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E-Bikes Banned from Park Trails and Paths in Westfield
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E-Bikes Banned from Park Trails and Paths in Westfield
By MADOLYN LAURINE 
Thursday, June 26, 2025
WESTFIELD — Visitors to town parks will now have to park their electric bicycles and scooters after the town council during its Tuesday meeting passed an ordinance banning them from being ridden on pathways and trails. The new ordinance is in response to what Mayor Shelley Brindle described as increased concerns over “speeding, underage unlicensed drivers and the disrespectful treatment of police ...
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After Repeated Delays, Fanwood Okays 2025 Budget, Taxes to Rise
By FRED T. ROSSI 
Thursday, June 19, 2025
FANWOOD — After several delays, the borough council this week approved the 2025 municipal budget, which includes an average hike in the municipal port...
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Mental Health, Immigration, Hist. to Be Library Topics
Community, Community Calendar
Mental Health, Immigration, Hist. to Be Library Topics
Thursday, June 19, 2025
WESTFIELD — The Westfield Memorial Library will end the month of June with another round of diversified programs. The library is located at 550 East B...
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JCC of Central New Jersey Names New Bd. of Directors
Community
JCC of Central New Jersey Names New Bd. of Directors
Thursday, June 26, 2025
SCOTCH PLAINS — The JCC of Central New Jersey has announced its new board of directors for the 2025-2026 year. At the JCC’s annual meeting June 9, Lau...
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Cranford Zoning Bd. Delays Two Project Hearings
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Cranford Zoning Bd. Delays Two Project Hearings
By MADOLYN LAURINE 
Thursday, June 26, 2025
CRANFORD — Two applicants for major projects in Cranford presented early-stage plans to redevelop an existing rehabilitation facility and gas station,...
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Clark Residents Concerned Over Council’s Actions
By DEVON GOHDE 
Thursday, June 19, 2025
CLARK — During the Clark Township Council meeting held on Monday night, resident John Greaves, who also is running for mayor in the upcoming November ...
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Towns to Celebrate Independence Day
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Towns to Celebrate Independence Day
Thursday, June 26, 2025
AREA — Starting this weekend, multiple area communities will present Independence Day celebrations offering an array of activities and capped off by g...
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Cranford Zoning Bd. Delays Two Project Hearings
News
Cranford Zoning Bd. Delays Two Project Hearings
By MADOLYN LAURINE 
Thursday, June 26, 2025
CRANFORD — Two applicants for major projects in Cranford presented early-stage plans to redevelop an existing rehabilitation facility and gas station,...
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Immigration Advocates Criticize ICE, Decry Plans to Sell Jail
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Immigration Advocates Criticize ICE, Decry Plans to Sell Jail
By FRED T. ROSSI 
Thursday, June 19, 2025
COUNTY — More than two dozen immigration activists and advocates last week continued to criticize Union County’s plans to sell a vacant jail complex i...
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Cougar Nine Began New Era, Finish 14-11 With New Coach
Sports
FRY LED AVG, RBI, RUNS, HRS, 3BS; TRIPODI 2ND AVG
Cougar Nine Began New Era, Finish 14-11 With New Coach
By DAVID B. CORBIN 
Thursday, June 26, 2025
Some reorganizing had to be done as the Cranford High School baseball team had to begin is season without long-time head coach Dennis McCaffery, who h...
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Raider Nine Won in Bunches, Lost in Bunches; Finish 9-14
Sports
BOLTON, LaROSA, LUCCARELLI LED RAIDERS IN AVG
Raider Nine Won in Bunches, Lost in Bunches; Finish 9-14
By DAVID B. CORBIN 
Thursday, June 26, 2025
This season turned out to be what could be considered a Jekyll and Hyde season for the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School baseball team. A very promisi...
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Cougars Turned Up Volume, Finished 13-8 in Boys Lacrosse
Sports
GREGERSEN, MORGAN, NACHTMAN, FURST LED ‘O’
Cougars Turned Up Volume, Finished 13-8 in Boys Lacrosse
By DAVID B. CORBIN 
Thursday, June 26, 2025
Hovering around the .500 mark after the Union County Tournament (UCT), the Cranford High School boys lacrosse team decided to turn up the volume in th...
