Lauren S. Barr

3 weeks ago | goleader.com | Lauren S. Barr

WESTFIELD — On Wednesday evening, The Westfield Foundation celebrated 50 years of giving to the Westfield community by giving away $500,000 in Golden Impact Grant Awards to five area nonprofits. Started by a handful of residents in 1975 with just $200, The Foundation has grown into an organization that now gives away $1 million each year.

Oct 30, 2024 | goleader.com | Lauren S. Barr

AREA — Next week, with half the Senate and Congress up for election, area voters will choose a new Senator to represent New Jersey along with Congressional representatives in the 7th and 10th Congressional Districts. Following the lengthy scandal, trial, conviction and eventual resignation of disgraced longtime Senator Robert Menendez, New Jersey will now choose between Congressman Andy Kim (D) and businessman Curtis Bashaw (R) to represent the state in the U.S. Senate.

May 1, 2024 | goleader.com | Lauren S. Barr

Idamae G. Trenner, 83, Beloved Sister and Aunt, GSA Executive, Camp Dir. Idamae G. Trenner died peacefully at home in Princeton on Friday, April 12, a... this is a test

Dec 27, 2023 | goleader.com | Lauren S. Barr

GARWOOD — Garwood residents saw a few changes, much discussion, and a year that ended with a dramatic save by the police department. The year started out with the retirement of Police Chief James Wright, who was succeeded by Captain Douglas Stoffer, a Garwood resident. “All of your concerns are also my concerns,” Chief Stoffer told residents upon taking the helm of the department.

Dec 27, 2023 | goleader.com | Lauren S. Barr

MOUNTAINSIDE — Mountainside moved forward with plans for a new park at the intersection of Mountain Avenue and New Providence Road as well as a spending plan to pave multiple roadways in the borough during 2023. Plans for the new park were presented to the council in July by Todd Evans of Beautiful Mountainside. These plans include new matching light fixtures for the entire downtown area and a slate-top, backlit curved sign marking the beginning of the park.