Area Towns Approve Studying Consolidated Court Services
By REBECCA MEHORTER Specially Written for The Leader/Times AREA — The governing bodies of Westfield, Scotch Plains, Fanwood and Garwood have approved resolutions to “endorse...
State Government Officials Pass End-of-the-Year Legislation
By REBECCA MEHORTER Specially Written for The Leader/Times TRENTON — The New Jersey Senate and Assembly both met on December 17 and passed a handful...
Marijuana Still Illegal Despite Referendum
By REBECCA MEHORTER Specially Written for The Leader/Times TRENTON — New Jersey residents approved an amendment to the state constitution to legalize regulated marijuana for...
Paper and Plastic Bag Ban On the Horizon in New Jersey
By REBECCA MEHORTER Specially Written for The Leader/Times TRENTON — A bill banning the use of single-use plastic carry-out and paper bags passed both houses...