MOUNTAINSIDE — The Mountainside Council opted to move its scheduled meeting to an earlier time slot on Monday so that elected officials could more easily join residents, community representatives and first responders for the borough’s annual National Night Out celebration.National Night Out, a commu...

WESTFIELD — An elevated version of one of the world’s favorite street foods is now on the menu in downtown Westfield.“The great thing about tacos is that you can really do anything you want to with them, “ Jessica Philips, owner of A Taco Affair, told The Leader last week, “You can keep things simpl...

WESTFIELD -- A 71-year-old Kenilworth man was killed Friday morning during a multi-vehicle car accident on North Avenue West. Police responded to reports of the crash, which also involved an overturned vehicle, at approximately 10 a.m. As a result of the crash, the bicyclist sustained traumatic inju...

COUNTY — After several months of heated public conversation, the Union County Board of County Commissioners announced Thursday that it would not be selling its largelyvacated jail complex for use as either an immigration detention center or as any other type of privatized prison.“Given the troubling...

WESTFIELD — A two-story, 1920’s-era home on Shackamaxon Avenue is facing demolition following an informal review by the Westfield Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) that revealed no specific historical, cultural, architectural, aesthetic, or other significance that would make the property a good...

MOUNTAINSIDE — Those looking for an outdoor escape often turn to Watchung Reservation for hiking, biking, and fishing. But residents also have access to a unique Union County tradition: horseback riding. This year marks the 100 year anniversary of the Watchung Stable, which houses nearly 100 horses....

CLARK — A vacant former bank at the intersection of Westfield Avenue and Joseph Street will likely be added to a growing list of condemnable buildings along the downtown corridor.Last week, during a regular meeting of the Mayor and Council, Clark TownshipAdministrator James Ulrich explained that the...

FANWOOD – Borough officials are set to move forward with exterior renovations to the historic 150-yearold train station building on the north side of the train station.Earlier this month, the Borough received a $500,000 state grant to be used for the project, which Mayor Colleen Mahr, at last week’s...

GARWOOD – The Garwood Republican Committee is proud to officially endorse Brenda Caffrey and Laura Spina Thomson for Garwood Borough Council in the upcoming election.“These two outstanding women bring unmatched dedication, experience, and love for our community,” said Kimberly Salmon, Chairwoman of ...

CRANFORD – Effective July 1, 2025, Battalion Chief Leo Schaeffer will retire from the Cranford Fire Department. Battalion Chief Schaeffer began serving as a Call Firefighter in 1994. He was hired as a Career Firefighter in 2000. He was appointed as a Fire Inspector in 2005, promoted to Lieutenant in...