ROSELLE PARK, NJ — A 1-acre property near the train station could soon be home more than 60 apartments and commercial space, according to preliminary redevelopment plans presented at the…
More apartments could be coming to area around Roselle Park Train Station
Driveway from reduced-rate Summit apartment complex derided
SUMMIT, NJ — Ashwood Court residents expressed concern about a two-way driveway onto their street that accesses a recently-approved Habitat for Humanity project fronting Morris Avenue at the June 18…
Springfield OKs developer fee for sewage
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — The local Township Committee unanimously voted to charge developers a $1.45 per gallon fee for sewage flow for new construction projects in an effort to offset costs…
Weinstein scrap metal yard recommended for redevelopment
UNION, NJ — The Weinstein & Sons scrap metal yard on Morris Avenue has been recommended for declaration of “in need of redevelopment” by the Planning Board, which hopes the…
Burnet students make Union’s first Special Olympics appearance
UNION, NJ — Three Burnet Middle School students have made history as the Union public school district’s first Special Olympics team to compete in track and field at the state’s…
Trinitas Regional Medical Center adds form of psychological therapy to training offerings
ELIZABETH, NJ — Trinitas Regional Medical Center has expanded its training capabilities with the creation of the Institute for Dialectical Behavior Therapy, which uses the therapy to treat a range…
Proposed Clark police headquarters cost doubles
CLARK, NJ — Plans for a new police station have been scaled down to one floor from three while the cost has more than doubled from a low estimate of…
Instructor for 1,600 cops stepping down
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ — Working for the John H. Stamler Police Academy has always been more than a job for Detective Ed Hanewald, and after 19 years, he will now…
Union BOE, admin clash with teachers over paras
UNION, NJ — Superintendent of Schools Gregory Tatum called upon the local teachers union at the June 18 Board of Education meeting to assemble a counter proposal and “bring it…
PSE&G plans for high-voltage power lines suspended
CRANFORD, NJ — It could still be several weeks before local residents see a revised PSE&G plan regarding the installation of high-voltage power lines, after Conrail identified conditions that need…
Book of postcards shows Elizabeth’s history, transformation
ELIZABETH, NJ — Two local history buffs have produced a book that details the city’s history through historical postcards to shine a light on aspects of the city that have…
Summit fire officials outline plans for enhanced training at new home
SUMMIT, NJ — Updated plans for the city’s new Fire Department Headquarters focus on training and may include a “mini Summit streetscape,” fire Chief Eric Evers revealed at the June…
Deal on old Roselle Park car dealership stalled
ROSELLE PARK, NJ — Final approval of a 20-year tax abatement for a proposed mixed-use development that would replace a long-vacant car dealership on Westfield Avenue was tabled at the…
Towns return to Rahway flood drawing board
RAHWAY, NJ — The group of towns along the Rahway River looking for help mitigating potential flooding has devised its 12th plan to reduce the chances for the waterway overspilling…
County pays nearly $400,000 to settle harassment suit
ELIZABETH, NJ — Two Union County workers who filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against the county and its Department of Human Services will receive $395,000 in a settlement, as approved…
Freeholders urge PSE&G on higher utility poles
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders has joined with some local municipalities in a fight to keep tall, high-voltage utility poles out of residential areas,…
Cranford police to host active shooter training
CRANFORD, NJ — The local police department has teamed up with a training institute to offer a two-day active shooter-instructor certification course this month to help prepare local organizations for…
