SCOTCH PLAINS – The township council on Tuesday introduced the 2024 operating and capital budgets, with the municipal portion of the total property tax levy this year rising by $68 for the average household. The $31.7 million budget, said Deputy Municipal Manager Margaret Heisey, “provides outstandi...

CLARK — Despite a certain amount of public objection, the Clark Council has agreed to allocate a designated percentage of the funds it will generate through a redeveloper’s long-term tax abatement to the local board of education.According to the ordinance, adopted Monday during a regular meeting of ...

COUNTY — As part of its continual efforts to combat food insecurity across the region, the Union County Board of County Commissioners voted last week to allocate $250,000 of itsAmerican Rescue Plan Funding to Union College to help the school provide extra resources for its students.“Our students rep...

FANWOOD — The Borough of Fanwood has been awarded a $70,000 grant award from the NJ Department of Community Affairs (DCA) American Rescue Plan (ARP) Grant Fund to purchase 15 sets of turnout coats and pants for the borough’s volunteer fire department. The grant supports regional and local firefighte...

CRANFORD — Union College of Union County, NJ (UCNJ) continues to prioritize affordability and accessibility for students: for the fifth year in a row, the college is not increasing tuition. The 20242025 tuition rates and budget were approved by the college’s board of trustees at its meeting held on ...

WESTFIELD — A Westfield High School student who has been advocating for stronger digital privacy laws and protections traveled to Washington, D.C. earlier this month to witness President Joe Biden deliver this year’s State of the Union Address. “It was an incredible experience,” said Francesca Mani,...

MOUNTAINSIDE — The Mountainside Borough Council voted to introduce its 2024 budget during its regular meeting on Tuesday evening.According to Mayor Paul Mirabella, this is the first time in recent years that the new budget has translated to an increase for Mountainside residents.According to his bud...

AREA — Legislation that would have redefined governmental transparency and more strictly regulated access to public records was pulled from the agenda of the state Assembly Appropriations Committee last week just hours before the matter was set to be put to an official vote. Assembly Speaker Craig C...

FANWOOD — Mayor Colleen Mahr reported on Monday that she had recently toured the inside of the new library and declared that it “looks awesome.”At the borough council’s business meeting, the mayor said that painting has been completed, the flooring has been installed and the carpeting is expected to...

CLARK — Despite a certain amount of public objection, the Clark Council has agreed to allocate a designated percentage of the funds it will generate through a redeveloper’s long-term tax abatement to the local board of education. According to the ordinance, adopted Monday during a regular meeting of...