ROSELLE, NJ — As the borough of Roselle celebrates 130 years since its incorporation, the administrations’ economic development plans are enriching the quality of life for residents. “There’s such a rich history in Roselle, best known as the first town lighted by Edison’s lightbulb,” said Mayor Donald Shaw. “Now we are shining a light of […]
ROSELLE, NJ — On April 23 and 24, 1965, six young men from the Roselle Catholic High School track and field team, in the year of its first full graduating class, traveled to the renowned Penn Relays in Philadelphia and returned home with two Championship of America relay titles. The team was coached by a […]
ROSELLE, NJ — Inroads to Opportunities, a Union County-based non-profit human services agency that provides programs and services to individuals with disabilities, recently celebrated National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month on Friday, March 21, with an Awards Luncheon at its Roselle headquarters. The luncheon was a remarkable success. A host of political and community leaders from […]
ROSELLE, NJ — Joyleaf Dispensary, 711 E 1st Ave., Roselle, is redefining the 420 season with an exclusive event, “Sessions of Joy,” on Saturday, April 12, from 1 to 7 p.m., blending cannabis culture with community connection. The celebration features interactive sensory experiences like the debut of the Garden Greens Sound Lounge, a silent disco-inspired […]
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ROSELLE, NJ — The Roselle Board of Education recognized the achievements of students and educators, as well as honored retiring staff members, at its meeting on Monday, Jan. 27. The board recognized three students who achieved perfect scores on the 2024 New Jersey Student Learning Assessments-English Language Arts: Jasmine Cuffie, grade four, Harrison Elementary School; […]
ROSELLE, NJ — On Wednesday, Dec 18, Christopher Sands, president of the Abraham Clark Chapter of the New Jersey Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, presented the SAR Law Enforcement, Fire Safety and EMS Medals to officers from Roselle at the Abraham Clark Memorial House. Police Officer Stanley Edouard received the Law Enforcement […]
ROSELLE, NJ — The borough of Roselle commemorated the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday, Jan. 20, with its annual flag-raising ceremony at Borough Hall. The event, in honor of the civil rights leader, has become a cherished tradition within the community. According to Mayor Donald Shaw, “We host a number of […]
ROSELLE, NJ — Linda Galarreta, intake and engagement counselor, Inroads To Opportunities, a Union County-based non-profit human services agency that provides programs and services to individuals with disabilities, was recently appointed as a board member to the Multicultural Inclusion and Accessibility Committee of Roselle. Galarreta was appointed by Roselle Mayor Donald Shaw and Councilwoman Denise […]
ROSELLE, NJ — Chris Sands, president of the Abraham Clark Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution, attended the Pearl Harbor Day remembrance on Saturday, Dec. 7, at the Capt. Newell Rodney Fiske VFW 335 Post in Cranford and, afterward, presented Post Commander Mark Schwartz with a SAR Flag Retirement Certificate. On Wednesday, Dec. […]