North holds on to edge South 24-23 as field goal on last play is no good; Union’s Lucien sparks North defense in Phil Simms All-Star Game at Kean
UNION – The North needed to be good – and it was – and it needed…
Former Union girls’ soccer coach Eric Shaw fondly remembers Julia Caseres
Former Union High School girls’ soccer coach Eric Shaw remembered Julia Caseres as not only a…
Guarino was the glue that held Farmers football together; He will be missed
Carmen Guarino was the coach that held things together. Guarino was the glue. He was the…
Final Union County Conference baseball, softball standings here for 2019 season
UNION COUNTY CONFERENCE FINAL BASEBALL STANDINGS FOR THE 2019 SEASON WATCHUNG DIVISION (6 schools): 1-Cranford (8-1)…
Union County Conference baseball division winners here from 2019-2010; Softball from 2019-2012
UNION COUNTY CONFERENCE BASEBALL CHAMPIONS 2019-2010 2019 UCC CHAMPIONS Watchung: Cranford Mountain: Johnson Valley: Oratory Prep…
Westfield baseball repeats as North 2, Group 4 champs for first time; Blue Devils win section as 8th seed behind superb pitching, clutch hitting and sparkling defense
BASKING RIDGE – There are moments that define a player, a game, a season. If Westfield…
New Providence baseball bests Brearley in May 31 North 2, Group 1 final; Pioneers will next face Emerson Boro in June 3 Group 1 semifinal at Northern Valley Regional at Demarest
NEW PROVIDENCE – Visiting Brearley’s initial game-plan was simple, if the pitch looked good jump on…
Defending champion Westfield reaches North 2, Group 4 title contest again after winning at arch rival Scotch Plains; Blue Devils will play at Ridge May 31 for crown
Moments before Westfield’s first-round Union County Tournament game at Summit back on April 29, the Blue…
Union softball produces first winning season since 2010; Farmers close by capturing the UCC’s Mountain Division championship
UNION – Since May 10 of last year the Union Farmers have won 23 of their…
Union County Conference baseball, softball standings here as of Monday, May 27; Baseball champions: Watchung-Cranford, Mountain-Johnson, Valley-Oratory Prep, Sky-Plainfield; Softball champs: Watchung-Westfield, Valley-Benedictine, Sky-Plainfield
The Union County Conference baseball champions for 2019 – all outright – are: WATCHUNG DIVISION: Cranford…
Roselle Park softball seeks to capture program-record 4th straight sectional title; Panthers host Whippany Park May 28
For the fourth year in a row the Roselle Park softball team will be playing for…
Union County baseball, softball states schedule for Tuesday, May 28 here; At least one baseball team will reach a sectional final
Union County baseball is guaranteed of having at least two teams play for a sectional championship.…
Union County baseball and softball teams still alive in states; Schedule for May 24, 25 and 28
UNION COUNTY BASEBALL REMAINING IN STATES (Westfield, Scotch Plains, Elizabeth, Gov. Livingston, Johnson, Dayton, Brearley, New…
Dayton baseball scores in first and then holds on to top visiting Whippany Park 1-0 in North 2, Group 1 first round action; Pitchers Pulice, Gelo and Cacioppo combine to toss 6-hit shutout
SPRINGFIELD – Forget about seeds. Whippany Park baseball came to play and nearly pulled off a…
Union County baseball, softball teams in states here; Baseball begins May 20, softball continues same day
UNION COUNTY BASEBALL TEAMS IN STATES: NORTH 2, GROUP 4: 9-Union at 8-Westfield 13-Columbia at…
Scotch Plains tops Johnson 4-0 to win baseball Union County Tournament championship; Raiders, who were on precipice of losing in first round, give up only 3 runs in 4 tourney triumphs
UNION – Two weeks into the season Scotch Plains-Fanwood had a record of 2-6. The Raiders…
Union County Conference baseball, softball standings here as of Monday, May 13
UNION COUNTY CONFERENCE BASEBALL STANDINGS AS OF MONDAY, MAY 13 WATCHUNG DIVISION (6 schools): 1-Cranford…
Union County Conference baseball, softball standings here as of Monday, May 6; Oratory Prep baseball won the Valley Division outright
UNION COUNTY CONFERENCE BASEBALL STANDINGS AS OF MONDAY, MAY 6 WATCHUNG DIVISION (6 schools): 1-Cranford (7-1)…