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By JACKIE LIEBERMAN
April 18, 2024
WESTFIELD, NJ — Three Westfield police officers were injured Thursday evening in a crash involving a stolen vehicle they were chasing, according to police. It happened around 5:10 p.m., Westfield Police Chief Christopher Battiloro said. “We were alerted by an LPR (license plate recognition) ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Of 1,334 small cities across America ranked annually by WalletHub for their conduciveness to new businesses, Westfield came in at 1,322 this year. Not so good, said WalletHub Communications Manager Diana Polk. “The rank of 1 represents the best conditions for that category, so ...
CLARK, NJ — Vaccaro's Bakery in Clark will be closing. The landmark bakery, in business for 50 years, will turn off its ovens, put down its mixing bowls, and close up shop for good at the conclusion of business hours this Sunday, April 21. Vaccaro's regular Sunday hours are 6 a.m. to 6 ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — The nail-biter between Westfield and Scotch Plains-Fanwood on Tuesday will go down as another classic battle between the longtime rivals, with the Blue Devils pulling the game out on a HBP and a throwing error that allowed the winning run to score in the bottom of the ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — This gifted captain and starting midfielder for the girl’s lacrosse team at Westfield High School is fueled by a drive to be the best player and captain she can be. Senior Kate Watson is this week’s Andy Heinz and The Westfield Legacy Agency’s Allstate Westfield Athlete of the ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — With school board election results mostly in and the district’s additional spending plan approved by voters, Superintendent Dr. Raymond González wrote to residents in an email Wednesday that Westfield public schools are preparing for a public referendum in April 2025. “This ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — A novel approach to replacing Westfield’s patchwork of street signs, including a potential auction, headlines a battery of capital improvements planned to improve public safety. “Some are green, some back and others white,” said Town Administrator Jim Gildea regarding the crazy ...
NEWARK, NJ — Newark is renowned at this time of year for the annual burst of color in the North Ward at Branch Brook Park, where its cherry trees erupt in shades of pink and white, purple and red, magenta and mauve. But only two miles away in Newark's downtown, the tourist agency that works to ...
Linden, NJ – The parent company of Elizabethtown Gas Co. broke ground Tuesday on a $440 million renewable energy project on the site of the former American Cynamid-Warners plant in Tremley Point. Once completed, the Linden Renewable Energy (LRE) project will become the nation's largest food ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Unofficial election results from Union County show that three school board candidates Leila Morrelli, Julie Steinberg and Sonal Patel had the most votes as of Wednesday at about 1:35 p.m. Six candidates were in the running for three seats. Incumbent Morrelli had 2,036 votes, ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Thieves got away with about $2,500 worth of items stolen from cars last week, Westfield police said Tuesday. On April 8 at about 12:17 p.m., a resident reported that, while her vehicle was parked on Quimby Street, someone entered it and stole her cell phone, which was worth ...
MANVILLE, NJ — Since 2018, Valairco Heating and Cooling has been dedicated to giving back to the community through its Valairco Cares initiative. This program aims to support non-profit organizations that demonstrate exceptional dedication to helping those in need. To date, Valairco has provided ...
CRANFORD, NJ — Keep an eye on your pets. There have been two separate reports of a fox attacking dogs on Cranford’s south side. The Cranford Police Department released the following information on Tuesday: “This morning, shortly after 7 a.m., a Colin Kelly Street resident reported that a fox ...
TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Phil Murphy wants to pump nearly $1 billion more into New Jersey schools. The new spending would increase state aid to public schools by 5% over the current level and is meant to “fully fund” K-12 education to ensure that New Jersey children receive a top-notch ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Four Westfield High School students, who are part of the school’s chapter of Model United Nations, were selected to go to Philadelphia last week to watch the solar eclipse alongside Vice President Kamala Harris. Model UN is a program run as part of the civic engagement programs ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The county Board of Commissioners last week introduced a $543.4 million budget for 2024 that increases county-wide taxes by 1.75%. Introducing the budget, fiscal committee chairperson Rebecca Williams said the tax levy increase comes to $373,722,967.17. William said the ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — Excitement filled the air in Mountainside as Echo Lake Park transformed into a bustling set for the filming of a highly anticipated Bob Dylan biopic movie. Starring Timothée Chalamet, the film promises to captivate audiences with the folk legend's story. Fans eagerly awaited ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — It’s officially baseball and softball season for the youth in Westfield. Hundreds of people of all ages joined the Westfield Baseball League’s annual parade to celebrate the start of the 2024 season on Saturday, April 13. Noah Ament, the president of the Westfield Baseball ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Six candidates seek three seats on the Westfield Board of Education in the April 16 election as the district goes to the public for approval of an additional spending proposal that would mean an additional $165 per year tax increase for the average homeowner. Local Hummus ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — There’s a new subterranean helper in the sewer system and it’s not a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle. The Westfield Division of Roads is using a remote-controlled motorized camera purchased with American Rescue Plan dollars to check for damaged storm pipes that add to flooding risks ...
CRANFORD, NJ — Hollywood descends on Cranford yet again. Residents in the area of Cranford United Methodist Church and Cranford Public Library, near Walnut Avenue, recently received a letter on behalf of Pink Toes LLC, the company producing the feature film “Tow,” informing them of the days and ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Two men have been arrested on numerous charges relating to the theft of debit card information and subsequent fraudulent withdrawals of cash from area ATMs using counterfeit debit cards, Westfield Police Chief Christopher Battiloro announced Friday afternoon. On Friday, March ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Almost 19 miles of Westfield’s roads are expected to be paved this year, Mayor Shelley Brindle said in her weekly update Friday. Twelve miles of that work will be paid for by utility companies, she said. Click here to see if your street is on the list. “If your road is on the ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — A proposed four-way stop would be implemented at the intersection at West Dudley Avenue and Clark Street, near Roosevelt Intermediate School. On Tuesday, the Westfield Town Council unanimously voted to introduce the ordinance that would make it so at their meeting. Councilwoman ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — April is Earth Month, and the Westfield Green Team is hosting several events to celebrate and give back. During Earth Month, the Green Team works to raise awareness about the environment and how the public can get involved to protect, rehabilitate and cherish nature. Check out ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Several incidents involving fraudulent activity were reported by residents last week, police said Tuesday. On April 4, a resident on the 100 block of Sussex Street reported an incident of fraud, police said. The resident noticed unauthorized accounts from Verizon Wireless while ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — This talented centerfielder for the girls’ softball team at Westfield High School plays with unmatched dedication and energy. Junior Quinlan Doherty is this week’s Andy Heinz and The Westfield Legacy Agency’s Allstate Westfield Athlete of the Week. Doherty’s journey to ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – The Rutgers University Police Department is investigating after the Center for Islamic Life on College Avenue was burglarized as the world’s Muslims began the celebration of Eid, the ending of Ramadan. The center was broken into and “several items of value” were taken during a ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — The total of $4,484,000, which is derived from the town's Capital Improvement Fund, will be used to start public improvement projects, purchase new equipment, replace machinery and acquire new vehicles. Members of the Westfield Town Council unanimously adopted the special ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Craving a quick, tasty meal, but want to keep it healthy? Local Hummus Republic owners Mihir Shah and Sahil Mayur hope you’ll come to their new location at 102 E. Broad St. for what Mayur calls “the best-tasting healthy food you’ve ever eaten.” There’s something for everyone ...
