As New Jersey continues to experience the growing impacts of climate change, our local communities are seeing an increasing number of challenges, including more frequent and intense storms, droughts and intensified flooding. One of the most effective, yet often underappreciated, strategies for mitig...

My name is Gail Moser and I am writing to support the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of Education Referendum to be held on January 28. The board of and administration listened to the community and are presenting a revised, excellent solution to the district’s overcrowding, and other issues.My husband, ...

According to your January 16th article on the disruptions at the Westfield Chabad synagogue, one of the protesters screamed at the presenter, an Israeli officer, “You are a genocidal murderer!” The bitter irony is that, by reinforcing Hamas‘ method of deliberately drawing fire to civilian areas, the...

A collaboration with the Westfield High School Journalism Program

A collaboration with the Westfield High School Journalism Program

Last week, Sal Bonaccorso forfeited his right to hold public office and resigned from his position as the mayor of Clark. His departure from the dais marks an incomplete end to a story that has plagued the township for nearly five years, and there is still almost too much to unpack. Council Presiden...

“I’m dreading going to my daughter’s fundraising event in D.C.,” said my friend over coffee, adding, “I may not go.” “Why,” I asked, “You love her and visit often.” My friend explained that his daughter is active in a political action committee (PAC) he doesn’t support. Suddenly, he grew quiet, sipp...

Our annual re-organization here in Garwood provides the Mayor and Council with an opportunity to reflect on the past year, and to look ahead to the opportunities and challenges that await us in 2025. When I think back on our collective work over the last twelve months, I am proud of all we’ve achiev...

At the Garwood Borough Reorganization meeting on January 2, Mayor Blumenstock stated how “clear and consistent” communication is in Garwood. I need to disagree with that statement for several reasons. Garwood and several other local towns have agreements with The Westfield Regional Board of Health t...

“Watch out for Ronni! She lives on your floor and has a bad reputation,” cautioned my new friend Ellen shortly after I moved into my apartment building. “She seems so friendly,” I replied. “Yes,” said Ellen, “she starts that way.” I wondered if Ellen’s assessment was too harsh and opted to decide fo...