For the Hillside PD, it’s all about community

For the Hillside PD, it’s all about community

HILLSIDE, NJ — The Hillside Police Department is a busy place, but it still manages to find time to give back to the community it serves. This summer, the HPD collected backpacks and school supplies for the YWCA of Union County and the Community FoodBank of New Jersey, to assist children in need for the upcoming […]

The cost of criminal justice reform

UNION COUNTY, NJ — A major overhaul of New Jersey bail rules will now establish nonmonetary bail alternatives for individuals unable to afford bail while awaiting their trials. The new rules, which go into effect in January, will speed up pretrial procedures and nearly eliminate monetary payment of bail. The new bail rules will now determine […]

Kean students design the ‘Ultimate Dorm Room’

Kean students design the ‘Ultimate Dorm Room’

UNION, NJ — Dorm life can be a highlight of the college experience for many undergraduates and, this fall, Kean University design students are partnering with the Ikea store, of Elizabeth, to help ramp up the style and convenience of dorm living. Starting in September, Kean’s Green Lane Academic building will house a model dorm room […]

Union County Library Grant Awards presented

UNION COUNTY, NJ — On Aug. 19, the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders presented the 2016 Union County Library Grant Awards to 20 libraries. The grants will be utilized to support children’s programs. The grand total of the grant amounted to $150,000, more than double the amount of last year. The Library Grants Program is […]

Progress for Summit’s IBF turf upgrade project

Progress for Summit’s IBF turf upgrade project

SUMMIT, NJ — On Friday, Aug. 26, there was new artificial turf for local recreation and high school football teams to scrimmage and play on at Investors Bank Field in Summit. The Department of Community Programs reopened the track and playing field to the public and announced the completion of several renovations. “Kudos to Director of […]

Scotch Plains salary questioned by council

SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ — The Aug. 30 meeting of the Scotch Plains Town Council was business as usual — until Councilman Llewellyn Jones dropped a bombshell. According to the lone Republican on the council, during a mid-year budget review he came across a salary increase awarded to Al Mirabella, the town manager, by Scotch Plains Mayor […]

Union prepares for Ultimate Unity Block Party

UNION, NJ — Union for Unity, Union Mayor Manuel Figueiredo, and the Union township committee are teaming up for what many believe will be an epic show of unity. The Ultimate Unity Block Party, being held Sept. 18 at Rabkin Park, is the brainchild of a few Union residents who want to show the rest of […]

Union County considering litigation over TTF shutdown

UNION COUNTY, NJ — Union County has served a Notice of Claim against the New Jersey Department of Transportation due to the continued shutdown of several road and bridge projects resulting from Gov. Chris Christie’s Executive Order No. 210. New Jersey Governor Chris Christie ordered the shutdown on June 30, after the state announced months earlier […]

Hillside schools go digital

HILLSIDE, NJ — With the national emphasis on science and technology, Hillside Public Schools will be issuing each student in grades six to 12 a new Chromebook this coming school year. Previously, classrooms were allotted a certain number of Chromebooks to be shared by students, but now each student will be using their own personal Chromebooks […]

Will politics rear its head in Union BOE elections?

UNION, NJ — As Union school board elections draw near, tensions are growing as one grassroots movement speaks out against what they describe as a politically-charged school district. Parents for Change, a movement started by concerned parents and residents in Union, is speaking out against what they describe as Union’s political machine continually muscling its way […]