COUNTY — In recognition of AutismAcceptance Month, the Union County Board of County Commissioners is pleased to announce the launch of a Mobile Communication Board, an initiative from the Office of Open Space, Recreation & Historic Preservation Trust Fund. Developed to promote communication and inte...

GARWOOD – The Garwood Democratic Club commenced with its first 2024 cleanup of Route 28/ North Avenue on Saturday, April 20. Cigarette smokers remain by far the biggest litterbugs, but by no means the only offenders. Despite numerous local businesses placing cigarette butt collection containers alon...

COUNTY — The Union County Board of County Commissioners is proud to announce a Job Fair: Opportunities in Cannabis Industry on Thursday, May 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the UCNJ Union College of Union County NJ in Elizabeth. This job fair is a collective effort of the Board of County Commissioners a...

WESTFIELD — During its regular gathering on March 19, members of the Rotary Club of Westfield heard from one of their own, Burim Regjaj, as he shared the story behind his initiative to aid homeless veterans.Raised in Kosovo, a territory of the former Yugoslavia, Mr. Regjaj found himself at age 19 dr...

BOSTON, Mass. — Six local residents have been named to the Dean’s List at Emerson College for the Fall 2023 semester. The requirement to make the Dean’s List is a grade point average of 3.7 or higher for that semester. The honorees include: Charles Compton of Westfield, majoring in Media Arts Produc...

WESTFIELD — The Westfield Memorial Library will host an afternoon and evening of programming on Monday, May 6, organized by Westfield High School, in recognition of Holocaust Remembrance Day (Yom HaShoah). All members of the community are invited to come to the library to explore the shared history ...

WESTFIELD — The Westfield Public Schools district recently announced a series of staff achievements that underscore the high level of commitment and professionalism within the district’s educational community.Among the notable accomplishments, Westfield High School (WHS) Boys Tennis Coach George Kap...

WESTFIELD — The Westfield Memorial Library, located at 550 East Broad Street, kicks off the month of May with programs for all ages, from tweens to senior citizens.The new Tween Crafting Club will meet this Saturday, May 4, from 10 to 11 a.m. Librarian Miss Carey will show 9- to 12-year-olds how to ...

WESTFIELD — The Westfield Clergy Association will conduct a town-wide “Feeding the Hungry” food drive Friday through Sunday, May 3, 4 and 5, in collaboration with its partners, the Westfield Police Department and the Westfield High School Community Service Club. Donations will go to the Westfield Fo...

WESTFIELD — Emma Darrow, a junior at Westfield High School, is the recipient of the 2024 Optimist Club Thom Hornish Youth Volunteer Award. The award is named in honor of Thom Hornish, a former Westfield High School history teacher, in recognition of his dedication to youth, club service and involvem...