CRANFORD —Aregular meeting of the Cranford Township Committee took an unexpected turn when William Thilly, an independent candidate currently running for a seat on the Township Committee, attempted to start a dance party with several residents during the meeting’s allocated time for public comment.M...

FANWOOD — Councilwoman Erin McElroy-Barker decried some of the rhetoric directed at the local government by some residents in recent months, saying she is always open to “respectful discussions where we listen and we talk,” but that she is “tired of the rhetoric and the accusations that are made” ag...

SCOTCH PLAINS – The Township Council last week named Margaret Heisey as the ninth township manager—and the first woman to ever hold the position—in the five-plus decades since the Council-Manager form of government was adopted.She succeeds Al Mirabella, who retired earlier this month after 10 years ...

CLARK — Clark voters approved a $34 million bond ordinance via special election on Tuesday that will be used to fund capital improvements throughout the community’s school district without creating any additional tax burden for residents.According to unofficial results posted by the Union County Cle...

CRANFORD — Legal challenges are escalating between the Township of Cranford and its former Police Chief, Ryan Greco, a longtime veteran of the department who is now being accused of digital property theft.Last month, the Township’s Attorneys claimed via verified legal complaint that Mr. Greco, who r...

WESTFIELD — 1958 Cuban Cuisine, a Westfield restaurant that was cited for unsanitary conditions last month, has reopened with a satisfactory rating after undergoing reinspection by the Westfield Regional Health Department. “This is definitely a step in the right direction,” Elizabeth Talmont, Presid...

WESTFIELD — A legal challenge filed earlier this year in response to the amended redevelopment agreement for One Westfield Place has been dismissed in state superior court.“Once again, the town has prevailed in litigation brought by the WestfieldAdvocates For Responsible Development,” Mayor Shelley ...

CLARK — Clark residents will be heading to the polls next week to weigh in on a $34.8 million bond referendum that school officials say will help to create new classroom space, facilitate repairs and fund numerous capital projects throughout the district.The referendum vote will take place on Tuesda...

SCOTCH PLAINS – The Planning Board this week began discussions about updating the Township’s Master Plan and urged residents to take part in those deliberations.The re-examination of the Master Plan is required to be completed by the end of next year and a Planning Board subcommittee met recently to...

SCOTCH PLAINS – The Zoning Board of Adjustment last week unanimously approved an application to change the use of a former wellness center on Westfield Avenue to a coffee shop. The former Mettacasa Café and Wellness Center at 2015 Westfield Avenue, which opened six years ago, stopped operating at th...