SCOTCH PLAINS—Democrats retained their unanimous control of the township council in Tuesday’s elections, with the three incumbents winning re-election to fresh four-year terms and ensuring the longest continuous stretch of the party’s control on the governing body in township history. Unofficial vot...

WESTFIELD — A group of Westfield residents concerned with overdevelopment has filed suit against redeveloper James Ward and the town’s planning board in New Jersey Superior Court in connection with The Sophia, a mixed-use residential complex slated for construction on the corner of Prospect and Ferr...

Updated Wednesday, November 9, 2022 ~ 8:17 a.m. ~ Unofficial Results Scotch Plains Scotch Plains Council (3 Seats) Elizabeth Stamler (D)* – 5,306 ☑️ Roshan “Roc” White (D)* – 5,138 ☑️ Matt Adams (D)* – 5,220 ☑️ Brian Johdos (R) – 3,522 Keith DeMatteo (R) – 3,728 Donald Stanzione (R) – 3,610 Scotch P...

Updated Wednesday, November 9, 2022 ~ 8:17 a.m. ~ Unofficial Results Westfield Ward 1 Council (1 Seat) Amanda Como (R) – 1,532 Emily Root (D) – 1,907 ☑️ Cranford Cranford Committee (2 Seats) Kathleen Miller Prunty (D)* – 4,784 ☑️ Terrence Curran (D) – 4,789 ☑️ Mary O’Connor (R)* – 4,618 Chrissa Stul...

Senior co-captain Lily Camacho scored three goals and teammate Gia Milano doled out three assists as the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School girls soccer team cruised to an easy victory over Rahway in the first round of the North Jersey, Section 2 Group 3 Tournament held on October 26 in Scotch Plains...

Voters in Westfield and especially those living in Ward 1, This is an important election. It is pivotal for residents to vote. Outside of our local elections, there are campaigns promoting this election as a way to “defend democracy.” To me, democracy is having a government where the power is “veste...

I’m voting for Amanda Como on November 8 to bring balance to the town council. Amanda brings unparalleled compassion and dedication to serving the Westfield community. More importantly, her independent perspective brings a needed diversity of opinion on the town council during this critical juncture...

I have been fortunate to call Councilwoman Emily Root my dear friend for over 20 years. Emily was my very first Westfield neighbor and my first friend in Westfield. But we share so much more. We both attended New York University graduate school and chose professions that help those in need. We both ...

Election Day is nearly here. Mary O’Connor and Chrissa Stulpin are ideal candidates for Cranford’s most urgent needs for common sense solutions to stem overdevelopment, mitigate tax increases, and instill consistent transparency in government. I have known them both over the years and found that the...

I met Amanda last year when we were both running for council on the same ticket. Right away, I was impressed with her organization, knowledge of issues, and ideas. Amanda has been serving Westfield for over a decade, as a small business owner, coach and volunteer for various school and community-bas...