News from Nearby
By ROBERT RAMIREZ
May 27, 2020CRANFORD - The Union County Department of Parks and Recreation has announced that Independence Day fireworks scheduled to take place in Union County Parks have been canceled this year due to COVID-19.
The announcement includes fireworks at the following sites:
Cranford fireworks scheduled to take place in Nomahegan Park on July 2.
Plainfield fireworks ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – The Thursday, May 7 telephonic Board of Education (BOE) meeting began with a somber note and a moment of silence due to the passing of a New Providence High School student.
On April 30, 2020, Principal Lauren Zirpoli notified New Providence High School families of the passing of Nico Stepney, a senior at the school. "As always, please know that we are with ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — The disposable sanitary wipes that are being put to use should not be flushed.
Westfield Mayor Shelley Brindle said Friday that flushing wipes, paper towels and other paper products down the toilet can lead to expensive repairs.
“New Jersey American Water issued a reminder today about items that should not be flushed down the toilet,” Brindle said in ...
WARREN, NJ - A Warren Township resident, the parent of a Warren student, has tested positive for COVID-19, according to a letter from Superintendent of Warren Township Schools Dr. Matthew Mingle that was sent to parents and guardians on Sunday.
"The District learned today that a parent of a student has tested positive for COVID-19," the letter said. “The entire family has ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – Sunil Abrol, Chairman of the Diversity Committee, and long-time volunteer Peggy Brodeur attended the Monday, Feb. 10 Borough Council meeting to inform the council members about the committee’s planned events in 2020. Mayor Al Morgan also listed all upcoming Tricentennial events around the town.
Abrol explained that the committee has four events planned ...
The purchase will add land to Union County’s Nomahegan Park.
Union County, NJ – The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders is pleased to announce that acquisition of 112 Park Drive in Cranford has been completed. The property consists of an “elbow” of land and a street that protrude into Nomahegan Park. It is currently occupied by an abandoned house. Now under County ...
WATCHUNG, NJ - A reward of up to $1,500 is being offered by Somerset County Crime Stoppers for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the individual or individuals responsible for a hit-and-run in the Borough on Oct. 8.
In response to the hit-and-run, the Watchung Borough Council approved a resolution on Thursday calling on Somerset County to assist in improving safety on Valley ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ - In a move that shakes up the leadership of the Springfield School District, Superintendent Michael Davino will soon be leaving his position after the board declined to renew his contract past the end of this school year.
Davino has served in his position as superintendent for over 15 years, having been hired by the board back in 2003. During his tenure as ...
SPRINFIELD, NJ - The National Weather Service has confirmed that a tornado made a touchdown in Springfield, NJ earlier this afternoon.
Evident weak rope-like tornado with definitive rotation and debris in Springfield, NJ! Wow... pic.twitter.com/FnnZCrwIPQ
— Armando Salvadore (@KaptMands) August 7, 2019
According to ABC 7 Accuweather, the tornado, listed as an Enhanced Fujita ...
