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Christie Bashes NJEA Exec
WESTFIELD – During a visit to Westfield on Wednesday for a town hall meeting, Gov. Chris Christie called for a New Jersey Education Association executive to resign following a controversial comment made on a television program Monday. »
Governor To Host Town Hall Meeting Wednesday In Westfield
WESTFIELD – Gov. Chris Christie will hold a town hall meeting at the Westfield National Guard Armory located at 500 Rahway Avenue, on Wednesday, Feb. 8. Doors will open at 9:45 a.m. and seating is on a first come, first served basis. »
Local Youngsters Star In Cabaret
EDISON -- Local students from The Wardlaw-Hartridge School performed in a Lower School Cabaret on Feb. 2. Briella Payami of Scotch Plains danced a ballet routine to “Berceuse”; Kelly Lawrence of Scotch Plains provided a Taekwondo lesson; and Lily Helander of Westfield did a hip hop dance to “Shake it Up.” (Photos courtesy of... »
Union County College Names Three To The Board Of Governors
UNION COUNTY -- Union County College has named three new members to its Board of Governors. Board of Trustees Chair Vic Richel and Board of Governors Chair Elizabeth Garcia presided over the swearing-in ceremony during the public meeting on the college’s Elizabeth campus. »
Christie To Hold Town Hall Meeting In Westfield Next Week
WESTFIELD – Gov. Chris Christie will hold a town hall meeting in Westfield on Wednesday, Feb. 8. The doors of the Westfield National Guard Armory, located at 500 Rahway Avenue, will open at 9:45 a.m. for the 10:30 a.m. event. »
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Status Of Portal Bridge Replacement Project To Be Discussed At Feb. 6 Meeting
WESTFIELD – Elected officials, transportation professionals and the public are invited to the first Raritan Valley Rail Coalition meeting of 2012 on Monday, Feb. 6, at 8:30 a.m. »
Major Makeover For Watchung Reservation’s Loop Playground
UNION COUNTY -- It may not look like much now, but when it’s done it may just become the destination playground for kids across Union County. »
Mount Saint Mary Students Win Local & County Honors In VFW Contest
WATCHUNG – Two students from Mount Saint Mary Academy in Watchung have been honored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars for their submissions to the organization’s annual Voice of Democracy contest. Sophomore Kelly O’Connor of Westfield was selected as the first place winner in Somerset County. »
Hip Hop Dancers Needed For March Event In Westfield
WESTFIELD -- Why We Dance is looking for individuals interested in dancing at the 4th Annual Why We Dance event on March 24 at the Westfield Y. The event begins at 11 a.m., is free to the public and will feature dance leaders facilitating workshops in the areas of hip-hop, salsa and merengue and... »
Red Cross Invites Students to Youth Council Meetings
WESTFIELD – The Raritan Valley American Red Cross invites high school age students from Union County to attend meetings of its Youth Council. »
Union County Clerk Offers Veterans Honorable Discharge Cards
WESTFIELD – Union County Clerk Joanne Rajoppi reminds any veteran living in Union County that they can receive their free military honorable discharge card at the County Clerk’s offices in Westfield and Elizabeth. The wallet-size card is honored as proof of service in the United States Armed Forces. »
Student Athletes From Westfield And Linden Will Be Honored At Union County Hot Stove Dinner
MOUNTAINSIDE -- The Union County Baseball Association will honor local student athletes for their accomplishments during 2011 and will induct four new members into the Union County Baseball Hall of Fame during award ceremonies on Sunday, Feb. 12. »
Ex-School Business Administrator Gets Probation For Accepting Gifts From Vendor He Recommended
TRENTON – The former business administrator for the Westfield School District was sentenced Friday for accepting $13,000 in windows and doors from a contractor he recommended be hired by the school district, Attorney General Jeffrey S. Chiesa announced. »
Elizabeth Man Arrested For Alleged Conspiracy To Rob Bank
ELIZABETH – A TD Bank employee from Elizabeth was arrested Thursday on charges he conspired to commit bank robbery, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced. »
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“Union County Means Business” Kickoff Brings Government, Business Together
UNION COUNTY – The Union County Means Business networking breakfast series will hold its first session next week with more than 160 local business representatives in attendance, along with state Senators Raymond J. Lesniak (D-20) and Thomas Kean (R-21), and officials from local and state agencies and business organizations. »
Westfield Accident Leaves Woman Dead, Man Seriously Injured
WESTFIELD -- The Union County Prosecutor’s Office and Westfield Police Department continue to investigate a fatal accident that occurred last night and left one woman dead and another man seriously injured, said Union County Prosecutor Theodore J. Romankow. »
American Red Cross Receives $50,000 Donation from ConocoPhillips
WESTFIELD – ConocoPhillips Bayway Refinery has donated $50,000 to the local chapter of the American Red Cross to support Red Cross disaster relief efforts associated with Hurricane Irene in New Jersey. »
Congressman Discusses Chronic Disease Legislation In Westfield
WESTFIELD -- Congressman Leonard Lance (R-NJ-07) today held a news conference to discuss legislation he has introduced that seeks to promote the development of meaningful treatments for patients with chronic or rare diseases. »
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