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By BROOKE HOLZHAUER AND ISABELLA BURKE - NJ STATE HOUSE NEWS SERVICE
October 9, 2025
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ — New Jersey’s candidates for governor, Republican Jack Ciattarelli and Democrat Mikie Sherrill, accused one another of deceitfulness during their second and final debate Wednesday. Throughout the hourlong back-and-forth, at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, the candidates ...
CRANFORD, NJ – Mayor Terrance Curran opened Tuesday’s Township Committee meeting by offering his “sincere condolences to the families and loved ones of the two young women whose lives were tragically taken last week in a horrific and senseless act.” He acknowledged how deeply the loss has affected ...
CRANFORD, NJ - In the wake of the deaths of Cranford High School students Maria Niotis and Isabella Salas, two local teenagers are calling for a change in New Jersey law to better protect young people from harassment and stalking.Charlotte and Cooper Groll, both Cranford residents, siblings and ...
CRANFORD, N.J. — Cranford Police Chief Matthew Nazzaro offered condolences and urged unity Monday night during the Township Committee meeting, addressing the community’s grief following the fatal crash that claimed the lives of teenagers Isabella Salas and Maria Niotis.Nazzaro acknowledged the ...
CRANFORD, NJ - The weather couldn't have been better for the 11th annual Cranford Jaycees Oktoberfest on Saturday, October 4. More than 1,000 guests packed the tents to celebrate and raise funds for community programs, including the Cranford First Aid Squad, the Union College scholarship program, ...
CRANFORD, N.J. — What began as a simple act of kindness from a 7-year-old Cranford girl turned into a powerful community fundraiser honoring two young lives lost too soon.After learning her mother, Lauren Walsh, would miss bedtime, Emily Walsh asked why. Lauren Walsh explained she was attending a ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — A new lawsuit claims that Westfield Police Chief Christopher Battiloro illegally retaliated against a former officer who complained about sexual harassment in the department. The lawsuit also says the department engaged in discrimination related to the man's military service ...
CRANFORD, NJ– Jersey Central Art Studios (JCAS), with support from the Cranford Jaycees and the Hanson Park Conservancy, will host the 11th Annual Pumpkin Carve-Out and Parade of Pumpkins on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Hanson Park on 38 Springfield Avenue.“The Pumpkin Carve-Out was first ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of Commissioners recently amended its bond ordinances for upgrading some county parks, a building at Union County Vocational-Technical Schools, Ash Brook Golf Course and Galloping Hill Golf Course.The upgrades planned include renovating the tennis courts at ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — A Union County man has been charged in connection with an illegal dumping incident at the Watchung Reservation in Mountainside. On Sept. 23, patrol officers from the Union County Police Department discovered illegal dumping activity in the Watchung Reservation, the county said in ...
CRANFORD, NJ - For the first time in more than sixty years, the cedar shakes of the First Presbyterian Church of Cranford have been replaced, marking only the second such project since the church was built in 1893. The renovation preserves the Romanesque-style landmark while ensuring its strength ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Every week, Bernie Wagenblast of Cranford Radio compiles what's happening in Cranford.Feast of St. Michael - Through Sunday, October 5 🎡😋Rides, games, food, music…this annual event has it all!Town-Wide Garage Sale - Saturday, October 4 🏡Clear out the basement and attic and benefit ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — In the aftermath of a deadly collision in Scotch Plains late last month that killed a 13-year-old boy on an e-bike, leaders all throughout the county are looking to advance new regulations and legislation.Nico Lombardi, 13, was struck and killed on September 24 in Scotch ...
CRANFORD, NJ – On October 12, Hillside Avenue School (HAS) will host its annual Color Run. At last year’s inaugural event, kids and adults raved, saying things like “I love being sprayed” and “I love the color.”“The Color Run is a fun, community-oriented event that is meant for everyone,” said Erin ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Sunny skies are expected for Cranford’s Fall Street Fest this Sunday, October 5, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Cranford Area Chamber of Commerce, working with Marketspace Vendor Events and Carr Event Productions, will bring more than 100 artisans, local businesses, food trucks, ...
