CRANFORD, NJ — The future of the new 7-Eleven at 49 South Ave. West in Cranford was discussed at a town council meeting held on Monday, Aug. 8. A permit to construct the convenience store was presented by attorney Jason Tuval. 7-Eleven proposed that the store be built on the property. The proposal included a request […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Craigslist, the popular classifieds website, is back in the negative spotlight, this time involving two Union County couples seeking apartments on the popular internet site. Linden police took in two reports from both a Linden couple and Elizabeth couple, who were scammed out of nearly $5,000 in cash, collectively, while answering a […]
HILLSIDE, NJ — Although Hillside held its H.O.M.E. Festival — the Hillside Outdoor Music Event — more than a week ago, controversy surrounding the event lingers. It started when the Hillside town council passed a resolution on Aug. 6, when, according to council members, they found out that Hillside Mayor Angela Garretson had included them on […]
CRANFORD, NJ — On Friday, Aug. 12, yogis gathered to Miln Street in Cranford to join Gina Pachkowski of Alluem Yoga for Rock Yoga Hits the Streets. Miln Street was closed between North Avenue and Eastman Street, and the road was completely covered with yoga mats. Pachkowski led the class while other staff members of Alluem […]
HILLSIDE, NJ — The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has issued citations to a Hillside company for serious crane and chemical hazards RCS Construction LLC, who manufactures concrete reinforcing bars for construction purposes and is located on Pennsylvania Ave., in Hillside, has been cited by OSHA inspectors for more than two dozen safety […]
SUMMIT, NJ — A parklet was installed on Springfield Avenue in Summit and officially opened on Thursday, July 28. Summit Mayor Nora Radest officiated the opening at a ribbon cutting ceremony that began at 5:30 p.m. The parklet was installed in front of Tito’s Burritos and Batavia Cafe. “The parklet is a sidewalk extension with cafe […]
HILLSIDE, NJ — Although new Hillside Business Administrator Dwayne Warren has begun his position without incident, many Hillside residents are wondering what’s going on just over the Union County border. When asked about Warren, Hillside Mayor Angela Garretson told LocalSource in an email that Warren is not the first mayor who has also served as business […]
HILLSIDE, NJ — Although current Hillside acting Chief of Police Louis Panarese was recently reinstated to his former position by order of Judge Karen Cassidy in superior court, Hillside Mayor Angela Garretson has written a letter to Cassidy asking her to reconsider her decision. Garretson told LocalSource that she believes that her lawsuit against the Hillside […]
CRANFORD, NJ — A special meeting was held July 28 in Cranford to adopt a resolution authorizing a change order in connection to the 2015 paving project. The project consists of roadway and sidewalk improvements including the construction of accessible curb ramps, reconstruction of curbs, concrete and hot mix asphalt driveways, full-depth pavement repairs, milling and […]
UNION, NJ — Hundreds of Union residents came out last week to celebrate Union’s National Night Out. The event, held at Police Headquarters on Caldwell Avenue, included a community picnic, tours of police headquarters, games, music, family activities, demonstrations and more. Officers manned the grills, cooking hot dogs as kids enjoyed a bounce house, along with […]