GARWOOD — The Pointe at Garwood condominium complex held their annual Candidate Forum on Tuesday to allow the four candidates up for election a chance to have a civilized discussion prior to Election Day. The candidates — Jeff Jotz (D), Clarissa Nolde (D), Heather Loffredo (R) and Kimberly Salmon (R...

SCOTCH PLAINS — After 90 minutes of discussion, the planning board on Monday decided not to send to the township council any recommendations regarding the downtown redevelopment plan in advance of the governing body’s Monday, November 8 public hearing and vote on the plan. At its October 13 meeting,...

AREA — With the General Election on Tuesday, November 2, New Jerseyans have the opportunity to make their voices heard and play a role in charting the state’s path forward by electing officials on the municipal, county and state levels of government. In some races, party control of local government ...

Councilman Matt Adams is an outstanding public servant. I have observed his dedication to Scotch Plains as he seeks what is best for our town. He is a person of the highest integrity and you can depend on his word. His straightforward, direct style is uncommon in modern politics. Councilman Adams’ v...

As Election Day nears closer, I want to encourage Garwood residents to join me in supporting Clarissa Nolde and Jeff Jotz for Garwood Council. They both embody characteristics of what makes excellent council members. First and foremost, they are good listeners. I’ve walked door-to-door with them num...

As a 25-year Garwood resident, I have been involved in the borough for many years, whether it was my time as a noard of education member, a council member, a PTA member, or many other volunteer committees in which I took part. During those years I have had the pleasure of meeting and getting to know...

As a resident of The Pointe at Garwood for over 12 years, I am endorsing Clarissa Nolde and Jeff Jotz for the Garwood Borough Council. Clarissa and Jeff represent the type of leadership and dedication to expanding community engagement that I feel are vital in any role of government representation. T...

We believe that the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of Education (BOE) has the responsibility to ensure that our district is responsive to the needs of every student in our increasingly diverse community. This election there are three BOE seats on the ticket, all for Scotch Plains. We interviewed every ...

WESTFIELD — With the community still reeling after the home invasion and sexual assault that took place October 19 on Longfellow Avenue, and the subsequent arrest of a suspect in the case, Mayor Shelley Brindle and Police Chief Christopher Battiloro took time during Tuesday’s town council meeting to...

AREA — With the General Election on Tuesday, November 2, New Jerseyans have the opportunity to make their voices heard and play a role in charting the state’s path forward by electing officials on the municipal, county and state levels of government. In some races, party control of local government ...