WESTFIELD — Giving is not just about a donation; it is about making a difference in one’s community and putting a smile on someone else’s face. With the arrival of gift-giving season, fifth-grade students in Ann McDonough’s classroom at McKinley Elementary School worked hard to make and create thoug...

Union County HAWK, we send our heartfelt wishes to you, our readers, for a happy holiday season and new year. It’s been another busy year here at the newspaper offices, with plenty to keep us going across the seven towns we cover. One thing we continue to be grateful for at the newspaper offices is ...

It takes a lot of people to make a successful organization work, and the Garwood Green Team is no exception. Created just before the onslaught of the Covid pandemic, the team thrives with just under 20 active members. But, even with involved membership, the team depends on donations and volunteers t...

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Distinguished Honor Roll Grade 9 Sebastien Ainge, Jake Anderson, Morgan Arky, Lila Aronowitz, Emily Bailey, Andrew Barbella, Luka Barsky, Dmytro Batkivskyi, Jack Bauer, Tyler Bejkollari, Kara Benacchio, Mia Berg, Nikita Bhat, Norah Black, Henry Blake, Reid Borak, Eliana Braun, Elizabeth Bresnahan, H...

CRANFORD – On November 16 The Aliver Foundation held a community event at Hanson Park in Cranford to celebrate the donation of an all weather, climate controlled, tamper proof AED enclosure and device to this public recreation space. Residents gathered with trustees from Hanson Park Conservancy, the...

WESTFIELD — On December 16, the Supportive Housing Association of New Jersey (SHA) released the new Westfield Integrated Community Project (Westfield ICP) report covering recommendations to support community inclusion for residents, including people with disabilities and other barriers.Over the past...

CRANFORD — The Cranford Planning Board approved of further variances for a redevelopment project on Meeker Avenue and Quine Street in Cranford. The amended subdivision was to make up for deficiencies in the previously approved plan.The application, originally made by JDA Homes LLC and Liberty Assets...

TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy announced December 16 that he is granting clemency to 36 individuals, including 33 pardons and three commutations. The announcement marks Governor Murphy’s first exercise of his pardon power.These actions build on the Governor’s efforts to address unfairness that has e...

CRANFORD – Amateur Astronomers, Inc of Cranford celebrated their 75th Anniversary on November 17 at The Westwood Caterers of Garwood. In attendance were 53 past and current members who range from teenagers to seniors. AAI has always interested anyone who loves looking and learning about the night sk...