Fred Rossi

2 weeks ago | goleader.com | Fred Rossi

Mayor Provides Update on Lidl, Announces New Grant Funding SCOTCH PLAINS — Mayor Joshua Losardo on Tuesday made two announcements pertaining to the downtown redevelopment efforts, including an update on the planned supermarket and another on new grant funding provided to the township.

2 weeks ago | goleader.com | Fred Rossi

Planning Bd. Eyes Ways To Enhance Senior-Housing SCOTCH PLAINS — The planning board on Monday agreed to explore whether the senior-housing property on Lake Avenue is suitable for consideration as an Area in Need of Redevelopment, but it was emphasized multiple times that the property’s use will not change and that the 30-yearold complex will remain in operation.

3 weeks ago | goleader.com | Fred Rossi

SCOTCH PLAINS — The recreation commission on Monday held an extended discussion about the wedge of land adjacent to the Orchid Park development on Terrill Road that the township plans to use for recreation purposes. Part of the redevelopment agreement to convert the former Parker Gardens property into housing called for the developer of Orchid Park to give a 2.5-acre piece of property between the new development and the Terrill Middle School field to the township.

1 month ago | goleader.com | Fred Rossi

Borough Moves Closer To ‘Film-Ready’ Status FANWOOD — The borough council on Monday introduced an ordinance that will put Fanwood in compliance with state regulations that establish fees that can be collected by municipalities fromfilmmakersworkingintheirtowns.

1 month ago | goleader.com | Fred Rossi

Council Green-Lights Purchase Of Highland Swim Club Property SCOTCH PLAINS — The township council last week approved a $3.365-million bond ordinance to finance its purchase of the Highland Swim Club property on Martine Avenue, with the intent being to use the five-acre site for recreational purposes of some sort.