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Community Mourns The Passing Of Tom Lewis
By KATIE MOEN 
Thursday, August 21, 2025
CLARK — A beloved Rahway teacher and longtime member of the Clark Board of Education (BOE) passed away last week to the great dismay of his friends, family, colleagues and peers. Thomas Lewis, a 20-year-member and the current Vice-President of the Clark BOE, is remembered by those who knew him well ...
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SP Council Hears Residents’ Concerns About Flooding
By FRED T. ROSSI 
Thursday, August 21, 2025
SCOTCH PLAINS — A group of residents spoke to the township council on Tuesday about the severe flooding that occurred on their streets during the July 14 storm and pleaded with municipal officials to start taking serious action to prevent similar occurrences in the future.For the better part of an h...
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Cranford Residents Demand Action on Flooding
By KATIE MOEN 
Thursday, August 21, 2025
CRANFORD — Residents of a flood-prone Cranford neighborhood approached the Township Committee on Tuesday to demand solutions to a long-standing floodwater mitigation problem that has led to recurrent property damage and emotional distress.“I think it’s important that you hear our stories and underst...
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Rec Commission Seeks Grant Funds, Looks to Busy Fall
By FRED T. ROSSI 
Thursday, August 21, 2025
SCOTCH PLAINS – The Recreation Commission will apply for a County matching grant that will be used for smaller-scale upgrades to the Township parks. Some possible projects, according to Recreation Director Julie Buonaguro, include new pavilions, picnic tables, covered dugouts and newer bleachers. Sh...
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Mountainside Discusses Test Results, Welcomes New Staff
By MADOLYN LAURINE 
Thursday, August 21, 2025
MOUNTAINSIDE — The Mountainside Board of Education held a brief meeting Tuesday to discuss the results of their Spring 2025 English Language Learner program and welcome the district’s new supervisor of buildings and grounds, Mike Marini. Superintendent Christopher Kinney also shared plans for the st...
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County Announces First Plein Air Painting Event at Deserted Village
Thursday, August 21, 2025
COUNTY – The Union County Board of County Commissioners is pleased to announce the first annual Plein Air Painting Event at the historic Deserted Village of Feltville in Berkeley Heights, on Saturday, September 27, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Artists of all levels are invited to bring their easels and ca...
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Westfield Council Debates New Zoning Permit Requirements
By KATIE MOEN 
Thursday, August 14, 2025
WESTFIELD — The members of the Westfield Town Council are preparing to introduce an ordinance that, if adopted, would allow the town to implement a new zoning permit process for “backyard” projects like patios, permanent sheds and fire pits.“There are a lot of smaller projects that are happening in ...
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Roadside Memorial Created In Honor Of Slain Cyclist
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Roadside Memorial Created In Honor Of Slain Cyclist
By KATIE MOEN 
Thursday, August 14, 2025
WESTFIELD —Aroadside memorial has been erected in honor of Wajih Abdul-Haqq, a 71-year-old Kenilworth man who lost his life to an intoxicated driver while riding his bicycle down North Avenue last week.On Monday, family members and friends gathered at the site of the crash to pay homage to Mr. Abdul...
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NJ Transit Vows More One-Seat Rides Along Raritan Valley Line
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NJ Transit Vows More One-Seat Rides Along Raritan Valley Line
By FRED T. ROSSI 
Thursday, August 14, 2025
FANWOOD – Mayor Colleen Mahr said this week that New Jersey Transit has committed to adding more one-seat rides along the Raritan Valley Line into Manhattan by next fall.At Monday’s Borough Council meeting, the Mayor said that she and other Mayors of towns along the Raritan Valley Line have been mee...
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Sexual Abuse Allegations at Youth Detention Center Levied Against County
By KATIE MOEN 
Thursday, August 14, 2025
AREA – Numerous men are speaking out against years of sexual abuse that they allegedly suffered as children while in the custody of the former Union County Juvenile Detention Center (UCJDC).According to an official complaint filed late last month, five plaintiffs identified only as R.C., K.B., L.R.,...
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Washington School Show Celebrates 79 Years
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Washington School Show Celebrates 79 Years
Thursday, January 15, 2026
WESTFIELD -- Westfield’s Washington Elementary “Washington School Show” returns for its 79th annual performance with a unique production entitled, “Le...
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Saks Bankruptcy Leads To Questions For Westfield Redevel.
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Saks Bankruptcy Leads To Questions For Westfield Redevel.
By KATIE MOEN 
Thursday, January 22, 2026
WESTFIELD – The news that Saks Global, the managing entity behind the One Westfield Place Redevelopment Project, would be filing for bankruptcy made g...
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Cranford Legal Battle Draws To A Close After Three Years
By KATIE MOEN 
Thursday, January 15, 2026
CRANFORD – A legal battle that has been stretching out for almost three years between the Township of Cranford and an active member of its Police Depa...
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Annette Marie Capone Annette Marie (nee Esposito) Capone, 81, died on January 12, 2026, surrounded by family. Born in Jersey City, New Jersey, she gre...
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