COUNTY– New Jersey State Senator Jon Bramnick hosted a Town Hall at the Italian American Club in Westfield on May 28. The Representative of the twenty-first legislative district briefly spoke about affordable housing, rising healthcare costs, and other issues pertaining to the region. Bramnick invit...

AREA — Rebecca Bennettt, a former U.S. Navy helicopter pilot, will square off against Congressman Tom Kean Jr. for control of New Jersey’s 7th Congressional district in November according to unofficial results released Tuesday night.Bennett, who secured the Democratic nomination over challengers Tin...

GARWOOD — The Garwood Borough Council passed a Bond Resolution on Thursday to fund $520,000 worth of capital improvements, including new lighting at the train station underpass, and new equipment for the Police, Fire, and Public Works Departments.All members of the Council were present.The Council a...

FANWOOD – The Borough Council hopes to formally approve the 2026 municipal budget at its meeting next week after delays in State approval led to the governing body holding a public hearing last week but deferring a final vote. The $13.3 million spending plan will be financed in part by an $8.4 milli...

CRANFORD – On March 27, the Township of Cranford proposed an Order to dismiss the case of Thilly v. The Township of Cranford, et al. Judge Evelyn Padin and Magistrate Judge Michael A. Hammer received the final written arguments from both sides on April 13 and are currently deciding which way the law...

WESTFIELD — The Downtown Westfield Corporation reported strong sponsorship dollars at its May 20 Board meeting, reaching $11,000 so far this year. Members Anastasia Harrison, Michael La Place, Councilman Vik Venkataraman, and Mayor Jeremy Berman were absent from the meeting.Board Chair Jeff Kirschen...

FANWOOD — Dan Weiss calls libraries “that vital ‘third place’ for families and the community.” He said the library is “one of the very few places where anyone can come, anytime, and take advantage of all the library has to offer, or just hang out and be.” And, he added, “it costs nothing.” Mr. Weiss...

WESTFIELD — The Westfield Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) Monday gave its conditional approval to a proposed remodel on Dudley Avenue that the homeowner says will bring better a sense of cohesion to the property.Karen Kowalenko purchased her home at 218 Dudley Avenue West in 2019 and got to w...

CLARK – Following the end of National Police Week, three new Police Officers were sworn into the Clark Police Department at the Clark Council Meeting on May 18.Officers Patrick Thompson, Joseph Greenbush, and Yaya Coulibaly took the oath of office, which was administered by MayorAngelAlbanese. Famil...

MOUNTAINSIDE —The Mountainside Council voted this week to designate an area of existing commercial properties along State Route 22 as an overlay zone for inclusionary housing.“This brings us into compliance with theAffordable HousingAct,” Councilman Alex Van Deusen said, speaking during a public mee...