Gallo is sworn in as Cranford’s deputy mayor

Gallo is sworn in as Cranford’s deputy mayor

CRANFORD, NJ — Paul Gallo was sworn in as Cranford’s deputy mayor at the reorganization meeting on Saturday, Jan. 4. Gallo’s 2024 highlights include increased pedestrian safety, reducing speed limits, adding more rapid flashing beacons and crosswalks, adding sidewalks and pathways holding developers accountable for issues affecting the quality of life of residents and improving […]

Be the change your community needs: Volunteer as an environmental steward

UNION COUNTY, NJ — With support from the Union County Board of County Commissioners, the Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Union County invites residents with a passion for environmental issues and a willingness to help to consider becoming a volunteer in 2025 by joining the Rutgers Environmental Stewards Program. This dynamic program empowers individuals to learn […]

Union County Teen Arts Touring Exhibit now on display at Plainfield public library

UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners have announced that the 2024 Teen Arts Touring Exhibit is currently on view at the Plainfield Public Library, located at 800 Park Ave. This year’s exhibit is a selection of 21 works selected from the 2024 Union County Teen Arts Festival, an annual two-day […]

Curran sworn in as Cranford’s new mayor

Curran sworn in as Cranford’s new mayor

CRANFORD, NJ — Dr. Terrence Curran was sworn in as mayor of Cranford during the reorganization meeting on Saturday, Jan. 4. Urran gave the following speech at the reorganization meeting regarding the outlook Cranford for 2025. “Cranford has an outstanding Memorial Day Parade,” said Curran. “The participation by our residents, community groups and the township […]

Mayor’s Task Force on Homelessness to improve Summit Post Office safety

SUMMIT, NJ — Mayor Elizabeth Fagan’s Task Force on Homelessness, working in partnership with Congressman Thomas H. Kean Jr., has addressed concerns about public health and safety at the Summit Post Office, which had become a focal point for a growing homeless encampment. Recent efforts to reduce overnight disruptions in the post office’s vestibule have […]

RPHS announces Class of 2025 acceptances

ROSELLE PARK, NJ — The counselors of the Roselle Park High School Guidance Department have announced the processing of a record number of early college applications. Though students are still submitting applications for the 2025-2026 school year and awaiting admissions decisions from many institutions, RPHS students have received an outstanding number of positive admissions decisions […]

Cranford 2025 mayoral appointments are listed

CRANFORD, NJ — At Cranford’s reorganization meeting on Saturday, Jan. 4, the following mayoral appointments were listed for 2025: Emergency Management Council Public Safety Commissioner Kathleen Miller Prunty Mayor Terrence Curran Business Administrator/CFO Lavona Patterson Police Chief Matthew Nazzaro, coordinator Police Capt. Christopher Polito, deputy coordinator Superintendent of Public Works Ryan Elliot, deputy coordinator Consultant […]

Local celebrities tend bar at fundraiser for Union County Saint Patrick’s Day Parade

KENILWORTH, NJ — A who’s-who of men and women from Union County’s Irish community and from local businesses and towns have purchased their opportunity to serve beer to attendees at the Union County St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee’s annual “Celebrity Bartender” fundraiser on Sunday, Jan. 19, at the Veterans of Foreign Wars post in Kenilworth. […]

Clark mayor pleads guilty to using town employees to run his private business

Clark mayor pleads guilty to using town employees to run his private business

CLARK, NJ — Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability has announced that Salvatore Bonaccorso, the longtime mayor of Clark Township, pleaded guilty on Friday, Jan. 10, in connection with his use of Clark employees for his private business, a landscaping and underground oil storage tank removal company. As […]