Animal Rescue 'Overwhelmed' With Cats, Kittens In Union County

SUMMIT, NJ — Summit Animal Rescue Association(S.A.R.A.) is struggling to find permanent or foster homes for their cats and kittens and needs the public’s help. “Our rescue is overwhelmed with rescued cats and kittens. It’s a terrible year for so many needing help and unless us (and most rescues) find homes for these guys we …

Honeygrow's 1st Somerset County Location Sets Opening Date

BRIDGEWATER, NJ — Honeygrow, a fast-casual stir-fry and salad restaurant, has announced an opening date for its first Somerset County location in Bridgewater. The new location will open on Friday, Oct. 18 at 330 Chimney Rock Road in the Chimney Rock Crossing complex in Bridgewater(next to Crumbl Cookies) off Route 22. The Philadelphia-based Honeygrow offers …

'History Changes': Salem Task Force To Tackle Spirited City Seal Debate

SALEM, MA — The debate over whether the City of Salem’s official seal — which has been in place since 1839 — should be changed based on its depiction of a Sumatran spice merchant as a symbol of the city’s trade history will be under the direction of a task force approved by a split …

NJ Green Party Candidates Oppose Power Plant In Newark

NEWARK, NJ — A pair of Green Party candidates for Congress in New Jersey are calling on the Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission (PVSC) to abandon its plan to build a controversial power plant in Newark. On Thursday, Christina Khalil, who is running for U.S. Senate, and Jon Serrano, who is running for a U.S. House …

Southington OKs Tax Breaks For Fallen Responders' Spouses

Click:Georgia Bulldogs Football Jersey SOUTHINGTON, CT — As expected, the Southington Town Council this week easily approved a new tax abatement for families of local responders who die in the line of duty. The unanimous 9-0 vote Monday, Sept. 23, approved the “Aaron Pelletier Public Servant Surviving Spouse Line of Duty Tax Abatement Ordinance,” named …

Woman Charged In Seaside Heights Hit-And-Run Knew She Hit Someone: Affidavit

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ — A Seaside Park woman charged in a hit-and-run that left a Seaside Park man in critical condition told authorities she knew she had hit someone when they questioned her Monday night, according to court documents. Genell A. Mcinaw, 50, had been drinking at three restaurants including Hooks Bar and Grill, where …

Perceived Threats At 5 Elmhurst Schools: Records

ELMHURST, IL – Since August, Elmhurst schools have informed parents about perceived threats – from empty shell casings on a stage to a police suspect near an elementary. Last week, Patch heard about a statement given to Churchville Middle School families about a perceived threat on campus. Patch asked Elmhurst School District 205’s spokeswoman, Tonya …

Fireworks Fly At Glen Rock School Board Meeting Over Basketball Coach

GLEN ROCK, NJ — A school board member resigned and fireworks flew at a Glen Rock meeting Monday, as community members rallied around a girls’ basketball coach. According to a petition posted later that day, community members supported Junior Varsity Girls’ Basketball Coach Sarah Wolman at Glen Rock High School for the position of varsity …

Montclair Tweaks Public Comment Rules For Town Council Meetings

MONTCLAIR, NJ — The Montclair Town Council voted in favor of a resolution on Tuesday that tweaks to the way public comments will be handled at their future meetings. Deputy Mayor Susan Shin Andersen offered some background about the resolution prior to the council’s vote. According to the councilwoman: Click Here: cheap nrl jersey sale …

Metuchen Appoints Redeveloper For Arts District

METUCHEN, NJ – Council adopted a resolution on Monday appointing a redeveloper for the Borough’s Arts District. New Brunswick-based DEVCO will partner with Metuchen to reopen Forum Theatre, a 96-year-old landmark in the Borough. Click Here: new zealand warriors shirt “Under the terms of the resolution, DEVCO will create a concept for the Borough’s consideration …