CLARK, NJ — Clark senior citizens enjoyed a barbeque hosted by Mayor Sal Bonaccorso on Monday, Sept. 13, at the Deutscher Club. Seniors were treated to a buffet and music as they visited with their friends, members of the council and the mayor. This event is a return to the annual tradition after a one-year […]
CLARK, NJ — During an explosive Clark Board of Education meeting on Monday, Aug. 9, parents showed up in droves to combat the resolution requiring children to wear masks for the start of the 2021-2022 school year. Board of Education member Steven Donkersloot told those assembled that the Board of Education had passed a resolution […]
CLARK, NJ — Capt. Kyle Mogensen, a former Clark resident, has graduated from the Interservice Physician Assistant Program as an active duty U.S. Army officer. Mogensen volunteered with the Clark Volunteer Emergency Squad and worked at Union County Emergency Medical Services as an emergency medical technician for more than five years. He graduated from Bloomsburg […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Some local athletes helped Garwood’s Advance Fencing & Fitness Academy win four national titles and 10 total medals at the U.S.A. Fencing National Championships in Philadelphia, from July 3 through 12. AFFA’s Abby Parker of Westfield, Kailing Sathyanath of Chatham, Lola Possick of Weehawken and Jadeyn Williams of Metuchen all had […]
CLARK, NJ — Mayor Salvatore Bonaccorso welcomed four new members to the Clark Police Department during the Clark Town Council meeting on Monday, July 19. Officers Steven Alleman, Kevin Chan, Giovannina Prisco and the latest recruit, Cassandra Kinney, took their oath in front of family and friends. “It is my hope that each of these […]
CLARK, NJ — Early spring brought shouts of “play ball” to the softball fields of Clark. From the youngest to the oldest teams, the season has been filled with fun, learning and friendships. UNICO’s peewee team hit it hard and spent time building some basic skills. UNICO secretary Fran Parisi and Vice President Ralph Bernardo […]
CLARK / SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ — The Clark Recreation Department teamed up with Scotch Plains Recreation to hold a street hockey clinic on Saturday, June 19, at Clark’s hockey rink. Boys and girls from kindergarten through fifth grade gathered at the hockey rink behind Hehnly School for a day of fun. Rick Sacchetti, head coach […]
CLARK, NJ — Clark UNICO had its annual installation dinner, which included some special honors to members of the chapter and the presentation of six scholarships and the Brian Piccolo Award. Chapter President Joe Arancio was sworn in for a new term by national President Dr. Frank DeFrank. The remainder of the Clark UNICO board […]
CLARK, NJ — On Wednesday, June 23, eighth-graders at Carl H. Kumpf Middle School in Clark participated in a promotion ceremony. The event was attended by Board of Education members, Superintendent Edward Grande, family members, teachers, administrators and other community members. Speeches were given by valedictorian Ivy Liu and salutatorian Emily Pittari. Both students reminisced […]
CLARK, NJ — Mother Seton Regional High School had commencement exercises on Thursday, May 27. Diplomas were presented by Sister Jacquelyn Balasia, principal. The Class of 2021 has achieved in excess of $16.7 million in academic scholarships and awards. Balasia shared congratulatory remarks with the student body during the graduation ceremony. “Please do not take […]