The New Jersey Bar Association kicked off their Lawyer Feeding New Jersey Campaign at The Community Food Bank

CRANFORD - New Jersey's annual "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" crackdown targeting drunk drivers will get underway starting Friday, December 6 and run through New Year's Day. 

133 police departments throughout the state have received overtime grant money for checkpoints and extra patrol with Cranford receiving $5,500. According to nj.gov, last year's winter ticket blitz saw 1,269 DWI ...

HILLSIDE, NJ - Union County Manager Edward T. Oatman has announced the appointment of Kamili A. Williams to head the County’s Division of Social Services, within the Department of Human Services, effective November 25, 2019.  Ms. Williams succeeds former director Charles Gillon who retired in September after 30 years of service.

Williams leads approximately 500 employees located in the ...

HILLSIDE, NJ - The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders today announced that it is investigating all options, including legal action, to put an end to New York City’s practice of relocating homeless families from the city into Union County communities, including Hillside, without notice and without support services.

More than 50 families are known to have been relocated from New York City ...

HILLSIDE, NJ - In recognition of National Influenza Vaccination Week, the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders is reminding residents to get vaccinated before the rush of holiday travel and social events begins in earnest.

National Influenza Vaccination Week takes place this year from December 1 to December 7.

“The vaccination window is still open for this year’s flu season, so there is ...

HILLSIDE, NJ — Slippery conditions are in store for Sunday, the National Weather Service said.

Forecasters predict up 1 to 3 inches of snow and ice that is anticipated to create a light glaze in southern Union County, among other regions.  A winter-weather advisory is in effect 7 a.m. — 7 p.m. Sunday.

The Weather Service also advised of additional snowfall set for Monday afternoon into ...

Throughout the month of November, the Community FoodBank of New Jersey will host large-scale turkey distributions for each of the eight counties in its northern service area—enabling local food pantries and soup kitchens to pick up Thanksgiving turkeys for their hungry neighbors.

Organizations that have placed holiday orders with the FoodBank will visit the designated pick-up sites ...

1. Do you think our main street/downtown is healthy and successful? If not, what would you do to change that?

I think area considered to be the main street/ downtown area are successful in that businesses like Seabra’s, US Post Office, Chase Bank, the Beauty Supply stores, Laundromat, Nail Salon, Convenience store, T-Mobile, and Chinese restaurant have longevity in the area.  While I ...

1. Why are you running for the Board of Education? If elected, what will be your priorities?

 I am seeking re election to continue my quest for better education for the children and the parents have  an independent voice. I would like to give the children in middle school more choices for electives, so they can start seeing their interest prior to high school. I would like  to give the ...

 1.  Why are you running for the Board of Education? If elected, what will be your priorities?

Hillside children matter. Children are the most vulnerable population.  I want to continue to be a powerful voice for the children of Hillside and advocate and fight to ensure they are afforded an efficient and equitable education. As former board president, I was able to increase academic ...

Hillside NJ- A lot of Hillside locals are looking for something interesting, safe, and fun for their children to do for Halloween. On Saturday, October 26th, 2019, there will be a Halloween “Trunk or Treat” event being held at 1042 North Broad Street, Hillside (1 pm – 4 pm). There will be fun games and pumpkin painting for children of all ages. This is the perfect opportunity for parents to enjoy ...