COUNTY – The Union County Board of County Commissioners formally introduced its $559 million executive budget last week, which includes a 2 percent increase in the tax levy for Fiscal Year 2026.“This budget is presented during a period of significant fiscal pressure,” County Manager Edward Oatman sa...

GARWOOD- On Thursday night’s regular meeting of the Garwood Mayor and Council, Resolution 2676, which would authorize the execution of an agreement with NOXAERO, LLC for a Drone as a first responder pilot program, was up for adoption.BoroughAdministrator JohnArthur was not in attendance at Thursday ...

GARWOOD- During Wednesday night’s meeting of the Garwood Planning Board, Michael Mistretta, a Professional Planner with Harbor Consultants, joined the Board for a public hearing on the 2025 Circulation Element of the Master Plan, which Harbor Consultants also prepared.Mr. Mistretta noted that some e...

AREA — Governor Mikie Sherrill introduced a record-breaking $60.7 billion State budget for the 2027 fiscal year late last month, which she says will help to protect New Jersey’s dwindling financial reserves from “eminent depletion.”According to information provided by the State, this year’s budget, ...

WESTFIELD — Town officials explained Tuesday night that residents should expect to see their municipal taxes increase by about $80 this year in response to escalating health insurance costs and other state mandated expenses. “This budget demonstrates a careful and measured approach, balancing these ...

CRANFORD — Roughly 30 members of the public attended Tuesday’s Cranford Township Committee meeting to speak against the ongoing protests by resident Will Thilly and other online commentators who continue to attract attention across social media. Mayor Kathleen Miller Prunty opened the meeting by cal...

COUNTY — Union County is working to better safeguard local residents, elected officials and business owners against potential disasters and dangerous situations through amendments to its Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP). The updated document, county officials said, will focus on kno...

SUMMIT AREA – On Tuesday, March 24th, the Summit Area Old Guard will hear Matthew Wunder and Samantha (Sam) Keane speak on several investment and tax and estate planning topics. Wunder, a certified financial manager, is a partner at Park Avenue Capital, an investment advisory firm associated with No...

SCOTCH PLAINS — The Recreation Commission plans further discussions on boosting fees at the Shady Rest Golf and Country Club and also will talk about possibly installing rain gardens at more Township parks.At its meeting last week, the Commission agreed to look at slight increases in fees—no more th...

CLARK — Clark residents will see a $97 increase in taxes this year as the Township works to keep up with the rising costs of healthcare, energy and public safety. The Township Council announced the tax increase at its meeting Monday, and plans to provide a detailed presentation in April before forma...