AREA — Starting this weekend, multiple area communities will present Independence Day celebrations offering an array of activities and capped off by glittery firework displays.Scotch PlainsThe township will lead off local festivities this Saturday, June 28, at Shady Rest Country Club, 820 Jerusalem ...

CLARK — Monday evening’s meeting of the Clark Board of Education (BOE) was a night to celebrate the achievements of the recentArthur L. Johnson High School (ALJ) graduates as well as the members of the BOE themselves. ALJ Principal Tara Oliveira took to the podium to congratulate Valedictorian Krist...

CRANFORD – Cranford Police Officer Nicolette Tufano was recognized this week for her outstanding work in impaired driving enforcement. Officer Tufano was awarded the 2024 “Top Cop” award by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) in recognition of her continued efforts in detecting and arresting drunk ...

SCOTCH PLAINS — Words like “kind,” “humble and loving,” “cared for people” and “blessed to have known him” were among the sentiments township officials past and present expressed as they remembered the various contributions to the community of Mike Michalisin, who died on May 30 at age 85.Mr. Michal...

CRANFORD — Two applicants for major projects in Cranford presented early-stage plans to redevelop an existing rehabilitation facility and gas station, but were met with pushback from the zoning board for failing to present the proper planning documents to the township. Board members Christine Daly a...

COUNTY — More than two dozen immigration activists and advocates last week continued to criticize Union County’s plans to sell a vacant jail complex in Elizabeth, fearing it will be purchased by a for-profit prison company and converted into an immigrant detention center similar to a controversial f...

MOUNTAINSIDE — During Tuesday night’s council meeting, Shobha Sharma and Dorothy Matthews were celebrated for reaching their 100 birthdays. Mayor Paul Mirabelli and the other members of the governing body congratulated the two centenarians; however, only Mrs. Sharma was able to attend the meeting.Mr...

FANWOOD — After several delays, the borough council this week approved the 2025 municipal budget, which includes an average hike in the municipal portion of property taxes of about $179.The council had introduced the $13.407-million spending plan in April and was scheduled to hold a public hearing a...

GARWOOD — During the regular meeting of the borough governing body on Thursday, Mayor Jen Blumenstock swore in Garwood’s newest police chief, Jonathan Pridy, along with two other veteran officers.“This is very special for me, to be able to do this and swear in our officers tonight,” she said. “There...

CLARK — During the Clark Township Council meeting held on Monday night, resident John Greaves, who also is running for mayor in the upcoming November election, expressed concerns about the way in which the mayor and council conduct themselves when responding to public comments.He stated that Council...