CRANFORD, N.J. — One person was taken to the hospital after a three-vehicle crash on South Avenue near Dollar General Wednesday evening, according to an eyewitness.Cranford police and firefighters responded to the scene at about 6:30 p.m. Oct. 1.An eyewitness, who did not want to be identified, ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – At a press conference Wednesday morning on the steps of the Scotch Plains Municipal Building, NJ Senate President Nicholas Scutari announced a legislative initiative that aims to modernize New Jersey’s e-bike laws by updating licensing, classification, and safety requirements ...
CRANFORD, NJ — A 17-year-old Garwood boy has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder in connection with a crash that killed two juvenile girls in Cranford earlier this week, authorities announced Wednesday.Union County Prosecutor William A. Daniel and Cranford Police Chief Matthew ...
CRANFORD, N.J. — The Union County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide Task Force and the Cranford Police Department are asking for the public’s help as they investigate a fatal crash that killed two juveniles in Cranford on September 29.Authorities said the crash happened at about approximately 5:26 p.m.
CRANFORD, NJ - A Cranford tradition splashes back into town next week. The Hanson Park Conservancy’s annual Rubber Ducky Race is set for Sunday, October 5, at 4 p.m., with a rain date scheduled for October 12. Each year, the Rahway River transforms into a colorful current of more than 1,500 pink, ...
CRANFORD, N.J. — Union County Prosecutors said two people were struck and killed by a driver Monday afternoon in Cranford.At approximately 5:30 p.m. Cranford police, fire and EMS, along with first responders from Westfield, responded to the scene of the crash. In a news release posted on social ...
CRANFORD, NJ – With fall now upon us, it’s a great time to curl up with a new book. In a new monthly feature, TAPinto Cranford is asking Kate Lydon and Lauren King, the co-owners of The Cranford Bookstore at 1 South Avenue East, for reading recommendations. This month they chose: The Compound by ...
CRANFORD, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners invites the public to tour the historic sites of Union County during “Four Centuries in a Weekend” on Saturday, October 18, and Sunday, October 19, from noon to 5 p.m. Among those sites, the Crane-Phillips House Museum, located at 124 ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — A house on Tamaques Way is uninhabitable after the Westfield Fire Department extinguished a fire there early Sunday, according to Fire Chief Michael Duelks. The residents got out safely and no one was hurt, he said.The Westfield Fire Department responded to the report of a ...
SUMMIT, NJ – UPDATE, 5:00 p.m., Sept. 27: This story has been updated to reflect the latest information from NJ Transit regarding service at Summit Station.NJ Transit officials say train service on the Morris & Essex Line at Summit Station will remain suspended following a minor derailment of a ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Congratulations to Cranford High School's Performing Artist of the Week, Megan Roldan. She is being recognized for her outstanding achievements in the performing arts. Roldan, a sophomore, has distinguished herself as a standout member of both the marching band and orchestra. She is ...
CRANFORD, NJ - For more than half a century, Cranford’s fourth graders have looked forward to the annual bike rodeo, a tradition hosted by the Cranford Police Department to promote safe riding practices. What began as a community event to teach basic bicycle safety has grown into a comprehensive ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ – A GoFundMe page set up to benefit the family of Nico Lombardi, the 13-year-old boy who died after a tragic e-bike collision on Mountain Ave. in Scotch Plains on Wednesday, has raised more than $125,000 contributed by 1,600 donors in less than 24 hours. According to the ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Every week, Bernie Wagenblast of Cranford Radio compiles what's happening in Cranford.Downtown Cranford Pumpkin Spice Tour - Saturday, September 27 🎃It’s the first weekend of autumn and Downtown Cranford is celebrating.Cranford Historical Society Fall Festival - Sunday, September ...
CRANFORD, NJ – Registration is open for Cranford’s 18th Annual Scarecrow Stroll, the town’s biggest event of the year, which kicks off Friday, October 10. More than 100 handcrafted scarecrows will line Downtown Cranford, turning storefronts and sidewalks into an outdoor gallery. The deadline to ...