Community Life

SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ -- The Diversity Council on Global Education and Citizenship at Kean University has recognized the JCC of Central NJ (JCC) as a 2021 Fritz Jonach Upstander award recipient for the agency-wide work it has done to ensure that the JCC – a community center in Scotch Plains, NJ – upholds their commitment to inclusion and diversity. 

The mission of the ...

SPRINGFIELD, NJ — Residents of Springfield marched from Veterans Memorial Park to Springfield Town Hall on Friday, April 30 in support of the Black Lives Latter movement.

More than 75 people gathered on the lawn of town hall holding signs that read "Say Their Names” and "I Can’t Breathe.” The rally was organized by the Springfield Unity Project, a non-profit ...

SPRINGFIELD, NJ — The Springfield Township Committee, Springfield Environmental Commission Green Team, Public Works and the NJ Tree Recovery Campaign all participated in an Arbor Day Tree Planting and tree seedling giveaway at Chisholm Community Center Friday.

The planted White Oak tree is capable of living for centuries.

Pictured, left to right: Margaret ...

SPRINGFIELD, NJ — Residents of Springfield and nearby communities marched down Mountain Avenue on Tuesday evening in a show of solidarity against a recent surge of anti-Asian violence and rhetoric across the nation.

Afterwards, some 200 people assembled on the lawn of Springfield Town Hall, hoisting signs that read "Hate is a Virus" and "Stop Asian Hate." The rally ...

SPRINGFIELD, NJ - The Easter Bunny greeted children and their families on Saturday afternoon at the Recreation Department's Easter Bunny Meet & Greet. 

Families received free toy-filled eggs from the Springfield Recreation Department staff and were guided through pre-reserved timed photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny. 

Summit Soundz and Party Maniacs provided DJ ...

SPRINGFIELD, NJ — Alyson Weber Miller, chair of the Springfield Environmental Commission, wants to do something about the trash that’s accumulated during the COVID pandemic. And, she’s emotional about the subject.

“Over the past 12 months, trash has accumulated along curbs, paths, parking lots and fields throughout our town, and now we can see all the litter ...

SPRINGFIELD, NJ — Springfield Mayor Chris Weber cut the ribbon to signal the grand opening of Detailing World at 901 Mountain Ave. on Saturday.

The store, which aims to be a one-stop source for professional auto detailing supplies, detailing equipment and car care accessories, has been operating since its soft open in January. 

Detailing World is owned by Larry Peotter. Pete ...

SPRINGFIELD, NJ — Winter has come to an end, but potholes may persist into the spring.

There are resources available for Springfield area drivers to report them to the proper agency.

“In order for repair crews to act quickly, we encourage drivers and pedestrians alike to learn how to report any pothole they come across, whether it’s a local street, a county road, or a ...

SUMMIT, NJ — Wife and mother of three sons, Summit's Lisa Stockman-Mauriello is, in her own words, "fighting for my life and asking for your help." A change.org petition -- that has already garnered more than 15,000 signatures -- is seeking to persuade the CEO of a Cambridge, MA-based pharmaceutical company to give her access to a medicine that would assist ...

SPRINGFIELD, NJ — Check out the weekly recap, with all the top local stories from the past week in Springfield, all in one place:

Battle of Springfield Relief Affixed to Development Project on Morris Ave.
Springfield Township Committee Honors Donald Auer for 50 Years of Membership With American Legion
Springfield Recreation Department Offering Socially Distanced Easter Bunny ...