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Towns to Celebrate Independence Day
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Towns to Celebrate Independence Day
Thursday, June 26, 2025
AREA — Starting this weekend, multiple area communities will present Independence Day celebrations offering an array of activities and capped off by glittery firework displays.Scotch PlainsThe township will lead off local festivities this Saturday, June 28, at Shady Rest Country Club, 820 Jerusalem ...
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Clark Board of Education Honors ALJ Seniors and BOE Members
By DEVON GOHDE 
Thursday, June 26, 2025
CLARK — Monday evening’s meeting of the Clark Board of Education (BOE) was a night to celebrate the achievements of the recentArthur L. Johnson High School (ALJ) graduates as well as the members of the BOE themselves. ALJ Principal Tara Oliveira took to the podium to congratulate Valedictorian Krist...
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Immigration Advocates Criticize ICE, Decry Plans to Sell Jail
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Immigration Advocates Criticize ICE, Decry Plans to Sell Jail
By FRED T. ROSSI 
Thursday, June 19, 2025
COUNTY — More than two dozen immigration activists and advocates last week continued to criticize Union County’s plans to sell a vacant jail complex in Elizabeth, fearing it will be purchased by a for-profit prison company and converted into an immigrant detention center similar to a controversial f...
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After Repeated Delays, Fanwood Okays 2025 Budget, Taxes to Rise
By FRED T. ROSSI 
Thursday, June 19, 2025
FANWOOD — After several delays, the borough council this week approved the 2025 municipal budget, which includes an average hike in the municipal portion of property taxes of about $179.The council had introduced the $13.407-million spending plan in April and was scheduled to hold a public hearing a...
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New Garwood Police Chief, Police Officers Sworn In
By DEVON GOHDE 
Thursday, June 19, 2025
GARWOOD — During the regular meeting of the borough governing body on Thursday, Mayor Jen Blumenstock swore in Garwood’s newest police chief, Jonathan Pridy, along with two other veteran officers.“This is very special for me, to be able to do this and swear in our officers tonight,” she said. “There...
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Clark Residents Concerned Over Council’s Actions
By DEVON GOHDE 
Thursday, June 19, 2025
CLARK — During the Clark Township Council meeting held on Monday night, resident John Greaves, who also is running for mayor in the upcoming November election, expressed concerns about the way in which the mayor and council conduct themselves when responding to public comments.He stated that Council...
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Planning Board Backs New Housing Figures
By FRED T. ROSSI 
Thursday, June 19, 2025
SCOTCH PLAINS — The planning board on Monday gave its backing to the township’s acceptance of the latest round of affordable-housing obligations, which will be less than originally expected.Last October, the state Department of CommunityAffairs (DCA) released new affordable-housing goals for the nex...
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Westfield BOE Congratulates Students on Achievements
By MADOLYN LAURINE 
Thursday, June 19, 2025
WESTFIELD — The Westfield Board of Education gathered Tuesday for its final meeting of the 20242025 school year, during which it named various honors and awards for the district’s sports teams, arts programs and members of this year’s graduating class. Board member Sonal Patel was absent from the me...
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WHS Grads Return to Renovate Staff Lounge
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WHS Grads Return to Renovate Staff Lounge
By MADOLYN LAURINE 
Thursday, June 12, 2025
WESTFIELD — Summer is almost here and construction has yet to begin on major projects slated for Westfield schools, but staff at Westfield High School (WHS) can now enjoy a fully renovated lounge thanks to Ellie and Mike of Ellie Mroz Designs and Michael Robert Construction. The local interior-desig...
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Recreation Commission Looking At Upgrades to Haven Park
By FRED T. ROSSI 
Thursday, June 12, 2025
SCOTCH PLAINS — The recreation commission on Monday discussed some ideas for upgrading Haven Park and hoped that neighborhood residents will attend next month’s meeting, which will be held at that park, so they can offer their own ideas for improving the park.The installation of new perimeter fencin...
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Advocates Lose Appeal of OWP Lawsuit
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Advocates Lose Appeal of OWP Lawsuit
By LAUREN S. BARR 
Friday, June 27, 2025
WESTFIELD — The New Jersey Appellate Court upheld the Lower Court’s ruling dismissing The Westfield Advocates for Responsible Development’s (WARD) law...
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E-Bikes Banned from Park Trails and Paths in Westfield
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E-Bikes Banned from Park Trails and Paths in Westfield
By MADOLYN LAURINE 
Thursday, June 26, 2025
WESTFIELD — Visitors to town parks will now have to park their electric bicycles and scooters after the town council during its Tuesday meeting passed...
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Residents Decry Approval of South Ave. Apt. Application
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Residents Decry Approval of South Ave. Apt. Application
By FRED T. ROSSI 
Thursday, July 3, 2025
FANWOOD — Despite opposition from neighborhood residents, the planning board last month approved an application to develop property on South Avenue in...
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JCC of Central New Jersey Names New Bd. of Directors
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JCC of Central New Jersey Names New Bd. of Directors
Thursday, June 26, 2025
SCOTCH PLAINS — The JCC of Central New Jersey has announced its new board of directors for the 2025-2026 year. At the JCC’s annual meeting June 9, Lau...
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Towns to Celebrate Independence Day
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Towns to Celebrate Independence Day
Thursday, June 26, 2025
AREA — Starting this weekend, multiple area communities will present Independence Day celebrations offering an array of activities and capped off by g...
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