WESTFIELD — Police are working closely with local school administrators to investigate claims that several high-school students may have used photo-editing software to create a series of pornographic images designed to look like other students.“There was a great deal of concern about who had images ...

WESTFIELD — The Westfield Fire Department celebrated a major milestone this week when it officially welcomed its first full-time female firefighter, Valerie Aguirre, to the ranks.“Prior to joining the Westfield Fire Department, Valerie was employed with the Scotch Plains Police Department, where she...

SCOTCH PLAINS — During a special meeting of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of Education on October 19, principals and teachers alike were feted in recognition of their professional achievements and the difference they make in the lives of their students.The meeting, which preceded the board’s regul...

WESTFIELD — A Westfield home once occupied by Langston Hughes has fallen into disrepair and could be facing demolition, members of the town’s Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) said Monday.According to local records, the renowned poet lived at 514 Downer Street for several months in 1930 while w...

CRANFORD — Lisa Burfeindt, director of school counseling and the district’s anti-bullying coordinator, shared an annual and biannual report on harassment, intimidation, and bullying (HIB) at the October 23 Cranford Board of Education meeting. “The Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights that was passed has one...

WESTFIELD — The Westfield Public Schools district could see some major changes over the coming years as the local administration works to implement its new fiveyear strategic plan.The plan, which was introduced to the public during a regular meeting of the Westfield Board of Education earlier this m...

SCOTCH PLAINS – The planning board on Monday unanimously agreed that the redevelopment plan for the Fatima House, the former residence for nuns at St. Bartholomew theApostle Church that will be redeveloped into an age-restricted apartment building, is consistent with the township’s master plan, with...

WESTFIELD — An online petition that was started last week to remove SaharAziz from the Westfield Board of Education has been placed under review by change.org (the online platform to which it was posted) and is no longer publicly accessible. The petition, which had garnered more than 3,800 signature...

WESTFIELD — An underutilized section of Elm Street will soon be converted into a new, mixed-use development project comprised of 22 residential units and about 3,000 square feet of street-level retail opportunities.The project, which also will include on-site parking and a private rooftop deck, was ...

WESTFIELD — Last week, eight candidates vying for four, four-year terms on the Westfield Town Council stepped to the dais to hash out their platforms as part of The Westfield Leader’s annual candidates’ forum.The debate, held in the council chambers at Town Hall, attracted dozens of supporters from ...