FANWOOD – A number of trafficrelated changes are in the offing, mainly pertaining to reduced speed limits and restricted turns on certain streets.At last week’s Borough Council meeting, Lt. Dan Kranz said the Police Department is “always looking at ways to make the Borough safer” and “to make traffi...

CRANFORD — The Cranford Township Committee heard from resident Will Thilly Monday night, who accused the governing body of knowing about the CoreWeave A.I. data center in neighboring Kenilworth before the project came into the public light earlier this year. Commissioner Paul Gallo was absent from t...

AREA — Over a million spectators have already flooded into New Jersey to catch the Fifa World Cup at MetLife stadium, and even more visitors are expected to arrive as the matches continue.According to information provided by NJ Transit, between 21,000 and 26,000 take the train to each game at the st...

FANWOOD – The introduction of an ordinance to update the Borough’s existing ordinance related to tax abatements led to several extended discussions amongst professionals and residents about abatements that have been granted for several significant development projects along the South Avenue corridor...

MOUNTAINSIDE — The Mountainside Community Pool, which first opened in the summer of 1967, is likely nearing the end of its lifespan as conditions at the facility continue to deteriorate.“Unfortunately, the pool has reached the point where a major renovation could be necessary,” Mayor Paul Mirabelli ...

CLARK — The Township of Clark is pushing back against a recent Court decision that will allow a discrimination suit to move ahead despite lengthy delays.In January of this year, outgoing Attorney General Matthew Platkin accused the Township, its former leadership and its Police Department of showing...

GARWOOD — Garwood Mayor Jen Blumenstock announced that the Borough will now host its own Tuesday night summer concert series on the patio at the Vermella 450 South Avenue. The inaugural events can now take advantage of the Council’s newly passed food truck ordinance, which received full approval at ...

WESTFIELD — Two community groups from the Westfield Public Schools spoke out at Tuesday’s Board of Education meeting, with parents from Washington Elementary School raising concerns over changes to the upcoming school year. Another set of parents across grade levels petitioned the board to address w...

SCOTCH PLAINS – Residents living near Haven Park were supportive of the Recreation Commission’s plans to upgrade the neighborhood park, which is slated to receive new playground equipment and a new full-size basketball court.The Commission held its monthly meeting at the park on Monday so that those...

M O U N T A I N S I D E — Mountainside Superintendent Christopher Kinney acknowledged many students and staff and thanked them for their hard work this year at both Deerfield and Beechwood Schools during a regular meeting of the Board of Education on Tuesday.In the month of April, about 102 Mountain...