TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy announced December 16 that he is granting clemency to 36 individuals, including 33 pardons and three commutations. The announcement marks Governor Murphy’s first exercise of his pardon power.These actions build on the Governor’s efforts to address unfairness that has e...

WESTFIELD — Members of the Westfield Board of Education donned festive holiday sweaters on December 17 for their final meeting of the calendar year. The meeting started with a performance by the Westfield High School Chorale, who sang a selection of Christmas and Hanukkah songs. Moving on to its reg...

SCOTCH PLAINS — The township council closed out its business for the year on Tuesday night, and Mayor Joshua Losardo said he is looking for progress on multiple fronts in 2025. Speaking to Union County HAWK after the council’s final meeting of 2024, the mayor said he is hopeful that, “we will secure...

FANWOOD — The borough council wrapped up its 2024 session on Monday evening by welcoming a local Girl Scout troop that not only led the meeting in the pledge of allegiance but also stayed for the entire 40-minute meeting to get an up-close view of how local government operates.The procedures and pro...

CLARK — During Monday night’s regular meeting of the Clark Township Council, Councilman Brian P. Toal asked Business Administrator Jim Ulrich to weigh in on the recent drone sightings in New Jersey. Councilman Toal stated that he has been receiving calls and texts regarding updates on the sightings....

We applaud Governor Murphy for signing into law last week the Freedom to Read Act, which prohibits public schools and libraries from banning books and also protects librarians from legal hassles. It’s a shot in the arm for personal and academic freedom and a shot across the bow to those extremists w...

TRENTON – Stephen N. Zielinski Sr., a dedicated advocate for the hardworking people of New Jersey, has officially declared his candidacy for Governor. Promising “Leadership that Works,” Mr. Zielinski is determined to prioritize the interests of New Jersey residents, without the influence of corporat...

SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD – Scotch Plains and Fanwood residents are invited to an in-person, open-mic community forums in January to learn how the Tuesday, January 28 vote would address the space constraints and pressing infrastructure needs in Scotch Plains-Fanwood Public Schools, at a significantly lo...

TRENTON–GovernorPhilMurphy last week announced that Kris Kolluri will serve as the next President and CEO of NJ TRANSIT following the resignation of Kevin Corbett, who will continue to serve in the position until January 15th, 2025. The NJ TRANSIT Board of Directors unanimously voted to confirm the ...

TRENTON – Luigi Mangione, the suspect charged with killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, was found in possession of a 3D-printed gun that is believed to have been used in the crime. These untraceable firearms, commonly known as “ghost guns,” have become a growing threat to public safety in Ne...