SCOTCH PLAINS — The planning board on Monday gave its backing to a study finding that a piece of property on Plainfield Avenue should be designated as an Area in Need of Redevelopment, a step forward in the township’s efforts to build a new first responders headquarters with minimal, if any, encroac...

WESTFIELD — The Westfield Regional Health Department is warning residents to steer clear of suspicious wildlife following two separate reports of animal bites earlier this week. According to information provided by Health Officer Megan Avallone, a raccoon that may be carrying the rabies virus attack...

SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD – The chiefs of the Scotch Plains and Fanwood fire departments, whose members worked long hours during the heavy rainstorm and floods on July 14, praised their respective teams for their efforts during that long night. “My guys are so dedicated,” said Scotch Plains Fire Chief J...

FANWOOD – Several residents peppered the borough council with questions about the sewer utility fee, asking specifically why homeowners were paying for using water that is not deposited into the sewer system. At Monday’s council meeting, residents asked for consideration for those who use lawn sprin...

CLARK — During the regular meeting of the Clark Township Council Monday evening, Council President Bill Smith suspended the regular order of business to recognize Boy and Cub Scout Troop 145 leaders, Ed Merola, John Cistaro, Sharon Prusakowski, and Hernan Garcia, for their exceptional leadership and...

SCOTCHPLAINS/FANWOOD— The flash flood warning alerts started lighting up smartphones and text messages at mid-day on Monday, something that has become more commonplace over the past few stormy weeks. The rain started falling as the afternoon rush hour got underway and quickly intensified. Four or so...

GARWOOD — The Garwood Police Department had a very active month of June, according to Garwood Councilman Vincent Kearney. At Thursday night’s mayor and council meeting, Councilman Kearney shared that the Garwood Police Department reported 2,201 calls last month. There were 387 motor vehicle stops, 4...

CLARK — Last Thursday, the Clark Planning Board unanimously approved an application from Disha Management, LLC to construct a Sapling School Childcare Center on the site of the former Krowicki Gorny Memorial Home, also known as the King Mansion, at 211 Westfield Avenue.With the King Mansion set to b...

SCOTCH PLAINS — Township Manager Al Mirabella will retire in early September after ten and a half years of running the day-to-day business of the municipal government.“I’ve loved this job more than any other job I’ve had,” he said as he made the announcement at the township council’s meeting on Tues...

WESTFIELD — The Westfield Town Council formally passed five ordinances during its Tuesday meeting, with topics ranging from parking permit fees to bans on electric bicycles and scooters on park pathways. Mayor Shelley Brindle and Councilman David Contract were absent from the meeting. Councilwoman L...