By editor on COUNTY NEWS, CRANFORD, IN THE TOWNS, SPRINGFIELD, UNION
There is a shortage of candidate forums in around Union County this election year, but following is a list of those that are still available for residents. Springfield Residents will give residents two opportunities, in comfortable non partisan settings, to meet and speak with the four candidates running for two open seats on the local […]
By editor on CLARK, COUNTY NEWS, CRANFORD, ELIZABETH, HILLSIDE, IN THE TOWNS, KENILWORTH, LINDEN, RAHWAY, ROSELLE, ROSELLE PARK, SPRINGFIELD, SUMMIT, UNION
Asterisks(*) denote incumbents. Only contested election in Union County LocalSource’s coverage area are represented. Union County Freeholders Three 3-year terms Alexander Mirabella-D* Diane Barabas-R Mohamed Jalloh-D* Stephen Kozlovich-R Bruce Bergen-D Krzysztof Chris Nowak-R Clark Mayor — 4-year term Richard Kazanowski-D Salvatore Bonaccorso-R* Councilman-at-large — Three 4-year terms Michael Altmann-D Angel Albanese-R* Michelle Novak-D Alvin Barr-R* […]
By editor on CLARK, COUNTY NEWS, CRANFORD, ELIZABETH, HILLSIDE, IN THE TOWNS, KENILWORTH, LINDEN, MOUNTAINSIDE, RAHWAY, ROSELLE, ROSELLE PARK, SPRINGFIELD, SUMMIT, UNION
The following is a list of contested board of education elections in Union County LocalSource’s coverage area. This newspaper encourages residents to learn about their candidates prior to voting and to make an informed decision when exercising their right to vote. Some towns are holding candidates nights and forums, which give residents the opportunity to […]
By editor on CRANFORD, HEADLINE NEWS
CRANFORD — The Cranford Police Department is currently investigating a possible child luring incident that occurred on today, Thursday, Oct. 18. An 11-year-old juvenile was approached while walking to school at approximately 7:30 a.m., according to police. The juvenile was walking on Brookside Place near the intersection of Waverly Place when the incident occurred. The […]
By editor on BERKELEY HEIGHTS, CLARK, CRANFORD, ELIZABETH, FANWOOD, GARWOOD, HILLSIDE, IN THE TOWNS, KENILWORTH, LINDEN, MOUNTAINSIDE, NEW PROVIDENCE, PLAINFIELD, RAHWAY, ROSELLE, ROSELLE PARK, SCOTCH PLAINS, SPRINGFIELD, SUMMIT, UNION, WESTFIELD, WINFIELD
Board of trustees hands over report to Middle States Commission By Cheryl Hehl, Staff Writer With its monitoring report now in the hands of the agency that will determine whether Kean University is worthy of keeping the accreditation it held since 1960, university officials await a critical visit next week that could play heavily into the […]
By editor on BERKELEY HEIGHTS, CLARK, CRANFORD, FANWOOD, GARWOOD, HILLSIDE, KENILWORTH, LINDEN, MOUNTAINSIDE, NEW PROVIDENCE, ROSELLE, ROSELLE PARK, SCOTCH PLAINS, SPRINGFIELD, SUMMIT, UNION, WESTFIELD
At meeting: ‘Where is the acknowledgement of personal responsibility?’ By Cheryl Hehl, Staff Writer UNION COUNTY — Although most board meetings during the past year have begun in front of a large, raucous audience that jammed Kean Hall and spilled into the hallways and courtyard beyond, the Aug. 30 meeting was attended by a sparse crowd devoid of […]
By Cheryl Hehl, Staff Writer CRANFORD — After receiving clarification from the state, the township is moving forward this week with selecting a new police chief so Police Chief Eric Mason can retire and permanently assume the administrator’s spot. Monday Deputy Mayor Andis Kalnins confirmed the township was able to clarify the confusion that arose […]
By Cheryl Hehl, Staff Writer CRANFORD — Although the township has been fighting the Birchwood Development for years, in the end taxpayers end up footing the legal bill that grows day by day. However, the township stands strongly behind this effort and does not intend to back down. Regardless of the cost. According to legal bills […]