The Westfield Foundation, through the generous support from the E. Alfred and Mary D. Herberich Fund, will once again finance a program for summer employment of area students by non-profit or civic organizations. The Foundation Trustees have allocated funding for up to 10 positions, at $1,500 per po...

WESTFIELD — It’s spring, and the sheep are due for their haircuts! The Miller-Cory House Museum will hold its annual Sheep to Shawl Festival this Saturday, April 13, from 1 to 4 p.m. This event will take place rain or shine.The process of sheep shearing will be performed by a master shearer, using h...

FANWOOD/SCOTCH PLAINS — During the March 18 meeting of Fanwood’s governing body, Mayor Colleen Mahr presented a proclamation recognizing the College Club of Fanwood-Scotch Plains as a vibrant and active women’s organization that has been serving the Fanwood and Scotch Plains communities for 91 years...

COUNTY — The Union County Board of Commissioners is happy to inform residents that the first free Household Hazardous Waste event for the 2024 season will be held on Saturday, April 6, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Union County VoTech’s West Hall/Police Academy Lot, located at 1776 Raritan Road in Sc...

WESTFIELD — Josephine Walsh, operations manager with Mobile Meals of Westfield, was presented with floral arrangements for the organization’s clients by The Rake and Hoe Garden Club of Westfield in time for Valentine’s Day. Rake and Hoe has been a regular contributor of such floral displays.Mobile M...

CRANFORD – The Cranford Police Department invites Cranford families to join officers for a morning of fishing fun at the 2nd Annual Cops and Bobbers Fishing Derby. The event will take place on Saturday, April 20 from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Nomahegan Park.Cops and Bobbers provides an opportunity for...

COUNTY – The Union County Board of County Commissioners, in cooperation with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s Radon Program, has announced that March is designated Radon Action Month. Beginning this March, the County of Union will provide free radon test kits and share informa...

COUNTY – In recognition of Alcohol Awareness Month, the Union County Board of County Commissioners and the Department of Human Services have partnered with Atlantic Health System in presenting “Overcoming Alcohol in 2024,” a virtual webinar being held via Zoom on Thursday, April 11 from 6 p.m. until...

COUNTY – In celebration of Women's History Month, the Union County Board of County Commissioners, in collaboration with the 102D Cavalry Family Readiness Group, proudly announces the success of a month-long collection drive aimed at supporting military women serving overseas.“We are incredibly proud...

CRANFORD —Ahandmade quilt was dedicated on March 14, commemorating Cranford’s 150th anniversary. Cranford was established March 14, 1871. Local organizations each contributed a handmade fabric square that was then assembled and quilted by Ellen Hess, a local resident and professor at the Fashion Ins...