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SPF Schools Activate Funding For Unhoused Students
ByMADOLYNLAURINE 
Thursday, February 26, 2026
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD — The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Public Schools is activating special funding for students facing housing instability, according to Business Administrator Christopher Jones and Director of Special Services Marisa Stefani, who updated the School Board at its reglular meeting last wee...
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DWC To Refocus Design Standards
ByMADOLYNLAURINE 
Thursday, February 26, 2026
WESTFIELD — The Downtown Westfield Corporation met Wednesday to discuss its plans to prioritize new design initiatives in 2026, with the goals of boosting community interest in downtown and supporting businesses in the Special Improvement District (SID). All members of the Board were present, with M...
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Cranford Scout To Overhaul Roosevelt Lot
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Cranford Scout To Overhaul Roosevelt Lot
By KATIE MOEN 
Thursday, February 26, 2026
CRANFORD — A junior at Cranford High School is hoping to earn his Eagle Scout Badge by turning an underutilized lot into a viable parking area for Roosevelt Park.Last week, Alec Ritter, 17, presented his ideas for rehabbing a parking area that dates back to the days of Roosevelt School, which opened...
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SP Planning Board Reviews Affordable Housing Ords.
By FRED T. ROSSI 
Thursday, February 26, 2026
SCOTCH PLAINS — The Planning Board on Monday discussed a series of proposed ordinances that will help the Township meet its affordable housing obligations over the next nine years.Last summer, the Township Council endorsed the latest round of affordable- housing obligations for the coming decade tha...
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Cranford Discusses Pool Upgrades, Affordable Housing
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Cranford Discusses Pool Upgrades, Affordable Housing
By KATIE MOEN 
Thursday, February 19, 2026
CRANFORD – Revitalization efforts are expected to begin at the Orange Avenue Pool this Spring now that Cranford Township representatives have voted to their resources and finances on one swim facility instead of two for the coming season. On Tuesday, the Township Committee voted to approve a $32,000...
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District 21 Assemblymen Say They Will Prioritize Affordability
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District 21 Assemblymen Say They Will Prioritize Affordability
By SYDNEY HERSKOWITZ 
Thursday, February 19, 2026
AREA — Andrew Macurdy and Vincent Kearney were both sworn in last month, beginning their first terms representing New Jersey’s 21st Legislative District in the General Assembly after unseating long-time incumbent Rep ublicans Nancy Muñoz and Michele Matsikoudis. The new Assemblymen said they plan to...
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Fanwood Council Briefed on Budget ‘Challenges’
By FRED T. ROSSI 
Thursday, February 19, 2026
FANWOOD – With the municipal budget soon to be finalized and introduced, Borough Administrator Jesse Moehlman briefed the borough council on Tuesday about some of the “challenges we face.”While officials await analysis of the annual financial statement to ascertain how much revenue will be generated...
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County Files Suit Over Reservoir Encroachment
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County Files Suit Over Reservoir Encroachment
By KATIE MOEN 
Thursday, February 19, 2026
AREA — Union County has filed suit against Clark property owners for allegedly adding several backyard amenities to land that they do not own. Late last year, the county filed an encroachment suit against Michael and Linda Savvis, whose Elisa Land property backs up against the county-owned Clark Res...
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Leader Staff Recognized By New Jersey Press Association
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Leader Staff Recognized By New Jersey Press Association
Thursday, February 19, 2026
WESTFIELD – The Leader earned two first place awards – one for feature writing and another for editorial content – during this year’s New Jersey Press Association (NJPA) contest. Publisher Lauren Barr was recognized with a first place award in the category of Responsible Journalism for her editorial...
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Clark Council Addresses Attorney General Complaint
By MADOLYN LAURINE 
Thursday, February 19, 2026
CLARK — MayorAngelAlbanese began Tuesday’s Township Council meeting by addressing the recent civil complaint filed against the township by NJ State Attorney General Matthew Platkin, along with the inciting incidents of racial bias from former Mayor Salvatore Bonoccorso and members of the Clark Polic...
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Saks Global Awarded $500 Million In Relief Funds
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Saks Global Awarded $500 Million In Relief Funds
By KATIE MOEN 
Thursday, April 30, 2026
WESTFIELD — A U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge for the Southern District of Texas last week signed off on $500 million worth of exit financing that Saks Gl...
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Tensions Build As Ash Brook Conditions Deteriorate
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Tensions Build As Ash Brook Conditions Deteriorate
By KATIE MOEN 
Thursday, April 23, 2026
SCOTCH PLAINS — The Ash Brook Golf Course, located in Scotch Plains, has fully reopened for the Spring season, but players say that flooding, neglect ...
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Blue Devils Fall to Summit, 9-6, Ridgewood in Lacrosse OT, 6-5
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Blue Devils Fall to Summit, 9-6, Ridgewood in Lacrosse OT, 6-5
Thursday, April 30, 2026
Prepared by DAVID B. CORBINThree Top-8 ranked boys lacrosse teams battled it out for supremacy at Gary Kehler Stadium in Westfield on April 22 and Apr...
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Garwood Planning Board Reviews Food Truck Ord.
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Garwood Planning Board Reviews Food Truck Ord.
By DEVON GOHDE 
Thursday, April 30, 2026
GARWOOD – The Garwood Planning Board last week discussed a pending ordinance that would require food truck operators to apply for permits any timethey...
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Early Morning Fire Destroys Westfield Home
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Early Morning Fire Destroys Westfield Home
ByKATIEMOEN 
Thursday, April 30, 2026
WESTFIELD — A Kirkview Circle home has been deemed uninhabitable following an early morning fire that destroyed the two-and-a-half story residence on ...
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