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Westfield Council Debates New Zoning Permit Requirements
By KATIE MOEN 
Thursday, August 14, 2025
WESTFIELD — The members of the Westfield Town Council are preparing to introduce an ordinance that, if adopted, would allow the town to implement a new zoning permit process for “backyard” projects like patios, permanent sheds and fire pits.“There are a lot of smaller projects that are happening in Westfield that are falling through the cracks in the current ordinance,” Councilman David Contract s...
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Swan Hotels Jar Linwood Boys For UC Sr. 60+ Top Seed, 17-2
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ULICHNY, BALDOWSKI, LATHAM, BERNSTEIN RULE ‘D’
Swan Hotels Jar Linwood Boys For UC Sr. 60+ Top Seed, 17-2
By DAVID B. CORBIN 
Thursday, August 14, 2025
One more game would determine which team would gain the top seed for the upcoming Union County Senior 60+ Softball League playoffs and it occurred whe...
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NJ Transit Vows More One-Seat Rides Along Raritan Valley Line
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NJ Transit Vows More One-Seat Rides Along Raritan Valley Line
By FRED T. ROSSI 
Thursday, August 14, 2025
FANWOOD – Mayor Colleen Mahr said this week that New Jersey Transit has committed to adding more one-seat rides along the Raritan Valley Line into Man...
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Community
Applications Being Accepted For History Re-Grant Prog.
Thursday, August 7, 2025
COUNTY - The Union County Board of County Commissioners is pleased to announce that applications for the 2026 Union County History Re-Grant Program fo...
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Roadside Memorial Created In Honor Of Slain Cyclist
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Roadside Memorial Created In Honor Of Slain Cyclist
By KATIE MOEN 
Thursday, August 14, 2025
WESTFIELD —Aroadside memorial has been erected in honor of Wajih Abdul-Haqq, a 71-year-old Kenilworth man who lost his life to an intoxicated driver w...
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St. George’s Run in 7th Jolts St. Justin in St. Bart’s Ball, 8-7
Sports
BAIER WINNING RBI, CINTRON HR, HARRIS 2-RUN HR
St. George’s Run in 7th Jolts St. Justin in St. Bart’s Ball, 8-7
By DAVID B. CORBIN 
Thursday, August 14, 2025
Intensity has been heightened as the regular season has been winding down and the St. Bart’s Oldtimers Men’s playoffs is just around the corner. Just ...
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Roadside Memorial Created In Honor Of Slain Cyclist
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Roadside Memorial Created In Honor Of Slain Cyclist
By KATIE MOEN 
Thursday, August 14, 2025
WESTFIELD —Aroadside memorial has been erected in honor of Wajih Abdul-Haqq, a 71-year-old Kenilworth man who lost his life to an intoxicated driver w...
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NJ Transit Vows More One-Seat Rides Along Raritan Valley Line
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NJ Transit Vows More One-Seat Rides Along Raritan Valley Line
By FRED T. ROSSI 
Thursday, August 14, 2025
FANWOOD – Mayor Colleen Mahr said this week that New Jersey Transit has committed to adding more one-seat rides along the Raritan Valley Line into Man...
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Flood Prone Home Owners
Main, News
Flood Prone Home Owners
By KATIE MOEN 
Thursday, August 14, 2025
CLARK — Clark Residents that have either experienced repeat flooding challenges on their properties or who could be susceptible to future damages may ...
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St. Ignatius Pulls Away From St. Francis Softball Men, 11-2
Sports
GANO, ISOLDA 3-3; TOMASULO 2 RBI, 2 RUNS; ‘J.Lo’ 3-3
St. Ignatius Pulls Away From St. Francis Softball Men, 11-2
By DAVID B. CORBIN 
Thursday, August 14, 2025
St. Francis, presently the “Little Dogs” in the cellar of the St. Bart’s Oldtimers Men’s Softball League, took on the “Big Dogs” of St. Ignatius, who ...
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St. George’s Run in 7th Jolts St. Justin in St. Bart’s Ball, 8-7
Sports
BAIER WINNING RBI, CINTRON HR, HARRIS 2-RUN HR
St. George’s Run in 7th Jolts St. Justin in St. Bart’s Ball, 8-7
By DAVID B. CORBIN 
Thursday, August 14, 2025
Intensity has been heightened as the regular season has been winding down and the St. Bart’s Oldtimers Men’s playoffs is just around the corner. Just ...
