As the new school year begins, it's a time of excitement and anticipation for students, parents, and educators alike. Whetherit'sthestartofanewgrade,anew school, or a new job, there's always a sense of possibility and potential that comes with a fresh start.For students, this is a time to set goals,...

Growing up, I loved going back to school. Of course, I loved the freedom and fun of summer, but there was always something special about reuniting with friends, trying on new sneakers, covering new books and returning to the structure of the classroom.I still feel that excitement now as my daughter ...

Councilwoman Root Wishes Families A Great First Day of School I hope everyone will have, or had a fantastic first day of school! Our kids have returned to college–our oldest to start her senior year at University of Rhode Island and our sophomore back to Michigan State University. It is that time of...

Since being elected in 2020, I’ve been part of a great team with current Mayor Jen Blumenstock and my Democratic colleagues on the council, Marc Lazarow, Russ Graham and Clarissa Nolde. The team also includes our past two Mayors, along with former council members from both parties. My running mates,...

I hope everyone is having an enjoyable summer and able to savor its remaining weeks with good times with friends and family. This summer has been a very busy one for the Garwood Mayor and Council as we continue to make progress on the plans we set out at the start of the year. First, I’m thrilled to...

Many municipalities embrace accessibility as a powerful effort that goes beyond physical structures. Prioritizing inclusive design creates a more welcoming and empowering community, where every resident’s unique abilities are incorporated and accepted. An accessible town weaves together diverse pers...

Your most recent editorial (August 10, 2023) titled “Government Policies Should Not Interfere With Role of Parents” was well-reasoned, well written, balanced and on target.The state’s position (that parental notification should not be required when students request to be addressed by different prono...

As a construction professional with over 30 years of experience, I am writing to express my concerns about the current improvements being made to the Greenside Park playground in Scotch Plains and the planned improvements for Brookside Park.To date, the township has self-performed most of the work a...

In response to the recent articles on the escalated crime rate in town over the last year or so, I am writing this because I think that the situation has gotten out of hand. And seems to be escalating with no relief in sight. If I had to guess, it’s a direct result of a change in the way the police ...

We are writing to you as (Amy Ipp) a retired educator and librarian, informed citizen, member of the New Jersey Librarian Association and a member of the League of Women Voters and as (Michael Gottesman) a retired attorney, retired educator, member of the League of Women Voters, member of the LWV Ed...