AREA — Longtime Clark Mayor Sal Bonaccorso, who currently is facing state-level charges of fraud and misconduct, has announced his intention to seek re-election later this year. According to information provided by the township, Mr. Bonaccorso, a Republican who has served as mayor since 2001, will b...

WESTFIELD — The driver of a motor vehicle that crashed into a North Avenue residence on Monday has been charged with a moving violation by the Westfield Police Department.The home, a two-and-a-half-story residence, has been deemed uninhabitable due to structural damages sustained during the incident...

SCOTCH PLAINS — Citing what they say will be negative effects on their property values as well as potential increased flooding risks, two dozen township residents living adjacent to the Westfield Conservation Center have joined a lawsuit seeking to stop the construction of a cell tower at the site. ...

WESTFIELD — Six candidates, including two incumbents, will be vying for three, three-year terms on the Westfield Board of Education during next month’s election. On Monday, the candidates met for a virtual forum to share their thoughts on district spending, inclusion and the future of the district. ...

SCOTCH PLAINS – The township council on Tuesday introduced the 2024 operating and capital budgets, with the municipal portion of the total property tax levy this year rising by $68 for the average household. The $31.7 million budget, said Deputy Municipal Manager Margaret Heisey, “provides outstandi...

WESTFIELD — A Westfield High School student who has been advocating for stronger digital privacy laws and protections traveled to Washington, D.C. earlier this month to witness President Joe Biden deliver this year’s State of the Union Address. “It was an incredible experience,” said Francesca Mani,...

MOUNTAINSIDE — The Mountainside Borough Council voted to introduce its 2024 budget during its regular meeting on Tuesday evening.According to Mayor Paul Mirabella, this is the first time in recent years that the new budget has translated to an increase for Mountainside residents.According to his bud...

AREA — Legislation that would have redefined governmental transparency and more strictly regulated access to public records was pulled from the agenda of the state Assembly Appropriations Committee last week just hours before the matter was set to be put to an official vote. Assembly Speaker Craig C...

FANWOOD — Mayor Colleen Mahr reported on Monday that she had recently toured the inside of the new library and declared that it “looks awesome.”At the borough council’s business meeting, the mayor said that painting has been completed, the flooring has been installed and the carpeting is expected to...

CLARK — Despite a certain amount of public objection, the Clark Council has agreed to allocate a designated percentage of the funds it will generate through a redeveloper’s long-term tax abatement to the local board of education. According to the ordinance, adopted Monday during a regular meeting of...