and families continues to…
Scotch Plains Native Inspires Children to Help Others
By JENNIFER GLACKIN For The Leader/Times SCOTCH PLAINS — He did it! James Leitner, a Scotch Plains native, ran 30 miles every day for 30 days and raised $36,000 for his non-profit,…
Health Officials Discuss Uptick In Local Covid Cases
By MICHAEL BONACCORSO For The Leader/Times WESTFIELD — COVID-19 cases have risen 250 percent amongst Westfield residents, stated Westfield Regional Health Department Director Megan Avallone. The reported rise in positive cases was…
Westfield Schools Announce Preliminary Reopening Plan
By JENNIFER GLACKIN For The Leader/Times WESTFIELD — “The entire concept of school and the school day has changed,” said Superintendent Margaret Dolan, Ed.D. during Monday’s virtual board of education meeting, referring…
Mayor Says SP Ready To Help FW Police Department
By FRED T. ROSSI For The Leader/Times SCOTCH PLAINS – Mayor Alexander Smith said this week that the township is prepared to assist the Fanwood Police Department in any way necessary as…