UNION COUNTY, NJ — Sticky notes flush with resident input were scattered across Union County-provided maps, strategically placed at areas of concern. There’s too much congestion here, a bridge needs attention there, this section of the road is unsafe for biking. The notes grew in number as the night wore on, each highlighting a transportation problem […]
UNION, NJ — In the weeks leading up to Nov. 3 board of education election in Union, the contest grew hotly contested and divisive. At one point, 11 candidates were battling for three open, full-term seats, taking part in a wide-ranging dialogue in public forums and at residents’ doors. But such a conversation was noticeably […]
Astronomers club meets at Sperry Observatory with telescopes pointed at the sky each week
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Every Friday night at the multi-domed Sperry Observatory, with only the stars illuminating the crowded interiors of the East and West domes, dozens of amateur astronomers and enthusiasts cluster around massive, high-end telescopes, for a chance at seeing out-of-this-world sights. Anyone can attend the public viewings, which are hosted at Cranford’s Union […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The $225 million settlement in August between ExxonMobil and the state — which appeared to end a contentious, 11-year court battle — is being appealed by environmental groups and emphatically disputed by Sen. Raymond Lesniak, who is also now arguing that corporations such as Exxon are evading New Jersey taxes.} Superior Court […]
RAHWAY, NJ — An ordinance that expanded Rahway’s designated Special Improvement District, with the purpose of increasing taxes and re-invigorating the local business landscape, was struck down by Judge Karen Cassidy as “an improper exercise of authority” on Monday, Oct. 19, according to court documents. The ordinance took effect on July 1 despite a legal […]
UNION, NJ — A months-long investigation looking for a serial bank robber led police to the bathroom of an Elizabeth motel last week, when they arrested suspect James Glenn in the late hours of Thursday, Oct. 27. A tipster told members of the Union Police Department that Glenn, 59, was staying at The Airport Hotel in […]
* – Indicates election winners All information according to the Union County clerk’s office BERKELEY HEIGHTS, VOTE FOR TWO Robert Cianciulli – 867 (27.51%) *Christine Reilly – 1,376 (43.65%) *Doug Reinstein – 899 (28.52%) Write-in – 54 (.18%) CLARK, VOTE FOR THREE *Scott Bohm – 991 (25.12%) *Robert Smorol, Jr. – 983 (24.92%) […]
RAHWAY, NJ — In a public rally at Rahway River Park on Saturday, Oct. 24, “Column A” Republican Freeholders met with leaders of the popular Coalition to Save Rahway Park, who encouraged their fellow members and supporters to vote “Column A” in the upcoming county election on Thursday, Nov. 3. “We want people to consider that […]
HILLSIDE, NJ — Nine candidates for the Hillside Town Council debated about ways to improve the state of the township at a public, hours-long forum held at Hillside Town Hall on Thursday, Oct. 24, with each individual making a case to residents for why they should be elected into one of the four open seats. […]
UNION, NJ — It didn’t take long for a conversation about taxes to arise, and then dominate, the Union Township Committee debate held on Thursday, Oct. 24. Rising property taxes were at the heart of the first question, posed by a League of Women Voters representative, in the midst of an election season that’s put […]