AREA — Four local residents — Brad Chananie, Dr. D. Michael Hart and Elisa Freeman Sananman, all of Westfield, and Eleanor Annis, of Mountainside — recently joined Rep. Tom Kean, Jr. for a day of recognition at this year’s Seniors of Distinction event. “All the seniors honored dedicate their talents...

CRANFORD — The township committee on Tuesday approved a resolution marking the pending retirement of Chief of Police Ryan J. Greco, effective Sunday, December 1. Following interviews to choose a successor, it was announced that Captain Matthew Nazzaro, who also serves as the township’s Emergency Man...

WESTFIELD — The Westfield Police Department is actively investigating a home burglary that saw two high-end vehicles — a 2024 BMW X7 and a 2022 Porsche Macan — stolen from outside a residence on East Dudley Avenue early Monday morning. Police say that a home alarm was triggered at approximately 2:46...

COUNTY — Last week, during a regular meeting of the Union County Board of County Commissioners, several residents took to the podium to share their concerns about a small boat ramp and an adjacent parking lot slated for construction at the Clark Reservoir. The ramp, which currently is proposed as th...

SCOTCH PLAINS — Township officials said they were heartened by a meeting this week with state environmental officials regarding the downtown redevelopment plans.At the township council’s meeting on Tuesday night, Mayor Joshua Losardo spoke briefly about a meeting earlier in the day with representati...

AREA — In March of 2022, the state of New Jersey reached a settlement agreement as part of a national lawsuit levied against various manufacturers and distributors for their roles in contributing to the national opioid crisis. The settlement dictates that numerous state, county and local governments...

GARWOOD — During last Thursday’s regular meeting of the Garwood mayor and council, officials introduced Ordinance 24-27. This ordinance would require unsolicited print material to have a contact person and telephone number for residents to call and cancel the delivery of the materials if they wish, ...

WESTFIELD — A long-awaited Mexican restaurant and cocktail bar opened its doors at the North Avenue train station for the first time this week after more than two years of construction-related complications and delays.“It’s been a long road,” said Jesa Henneberry, co-owner of Maize Cocina and Cockta...

GARWOOD — The Garwood Planning Board at its meeting last Wednesday approved the Garwood Public School District’s five-year Long-Range Facilities Plan, following a presentation by Superintendent of Schools Christopher Kinney. Since the Washington School is back within the district, plans to repair th...

Your business can sponsor the Police Blotter Call 908-232-4407 or email sales@goleader.comCLARKSunday, September 22, police took a report of criminal mischief to a motor vehicle that occurred in the area of Skylark Place. The incident is under investigation.Monday, September 23, police took a report...