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SP Council Endorses Housing Numbers, Sets Sewer Rates

3 days ago | goleader.com | Fred Rossi

SP Council Endorses Housing Numbers, Sets Sewer Rates SCOTCH PLAINS — The township council on Tuesday endorsed the latest round of affordable-housing obligations, which will be less than originally expected.
Community Fondly Remembers Mike Michalisin

3 days ago | goleader.com | Fred Rossi

Community Fondly Remembers Mike Michalisin SCOTCH PLAINS — Words like “kind,” “humble and loving,” “cared for people” and “blessed to have known him” were among the sentiments township officials past and present expressed as they remembered the various contributions to the community of Mike Michalisin, who died on May 30 at age 85.
Immigration Advocates Criticize ICE, Decry Plans to Sell Jail

1 week ago | goleader.com | Fred Rossi

Immigration Advocates Criticize ICE, Decry Plans to Sell Jail COUNTY — More than two dozen immigration activists and advocates last week continued to criticize Union County’s plans to sell a vacant jail complex in Elizabeth, fearing it will be purchased by a for-profit prison company and converted into an immigrant detention center similar to a controversial facility in Newark.
After Repeated Delays, Fanwood Okays 2025 Budget, Taxes to Rise

1 week ago | goleader.com | Fred Rossi

After Repeated Delays, Fanwood Okays 2025 Budget, Taxes to Rise FANWOOD — After several delays, the borough council this week approved the 2025 municipal budget, which includes an average hike in the municipal portion of property taxes of about $179.
Planning Board Backs New Housing Figures

1 week ago | goleader.com | Fred Rossi

Planning Board Backs New Housing Figures SCOTCH PLAINS — The planning board on Monday gave its backing to the township’s acceptance of the latest round of affordable-housing obligations, which will be less than originally expected.
Recreation Commission Looking At Upgrades to Haven Park

2 weeks ago | goleader.com | Fred Rossi

Recreation Commission Looking At Upgrades to Haven Park SCOTCH PLAINS — The recreation commission on Monday discussed some ideas for upgrading Haven Park and hoped that neighborhood residents will attend next month’s meeting, which will be held at that park, so they can offer their own ideas for improving the park.
Zoning Board Approves Home Expansion, New Fence

2 weeks ago | goleader.com | Fred Rossi

Zoning Board Approves Home Expansion, New Fence SCOTCH PLAINS — The zoning board of adjustment last week approved an application to expand a Mountainview Avenue home and also backed a Westfield Avenue homeowner’s request to install a new fence.
Mayor Is ‘Grateful’ For Grant to Fight Littering

2 weeks ago | goleader.com | Fred Rossi

Mayor Is ‘Grateful’ For Grant to Fight Littering SCOTCH PLAINS — Last month, the township was awarded a $60,259 grant to be used for litter-abatement programs this year. Mayor Joshua Losardo said he was grateful for the funding, telling Union County HAWK that, “every penny counts” when it comes to funding municipal services.
Mayor Says Lidl Market Will Be Built Over the Next Year

3 weeks ago | goleader.com | Fred Rossi

Mayor Says Lidl Market Will Be Built Over the Next Year SCOTCH PLAINS — Construction of the new Lidl supermarket is expected to be completed by the end of next year, Mayor Joshua Losardo said on Tuesday night, with company officials telling him that they anticipate “finishing much sooner, in the Spring.”
Error Leads to Upward Revision of Property Tax Levy in Fanwood

3 weeks ago | goleader.com | Fred Rossi

Error Leads to Upward Revision of Property Tax Levy in Fanwood FANWOOD – Borough officials this week admitted to an error in calculating the municipal property tax rate for this year, which means that the original estimate of a nearly $100 per average household tax increase will now be about $179.