COUNTY– With the Real ID deadline fast approaching, there is an alternative choice for those who want the convenience of an official ID. “One option,” Union County Clerk Joanne Rajoppi said, “is a United States Passport Card, which is a wallet- sized plastic ID that serves as proof of US citizenship...

CLARK — Clark Township’s longtime Recreation Director Ralph Bernardo has been named as Union County’s Volunteer of the Year, in recognition of his dedicated efforts to keep local kids away from drugs and alcohol.“This is a really important program,” Mr. Bernardo said of the Clark Municipal Alliance ...

MOUNTAINSIDE – Since the Winter months, Mountainside residents have been experiencing incidents of rusty, discolored and foul smelling water. Residents say the issue has spread to kitchen sinks, dishwashers, washing machines, bathtubs, showers and even drinking fountains. Following the many complain...

CLARK — The Clark Township Council introduced its $33-million municipal budget on Monday, which Mayor Angel Albanese said will be used to fund various essential services such as public safety, parks, recreation, senior programs and the library.The 2025 budget, which has increased by about $2.7 milli...

GARWOOD — During Tuesday night’s regular meeting of the Garwood mayor and council, Councilman Vincent Kearney followed up during council comments on a resident’s request that the governing body pass a resolution in support of the “Packaging Product Stewardship Act” bill.The “Packaging Product Stewar...

COUNTY — The Union County Board of County Commissioners announced last week that it would be funding approximately $1.5 million in grant appropriations to help local municipalities tackle a variety of capital- improvement projects throughout their communities.The funding, Commissioner Rebecca Willia...

WESTFIELD — The Westfield Town Council voted Tuesday to approve an annual operating budget of $53.4 million that town officials say will be used to fund salaries and benefits packages for municipal employees, increase public-safety initiatives and provide opportunities for new public-service program...

AREA—New Jersey teens will soon have to spend a lot more time behind the wheel before they can earn their driver’s license thanks to a new state law that mandates 50 hours of practice time for all new drivers. The law, which went into effect earlier this year, applies to student drivers with a learn...

WESTFIELD — At Out Run Your Fork, a Westfield-based personal training and nutrition center, physical fitness is only part of the picture. “When you walk in the door, we see you as a whole person,” said Tony Bianchino, a longtime personal trainer and the founder of Out Run Your Fork. “Whether you’re ...

FANWOOD — Given what the governing body feels is a saturation of local cannabis retailers in surrounding towns, the borough council is instead focusing on allowing a cannabis cultivation and manufacturing facility to possibly operate in Fanwood. Last October, the council, citing an upcoming squeeze ...