SCOTCH PLAINS – A Township homeowner’s request to retain 40 pigeons on his property was rejected last week by the Zoning Board of Adjustment to keep 40 homing pigeons as service animals to help him with his mental health conditions of depression and anxiety. After hearings on the matter were postpon...

SCOTCHPLAINS—TheRecreation Commission this week looked at concept plans for a new playground at Haven Park, which is also slated to have its basketball court refurbished.The Park has been discussed for the past few years, Commission Chairman Mike Walsh noted at Monday’s meeting. He said the neighbor...

MOUNTAINSIDE – Mountainside schools have made progress towards addressing issues related to Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying within the district.On Tuesday, during a regular meeting of the Board of Education, Superintendent Christopher Kinney presented the results of the 2024-2025Anti-Bullying ...

WESTFIELD — The recipe for a perfect summer day includes delicious food and activities, all sound tracked by entertaining music. Arts on the Lawn, an upcoming event hosted by Westfield High School, checks those boxes and more. On Saturday May 16, families are invited to come support and celebrate st...

AREA — Four Democratic candidates vying for the party nod in New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District met Tuesday to debate affordability, healthcare and international policy amid Rep. Tom Kean Jr.’s continued absence. The debate, sponsored by the New Jersey Globe and Rider University, was held at Th...

WESTFIELD — Teachers from across the district were honored with a slate of awards at Tuesday’s Westfield Board of Education meeting, where they were recognized for their impact as educators and staff members of the year. Fellow faculty, administrators, families and students filled every seat in Cafe...

CLARK — A former teacher in the Clark public school system has pled guilty to charges related to child endangerment and the possession of illicit materials involving minors. Matthew Serwedes, 49, who taught Multimedia Technologies and supervised the Clark public school district’s KTV station for app...

WESTFIELD — Three members of the Westfield Board of Education were sworn in Tuesday at the board’s annual re-organization meeting. Incumbent Kent Diamond was joined by Patrick Duffy and Anthony Tessitore, whose terms will last until 2029. The three candidates ran uncontested in the April election. B...

SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD — Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of Education President Evan Murray announced his resignation from the Board after nearly twelve years of service, citing growing work obligations. Mr. Murray made the announcement at last Thursday’s Board meeting with all members present.Mr. Murray...

WESTFIELD — Though it may still be several years before Westfield’s plans for Tamaques Park come to fruition, residents will now have the chance to take a virtual stroll around the grounds and provide additional commentary courtesy of a new interactive concept plan provided by the town’s contracted ...