UNION COUNTY — Barreling through New Jersey early last week, Tropical Storm Isaias arrived in Union County with powerful winds, roaring thunder and drenching rain. The storm, which first made landfall as a hurricane, knocked over trees and tugged down power lines, causing power outages across the county. PSEG spokesperson Lauren Ugorji gave an update […]
ROSELLE, NJ — Two officers from the Roselle Police Department were promoted in a special ceremony on July 22 in Roselle Borough Hall Council Chambers. Practicing social distancing, the officers and their families witnessed acting Mayor Denise Wilkerson administer the oath to promote Sgt. Victor Conti to lieutenant and Officer Na’ Zeek Hurling to sergeant. […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — On July 21, 39 graduates of the John H. Stamler Police Academy took their oaths of honor in a ceremony celebrating the academy’s 122nd graduating class. “Not only did the 122nd graduating class persevere through a global pandemic to complete their training, but they now enter the law enforcement profession at […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — In collaboration with local law enforcement executives, and in her continued efforts to implement progressive policing policy to improve officer safety, promote transparency in policing and address specific training needs of officers in the field, acting Prosecutor Lyndsay Ruotolo is introducing the Union County Body Worn Camera Performance Review Pilot Program. […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — On July 13, attorneys from the law firms of Jeff Anderson & Associates and Gianforcaro Law, on behalf of numerous plaintiffs, filed nine lawsuits for childhood sexual abuse within the Archdiocese of Newark. The cases, brought under the New Jersey Child Sexual Abuse Act / New Jersey Victims’ Rights Bill, identify […]
ROSELLE, NJ — A well-respected educator and administrator in the Roselle Public School District, Nathan Fisher has played many roles in his lifetime but is now ready to embark on a new one. Possessing three decades of experience in the school system, Fisher is now taking the district’s helm as superintendent of schools. According to […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Gov. Phil Murphy announced July 9 that he supports legislation that would change the name of county elected officials from “freeholder” to “county commissioner,” abolishing the title that is both referencing a time when only white male landowners could hold public office and confusing. New Jersey is the only state that […]
ROSELLE, NJ — Sitting at her desk and reading from a prepared speech, Roselle Mayor Christine Dansereau made a surprising video announcement to the public on Tuesday, June 23. After 14 years of service to the borough of Roselle, Dansereau retired from the position of mayor; her last day was June 30. Dansereau, who has […]
ROSELLE, NJ — At its June 17 meeting, the Roselle Borough Council voted 5-1 to approve the introduction of the 2020 municipal budget of $44,680,870, featuring a zero-percent tax increase for residents, according to a press release from the borough. “The Finance Committee has worked incredibly hard this year to craft a budget that meets […]
ROSELLE, NJ — Protests continue across America, and on June 14 Roselle held its own Black Lives Matter protest. The rally drew many from across town to Warinanco Park as the unrest continues following the killing of George Floyd in late May. It may have been weeks since Floyd’s death, but people across America are […]