SCOTCH PLAINS – The master plan for township parks and recreation facilities envisions significant upgrades to several parks as well as more artificial turf and lighted sports fields, plus feasibility studies on possible outdoor swimming pools and an indoor recreation center. “I’m very pleased with ...

By MARTA ESQUÍROZ For The Leader/Times CRANFORD — The township committee prohibited via an ordinance the operation of any class of cannabis business during its official meeting Tuesday night. Mayor Kathleen Miller Prunty explained that this ordinance, “temporarily pauses the opening of cannabis busi...

WESTFIELD — Kathy Fitzpatrick, a resident of Wychwood Road, was hosting her adult children and grandchildren on the evening of May 2 in anticipation of the arrival of the newest member of their family. Her youngest daughter was in the hospital and Ms. Fitzpatrick and her family were expecting a call...

WESTFIELD — Legalized cannabis is here to stay in New Jersey, but Westfield residents who participated in a virtual meeting held by the town’s cannabis commission last Thursday overwhelming opposed the prospect of the municipality allowing the licensing of recreational cannabis dispensaries. “It’s a...

By MARTA ESQUÍROZ For The Leader/Times CRANFORD — The Cranford Democratic Committee has announced Kathleen Rappa as its candidate for the township committee, setting up a Primary Election contest between Ms. Rappa and incumbent Thomas Hannen, Jr., the current commissioner of engineering and public w...

SCOTCH PLAINS — Atlantic Medical Group, Atlantic Health System’s network of physicians, today opened a new office location in Scotch Plains, bringing together some of the network’s local board-certified providers in pediatric and primary care under one roof. Atlantic Medical Group’s Pediatrics at Sc...

WESTFIELD — On Friday evening Byron Miller of the The Rotary Club of Westfield was awarded the F. Matty Mathewson Rotarian of the Year Award by Rotary District 7475. “Byron exemplifies everything that makes Rotary special. He truly cares about others and is the first to roll up his sleeves and get i...

WESTFIELD — Kathy Fitzpatrick, a resident of Wychwood Road, was hosting her adult children and grandchildren on the evening of May 2 in anticipation of the arrival of the newest member of their family. Her youngest daughter was in the hospital and Ms. Fitzpatrick and her family were expecting a call...

WESTFIELD — Legalized cannabis is here to stay in New Jersey, but Westfield residents who participated in a virtual meeting held by the town’s cannabis commission last Thursday overwhelming opposed the prospect of the municipality allowing the licensing of recreational cannabis dispensaries. “It’s a...

By MARTA ESQUÍROZ For The Leader/Times CRANFORD — The Cranford Democratic Committee has announced Kathleen Rappa as its candidate for the township committee, setting up a Primary Election contest between Ms. Rappa and incumbent Thomas Hannen, Jr., the current commissioner of engineering and public w...