CRANFORD, N.J. — The township’s Historic Preservation Advisory Board suggested officials consider adding a “historic preservation element” into the municipality’s master plan, a change that could guide or restrict homeowners…
Cranford urged to adopt ‘historic preservation element’
Roselle to seek millions to update, renovate library
ROSELLE, N.J. — The borough intends to ask the state for about $14 million to upgrade its library, a decision that comes a little less than two years after it…
Direct Raritan Valley train service to NYC to resume
Off-peak “one-seat ride” service to New York City will resume on the Raritan Valley Line on Monday, Nov. 4, after more than a year of being suspended, Gov. Phil Murphy…
Rahway hires engineer to examine Orchard Brook flooding
RAHWAY, N.J. — An engineering firm will look into flooding complaints from residents who live along the Orchard Brook after City Council on Oct. 7 approved a contract for a…
Linden celebrates inaugural Polish Heritage Day Festival
LINDEN, N.J. — There were polkas, pierogies, plenty of dancing and food vendors at the city’s inaugural Polish Heritage Day Festival on Saturday, Oct. 5, at Raymond Wood Bauer Promenade,…
Birchwood PILOT share with schools still up in air
CRANFORD, N.J. — Township officials are still debating what portion, if any, of the Birchwood PILOT will be shared with the public school district to offset the impact of the…
Roselle school board OKs church space for preschoolers
ROSELLE, N.J. — Regular preschoolers were to finally begin attending classes this week, more than a month later than the rest of the district, after the school board approved using…
Everest climber regales Oak Knoll School with tale of achievement
SUMMIT, N.J. — The idea of climbing Mount Everest is such a daunting task that most people don’t give it a fleeting thought, and there is a reason for that.…
Dunk tank fun typifies Linden annual street fair
LINDEN, N.J. — There is a car show, pie- and spaghetti-eating contests, bands and vendor tents, but what seems to get the most attention at Linden’s annual “September to Remember”…
Elizabeth train station reconstruction under way
ELIZABETH, N.J. — A three-year, $71 million renovation of the main NJ Transit train station was to begin this week that will close sections of both platforms and the staircase…
Springfield OKs complex to replace Saks store
SPRINGFIELD, N.J. — The hulking shell that long ago was the Saks Fifth Avenue store on Millburn Avenue just off Morris Avenue may finally be removed. The local Planning Board…
Cranford planning board OKs updated master plan
CRANFORD, N.J. — The local planning board unanimously approved a “re-examination report” at its Sept. 18 meeting, essentially updating the township’s Master Plan, which it hopes will pass scrutiny with…
New principals at Linden schools celebrate homecoming
LINDEN, N.J. — Students and parents at McManus Middle School and School No. 2 returned to school to find new faces in their principal’s office. But that doesn’t mean the…
Cranford takes next step in ‘reimagining’ schools
CRANFORD, N.J. — The public school district’s administrative officials are forming the new Referendum Exploration Steering Committee to prepare a ballot initiative to determine possible financing for a series of…
County sprays Berkeley Heights after virus found in mosquitoes
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — A mosquito pool in the area around Emerson Lane near the Warren border has tested positive for eastern equine encephalitis, a virus that causes an inflammation…
Route 22 westbound project begins in Union
UNION, N.J. — A safety improvement project that will add an auxiliary lane and sidewalks on U.S. Route 22 westbound near Vauxhall Road has begun and is expected to last…
Linden signs solar farm contract for landfill
LINDEN — An Edison-based company has been awarded a 20-year lease to install a solar farm atop the city’s long-closed, 55-acre landfill that is expected to generate a surplus for…
Union County Tournament information here for boys’ soccer, girls’ soccer, field hockey, girls’ volleyball, gymnastics and cross country
UNION COUNTY TOURNAMENTS BOYS’ SOCCER SEMIFINALS SATURDAY, OCT. 19 AT JOHNSON HIGH SCHOOL’S NOLAN FIELD IN…
Best decade of Cranford football highlighted; Head coach Erik Rosenmeier, at helm of Cougars since 2005, going for win No. 100
When Erik Rosenmeier was hired in 2005 to succeed Cranford 1984 graduate Chris Hull as head…
Rahway football was last 5-0 and 6-0 in last state championship season of 1984; Indians captured North 2, Group 3 that year for 3rd time in playoff era
Rahway came close to winning a state championship last year. This year the Indians presently have…
Rahway football moves to 5-0 for first time since 1984; Pierre-Louis scores 4 TDs in 46-14 home win over Cranford
RAHWAY – Rahway’s first 5-0 start in 35 years is no surprise to standout senior middle…
Summit football, behind stellar defense and 3 Lusardi touchdowns, knocks off 4-0 Somerville; Goldblatt forces key fumble that leads to winning TD and then closes game with INT
Summit was coming off a home loss to undefeated Rahway and was then faced with the…
Hillside football’s 5-0 start most dominating; Comets have outscored opposition 203-14, with 3 shutouts
First Hillside realized what it took to win just to be in the conversation of being…
UNION FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE MONTH
Lyric Scott, junior, field hockey “Lyric is one of my captains and a three-year starter for…
UNION MALE ATHLETE OF THE MONTH
Ahmirr Robinson, senior, football “Ahmirr is a senior wide receiver who is a three-year starter on…
CRANFORD FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE MONTH
Paige Brogan, varsity field hockey “Paige has been a member of the varsity field hockey team…
CRANFORD MALE ATHLETE OF THE MONTH
David Bartley, varsity cross country “David has been an important contributor to the varsity cross country,…
Rahway football wins at Summit in battle of undefeated squads; Mountain Division-leading Indians (3-0) averaging nearly 51 points
Rahway lost seniors Jakir Robinson, the quarterback, and senior running backs Zion Pendleton and Dashon Moore…
Roselle Park freshman Amaya steps on field for first time and delivers; Kicks game-winning FG to lift Roselle Park past Dayton
SPRINGFIELD – Roselle Park freshman Gabriel Amaya was prepared for the moment he was given to…
Union boys’ soccer off to another strong start at 5-1; UCT to be seeded Sept. 25 at Oratory Prep
Following one of the quickest turnarounds in Union County history last year the Union boys’ soccer…
Union football comes back in second half to win at Westfield for first time since 2013; Casas 27-yard FG with 2:46 remaining the difference
WESTFIELD – Andrew Sanborn knew that if Union was to prevail over Westfield he was going…