I got a kick out of reading the recent flyer from the Piarulli-Fumero team running for the Garwood Board of Education. Here’s why: Governmental bodies - whether they are Borough Councils or Boards of Education (BOE) - act only with full votes. Thus, when one member spouts about he/she being responsi...

Joni Mitchell had it right in singing 'They paved paradise ... Put up a parking lot.' For years, Union County freeholders and commissioners have run a relentless campaign to take open space and pave it over for pet projects and political patronage. For over 30 years, I have opposed county plans to d...

Many of you have been inquiring about the status of OneWestfield Place, and I am pleased to share some good news.At Tuesday’s Town Council meeting we introduced an ordinance to amend the One Westfield Place redevelopment plan (RDP) to include much of the thoughtful feedback we’ve heard from resident...

I am writing to raise concerns about the proposed New Jersey bills A360 and S765, which seek to severely restrict bird feeding for much of the year. Under these bills, it would become illegal to feed birds from April through November unless feeders are hung ten feet above the ground and removed nigh...

Hello, neighbors!As someone who has called Clark home my entire life, I feel a deep connection to each of you. I've witnessed our community grow and thrive, celebrating our shared victories and supporting each other in challenging times. That’s what makes Clark truly special.However, I’m deeply conc...

Most of my life, I have lived in Garwood. As a child, I played basketball here. I benefited from the coaching and support of neighbors, many of whom still live in town today. I am eternally grateful to them for the time, effort, and dedication they put into our town, specifically the recreation oppo...

The Mountainside Board of Education has approved a separate proposal to raise $396,000 for General Funds, which will be on the upcoming ballot as a “Public Question”. Voting for the “Public Question” on November 5th will support the children of Mountainside by reinstating teaching positions and prog...

During my time on the Garwood Board of Education, I take great pride in several accomplishments. I was the first board member in the state to pass a resolution aimed at preventing highly controversial sex education standards and guidelines proposed by politicians in Trenton. Following this resolutio...

As a mental health therapist, I understand that youth safety goes beyond the physical—it’s also psychological. Today, the second leading cause of death among children and youth is due to mental health-related issues. This represents a crisis that Garwood can no longer afford to ignore. My profession...

Scotch Plains continues to enhance our emergency response service, with more personnel and equipment added on a regular basis to make our community as safe as possible.I’m pleased that independent, thirdparty assessors are taking notice, resulting in what could be a direct benefit for Scotch Plains ...