Library offers events in January and February

SPRINGFIELD, NJ — The Springfield Free Public Library, 66 Mountain Ave., Springfield, will offer the following events in January: Chair Yoga, Friday, Jan. 24, at 12:30 p.m.: Each class offers the benefits of traditional yoga with guided relaxation, breath work, seated stretching/poses and standing stretching/poses. These will be taught by the popular yoga instructor, Tamara […]

Deadline approaches for The Theater Project’s 23rd annual Young Playwrights Competition

UNION, NJ — The Theater Project, an award-winning professional company and incubator for rising talent, is encouraging New Jersey’s creative young people to enter its 23rd annual Young Playwrights Competition. The deadline for submissions is Friday, Jan. 24. “We want to make sure that young playwrights know their creative efforts are valued by showcasing them […]

Black sworn in for another term as commissioner

Black sworn in for another term as commissioner

CRANFORD, NJ — Gina Black was sworn in for another term as commissioner at Cranford’s reorganization meeting on Saturday, Jan. 4. Black affirmed her dedication to ensure Cranford residents are heard and represented in the decision-making processes in government. She outlined her commitment to address traffic, flooding, public safety, schools and taxes. Black stressed the […]

Associate director at Bridges Outreach honored for fighting homelessness

Associate director at Bridges Outreach honored for fighting homelessness

SUMMIT, NJ — Bank of America has named an Orange resident an “emerging leader” and awarded a $200,000 grant to Bridges Outreach in Summit where she works as associate director of programs. Bank of America awarded grants to Bridges Outreach and to Younity of Lawrenceville recognizing them as Neighborhood Builders for their efforts to provide […]

Andrews is sworn in as commissioner of Public Works and Engineering

Andrews is sworn in as commissioner of Public Works and Engineering

CRANFORD, NJ — Commissioner Brian Andrews said at Cranford’s reorganization meeting on Saturday, Jan. 4, that upcoming projects for him for 2025 include the expansion of the Children’s Room at the library, flood mitigation work, infrastructure improvements such as paving roads and drainage projects, and pedestrian safety improvements. Andrews also said, in his new role […]

Union County Commissioner’s Gallery exhibits artwork from Inroads to Opportunities

Union County Commissioner’s Gallery exhibits artwork from Inroads to Opportunities

UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners is presenting a collection of artworks by students from Inroads to Opportunities in an exhibit at the Commissioners Gallery, located on the sixth floor of the Union County Administration Building at 10 Elizabethtown Plaza. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekdays. The […]

Miller Prunty is sworn in as commissioner

Miller Prunty is sworn in as commissioner

CRANFORD, NJ — At Cranford’s reorganization meeting on Saturday, Jan. 4, Commissioner Kathleen Miller Prunty acknowledged the contributions of volunteers, clubs and organizations, and town employees, stressing that the town’s success is due to the efforts of many individuals. Regarding Cranford’s outlook for 2025, she said she will make a commitment to downtown success and […]