SCOTCH PLAINS — At last Thursday’s meeting of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of Education, Business Administrator Christopher Jones said the national bus driver shortage has impacted the district. The district has multiple contingency plans to handle regular disruptions to transportation services, ...

GARWOOD — The Garwood Council approved changes to the borough bylaws that would change the roles and makeup of council committees. The ordinances were introduced during Monday’s meeting of the governing body. Borough Administrator Kyle Harris introduced the changes during his report. “What it comes ...

WESTFIELD — A Westfield home that has watched the community grow up around its eaves may be getting a second lease on life as the area’s newest living history project. The pre-Revolutionary War home, located at 112 Ferris Place, is one of two local sites that were recently approved by the Westfield ...

WESTFIELD — The Westfield Police Department will soon have a few more eyes on the street thanks to recently-adopted town resolutions that aim to bring new body cameras and technology to the department. “I am very appreciative to the mayor and council for accommodating this request,” said Westfield C...

GARWOOD – The Garwood Board of Education voted to fill the seat left vacant by Dr. Mary Ann Kjetsaa at the most recent meeting. The seat had been unoccupied for two months while the Board looked for a replacement. The Board of Education held interviews during the Board of Education meeting on Novemb...

SCOTCH PLAINS – The plan to develop the Snuffy’s/Pantagis property — declared dead earlier this year — is being revived after the Lidl supermarket chain recently purchased the site and made plans to build a supermarket, a commuter bus park-and-ride lot and a smaller retail building. At the redevelop...

TRENTON — Although Democrats were ultimately able to maintain control of the New Jersey Legislature following this year’s tumultuous election, the party’s grip on the Garden State appears to be loosening for the first time in decades. On Wednesday, long-time Senate President Stephen Sweeney, D-Glouc...

By JENNIFER GLACKIN For The Westfield Leader WESTFIELD — Many residents came to the microphone during the public-comment portion of Tuesday’s Westfield Board of Education meeting to read excerpts from “The Bluest Eye” by Toni Morrison, which was on the agenda as part of an elective entitled American...

TRENTON — Although Democrats were ultimately able to maintain control of the New Jersey Legislature following this year’s tumultuous election, the party’s grip on the Garden State appears to be loosening for the first time in decades. On Wednesday, long-time Senate President Stephen Sweeney, D-Glouc...

FANWOOD — Some people contribute to their hometowns more than others. Earl P. Phillips, a lifelong Fanwood resident, World War II veteran and dedicated retired police officer, is one such individual. Mr. Phillips turned 100 on October 22, with his family, including his wife, Margaret, or “Peggy,” of...