CLARK — Clark’s longtime mayor, Sal Bonaccorso, and his Republican running mates — incumbent council members Bill Smith, Angel Albanese and Jimmy Minniti — were re-elected to new, four-year terms on Tuesday by a wide margin.“I want to thank the people of Clark for their support and for their trust,”...

AREA — Though final vote tallies will not be certified for several days, early projections indicate that incumbent Republican Tom Kean, Jr. has defeated Democratic challenger Sue Altman in the race for control of New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District.As of the date of publication, Mr. Kean, who wa...

FANWOOD — The governing body on Monday honored a longtime borough employee who wore a number of administrative hats during her tenure.Colleen Huehn is retiring after 35 years of what Mayor Colleen Mahr called “dedicated service,” during which she served simultaneously as tax collector, utility colle...

AREA — The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) has issued a fire ban for all public and private properties as the state works to combat a recent stretch of hot, dry weather.“The state is experiencing high temperatures, lowhumidity,andhighwinds, alongwithmoderateandseveredrought...

CRANFORD — It was a big night for the Republican base tuned into the Township Committee seat race in Cranford. According to unofficial results on unioncountyvotes.com, Republican Gina Black (6,299) retained her seat on the governing body over Democratic challenger Juan Carlos Nordelo (6,018) and Ind...

CRANFORD — The Township of Cranford has filed a motion for summary judgment in hopes that a Superior Court judge will dismiss a discrimination suit filed by a member of the Cranford Police Department in February of 2023. Sergeant Timothy O’Brien, who has served on the force since 1998, alleged via f...

WESTFIELD — An amended redevelopment plan that will reduce the size and scope of the One Westfield Place construction project was found to be consistent with the town’s master plan during a regular meeting of the Westfield Planning Board on Monday. According to a presentation given by Christopher Co...

MOUNTAINSIDE — Early projections from the Union County Clerk’s office indicate that Mountainside’s republican candidates — incumbents Alexander Van Deusen, Donald Rinaldo and Valerie Wass — will secure new terms on the borough council.Mr. Rinaldo, who has lived in Mountainside since 1969, finished o...

Updated Tuesday, November 6, 2024 ~ 9:29 a.m. ~ Unofficial Results * Denotes Incumbent, ☑️ indicates projected winner Scotch Plains Mayor Joshua Losardo (D)* – 8,060☑️ Christopher Kresge (R) – 5,302 Vester Howard III (I) – 266 Council (1 Seat) Ellen Zimmerman (D)* – 8,213☑️ Brian Johdos (R) – 5,314 ...

SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD — Scotch Plains Republicans will look to make a dent in the Democrats’ unanimous control of the township council in next Tuesday’s election, while Fanwood Democrats are assured of retaining full control of that governing body. Democratic Mayor Joshua Losardo is seeking a second...