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...

COUNTY — The Union County Board of County Commissioners is proud to announce the return of the Union County Means Business (UCMB) Expo, taking place on Wednesday, September 10, from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Warinanco Sports Center in Roselle.“This Expo is about fueling the energy, ideas, and ambit...

STATE - Legislation that will require the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) to create digital driver’s licenses and digital non-driver ID cards was recently signed into law. Bill A3518, sponsored by Assemblywoman Annette Quijano, Assemblyman William Sampson, and Assemblyman Clinton Calabrese...

WESTFIELD – The Westfield Regional Health Department continues to work closely with Animal Control to locate the potentially rabid raccoon responsible for biting 3 residents last week through trapping and continued canvassing. While there have been no additional incidents, the department is followin...