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Dorothy Anne Sobin
Obituaries
Dorothy Anne Sobin
Thursday, June 26, 2025
Dorothy Anne Sobin November 15, 1936 — June 18, 2025 Dorothy Anne Sobin, 88, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. Dorothy was born in B...
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James J. Clarkin
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James J. Clarkin
Thursday, June 26, 2025
James J. Clarkin, Dedicated Teacher; Enjoyed Travel, Books, Film, Theater James J. Clarkin passed away on Tuesday, June 17, in his home at Seabrook Vi...
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Christopher F. Vogel
Obituaries
Christopher F. Vogel
Thursday, June 26, 2025
In Memory of Christopher Frederick Vogel It is with great sadness that we announce the unimaginable passing of Christopher Frederick Vogel, a loving h...
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JCC of Central New Jersey Names New Bd. of Directors
Community
JCC of Central New Jersey Names New Bd. of Directors
Thursday, June 26, 2025
SCOTCH PLAINS — The JCC of Central New Jersey has announced its new board of directors for the 2025-2026 year. At the JCC’s annual meeting June 9, Lau...
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Westfield Foundation Grant To Fund WML Makerspace
Community
Westfield Foundation Grant To Fund WML Makerspace
Thursday, June 26, 2025
WESTFIELD — The Board of Trustees of the Westfield Memorial Library has announced a grant award from The Westfield Foundation, in the amount of $100,0...
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Dr. Raymond González Is County’s Supt. of the Year
Community
Dr. Raymond González Is County’s Supt. of the Year
Thursday, June 26, 2025
WESTFIELD — Raymond González, Ed.D., superintendent of the Westfield Public Schools district, has been named Union County Superintendent of the Year f...
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Arts and Entertainment
Kean Univ. Graduate, Cranford Resident Pens Children’s Book
Thursday, June 26, 2025
UNION — Recent Kean University graduate Charlene Higgs, 34, traveled the world in her 20s, going from her native Canada to Australia, Cambodia and Cal...
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Arts and Entertainment
Fanwood, Scotch Plains Join SJM’s 8th Juneteenth Celebration
Thursday, June 26, 2025
SCOTCH PLAINS – The communities of Scotch Plains and Fanwood gathered on June 21 under hot and sunny skies for the eighth Juneteenth celebration at th...
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Arts and Entertainment
Westfield Community Band Presents Annual Independence Day Concert
Thursday, June 26, 2025
WESTFIELD — The Westfield Community Band, under the direction of Dr. Thomas Connors, continues its 113th season with its annual Independence Day Conce...
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Immigration Advocates Criticize ICE, Decry Plans to Sell Jail
Main, News
Immigration Advocates Criticize ICE, Decry Plans to Sell Jail
By FRED T. ROSSI 
Thursday, June 19, 2025
COUNTY — More than two dozen immigration activists and advocates last week continued to criticize Union County’s plans to sell a vacant jail complex i...
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E-Bikes Banned from Park Trails and Paths in Westfield
Main, News
E-Bikes Banned from Park Trails and Paths in Westfield
By MADOLYN LAURINE 
Thursday, June 26, 2025
WESTFIELD — Visitors to town parks will now have to park their electric bicycles and scooters after the town council during its Tuesday meeting passed...
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Christopher F. Vogel
Obituaries
Christopher F. Vogel
Thursday, June 26, 2025
In Memory of Christopher Frederick Vogel It is with great sadness that we announce the unimaginable passing of Christopher Frederick Vogel, a loving h...
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James J. Clarkin
Obituaries
James J. Clarkin
Thursday, June 26, 2025
James J. Clarkin, Dedicated Teacher; Enjoyed Travel, Books, Film, Theater James J. Clarkin passed away on Tuesday, June 17, in his home at Seabrook Vi...
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Mountainside Council Celebrates Two Centenarians
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Mountainside Council Celebrates Two Centenarians
By SERENA BROWN 
Thursday, June 19, 2025
MOUNTAINSIDE — During Tuesday night’s council meeting, Shobha Sharma and Dorothy Matthews were celebrated for reaching their 100 birthdays. Mayor Paul...
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