AREA — New Jersey Democrats managed to maintain control of their legislative majorities on Tuesday despite tight margins in certain districts. “Thisisasignificantaccomplishment forDemocratswhoareovercomingtough political challenges with hard work and effective campaigns,” said Senate President Nick ...

By DEVON GOHDECLARK — After suffering a terrible motor vehicle accident back in July, board member Lorraine J.Aklonis was able to return to her seat on the board of education after going through rehabilitation and physical therapy.“I thank you all for your good wishes, your texts, and your phone cal...

SCOTCH PLAINS — After an extended discussion, the zoning board of adjustment last week gave its approval for a homeowner to install an in-ground swimming pool in his back yard.John Cicero said the rectangularshaped, 12-foot by 24-foot pool would be situated six feet from the side-yard property line,...

By LAUREN S. BARR FANWOOD – Fanwood’s incumbent mayor and council members won reelection unopposed Tuesday night. Democratic Mayor Colleen Mahr won a sixth four-year term, with 1,430 votes. Council President Jeffrey Banks (1,400) and Councilman Anthony Carter (1,405) won new three-year terms, ensuri...

GARWOOD — In Garwood, the three Democrats running for council seats had slim leads on Tuesday night, before all the mail-in and provisional ballots had been tallied. Incumbent Vincent Kearney led with 592 votes in his bid for a second term, while his running mate, Karina Boto, had 577. They led Repu...

GARWOOD — A 71-year-old Garwood man who was renting a home on North Avenue was killed Friday evening in a three-alarm fire that tore through the multi-family residence for several hours. The Garwood Fire Department was dispatched to the 100 block of North Avenue at approximately 4:52 p.m. in respons...

Updated Tuesday, November 7, 2023 ~ 11:06 p.m. ~ Unofficial Results * Denotes Incumbent, ☑️ indicates projected winner Westfield Turf Field at Edison School YES – 4,460 NO – 5,757 ☑️ Ward 1 Emily Root (D)* – 1,388 Todd Saunders (R) – 1,508☑️ Ward 2 Michael Armento (R) – 1,352☑️ Erika Vargas-Garrison...

WESTFIELD — A member of the Westfield Board of Education (BOE) who has been accused of perpetuating anti-Semitic ideologies is facing her second state-level ethics complaint of the year. The complaint, filed with the School Ethics Commission by board member Brendan Galligan, alleges that Sahar Aziz,...

CLARK Wednesday, October 25, police took a report of a shoplifting incident that occurred at the CVS Pharmacy, located at 241 Westfield Avenue. An unidentified male suspect was seen placing laundry detergent in a shopping cart and later removing it and passing all points of sale without paying. The ...

Westfield Council Ward 1 (Vote for 1) Emily Root - DEM* Age: 50 Education/ Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree from the University of California, Santa Cruz, Master’s Degree from New York University. I’m currently one of two Ward 1 council members. I am Chair of the Public Safety Committee, and on the ...