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Swan Hotels Jar Linwood Boys For UC Sr. 60+ Top Seed, 17-2
Sports
ULICHNY, BALDOWSKI, LATHAM, BERNSTEIN RULE ‘D’
Swan Hotels Jar Linwood Boys For UC Sr. 60+ Top Seed, 17-2
By DAVID B. CORBIN 
Thursday, August 14, 2025
One more game would determine which team would gain the top seed for the upcoming Union County Senior 60+ Softball League playoffs and it occurred whe...
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Carolkay Lissenden Barre
Obituaries
Carolkay Lissenden Barre
Thursday, July 24, 2025
Carolkay Lissenden Barré Carolkay Lissenden Barré, 87, died on July 17, 2025 in Stone Harbor, New Jersey with loving family by her side. Whether answe...
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Lucinda Dowell
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Lucinda Dowell
Thursday, July 24, 2025
Lucinda Dowell, Longtime Westfield Resident, Animal Lover and Professional Photographer Lucinda Dowell, 90, a long-time Westfield resident and profess...
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Dr. Robert H. Thompson III
Obituaries
Dr. Robert H. Thompson III
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Dr. Robert H. Thompson III Dr. Robert H. Thompson III, 72, passed away on July 9, 2025 in Dobbs Ferry, N.Y. A devoted father, brother, veteran, and ph...
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Resisting the Spell: How Jane Austen Redefines Beauty Talk
Thursday, August 14, 2025
SCOTCH PLAINS –Discover the wit, wisdom, and subtle rebellion of Jane Austen in a talk that explores how her beloved novels challenge the power of phy...
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Dir. of Counseling Center to Speak to Old Guard
Community
Dir. of Counseling Center to Speak to Old Guard
Thursday, August 14, 2025
SUMMIT AREA – On Tuesday, August 19 at 9:30 a.m., The Summit Area Old Guard will welcome Robert Alexander, Executive Director of the Paterson Counseli...
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Community
Erin Ryan of SP Participates In Cybercrime Competition
Thursday, August 14, 2025
SCRANTON, PA – Erin E. Ryan of Scotch Plains was among nine University of Scranton students who participated in a study abroad program in Spain, which...
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Arts and Entertainment
“An Afternoon with Ken Burns” Coming To NJPAC
Thursday, August 14, 2025
AREA – Governor Phil Murphy and Lieutenant Governor Tahesha Way, together with RevolutionNJ – New Jersey’s official partnership between the New Jersey...
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Arts and Entertainment
Kean Stage Announces 2025-2026 Season Line-Up
Thursday, August 14, 2025
UNION – Kean Stage is proud to announce its 2025-2026 season lineup featuring a diverse mix of Broadway, gospel and Latin music, dance and family prog...
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Arts and Entertainment
Soulful band, Singer-Songwriter to Perform at Carriage House
Thursday, August 14, 2025
FANWOOD – Live music returns to Fanwood’s Carriage House on Saturday, September 13 with a doublebill featuring singer-songwriter Brooke Annibale and s...
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Multiple Agencies Respond to House Fire on Blake Drive in Clark
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Multiple Agencies Respond to House Fire on Blake Drive in Clark
By KATIE MOEN 
Monday, August 11, 2025
CLARK -- All occupants have been safely evacuated from an ongoing three-alarm house fire on Blake Drive in Clark. Firefighters from multiple agencies ...
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Charges Levied Following Fatal North Avenue Crash
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Charges Levied Following Fatal North Avenue Crash
By KATIE MOEN 
Thursday, August 7, 2025
WESTFIELD — A Perth Amboy man has been arrested in connection with a multi-vehicle crash that claimed the life of a 71-year-old bicyclist earlier this...
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Flood Prone Home Owners
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Flood Prone Home Owners
By KATIE MOEN 
Thursday, August 14, 2025
CLARK — Clark Residents that have either experienced repeat flooding challenges on their properties or who could be susceptible to future damages may ...
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Main, News
Westfield Council Debates New Zoning Permit Requirements
By KATIE MOEN 
Thursday, August 14, 2025
WESTFIELD — The members of the Westfield Town Council are preparing to introduce an ordinance that, if adopted, would allow the town to implement a ne...
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Front Page, News
Westfield Restaurant Cited Again For Unsanitary Condit.
By KATIE MOEN 
Thursday, August 7, 2025
WESTFIELD — A Westfield restaurant that has frequently come under fire for failing to address sub-par sanitary conditions and other health hazards wil...
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