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GOP challenger slams Westfield mayor on tote bag purchases

July 29, 2021 4:01 pmAugust 1, 2021 6:47 pm

The use of Covid relief funds to buy thousands of canvas tote bags that were never used has quickly become a political issue in Westfield, where Mayor Shelly Brindle is up for re-election this year. Press play to hear a...

This New Jersey town used Covid relief money to buy thousands of tote bags — and never gave them out

July 29, 2021 12:28 amJuly 29, 2021 4:02 pm

While Paterson used grants from the federal CARES ACT to fund mental health programs for children, food pantries, rental assistance and homeless prevention, Westfield used some of their stimulus money to buy 2,000 canvas tote bags that were never distributed...

Carpenters back Mondella in Hillside

July 21, 2021 8:38 am

The politically potent Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters is wading into the non-partisan election in Hillside, endorsing Nancy Mondella for mayor and her slate of council candidates. “Making sure that working class families receive the fair wage, good...

Scutari, Cryan endorse Mondella in Hillside mayoral race

July 2, 2021 5:57 pmJuly 3, 2021 1:11 pm

Union County Democratic leaders, including State Sen./Democratic County Chairman Nicholas Scutari and State Sen. Joseph Cryan, have endorsed Nancy Mondella for mayor of Hillside. Mondella, a councilwoman, is challenging incumbent Dahlia Vertreese in the November non-partisan municipal election. The local...

Judge will be new Union County Prosecutor, sources say

June 10, 2021 10:50 amJune 10, 2021 7:33 pm

Gov. Phil Murphy is expected to nominate Superior Court Judge William A. Daniel to serve as the new Union County Prosecutor, the New Jersey Globe has leaned. James Tansey, a former assistant prosecutor in Union County, will return as the...

County-backed Union Commissioners defeat challengers on Holley slate

June 9, 2021 12:01 am

A slate of county-backed Union County Commission candidates defeated two candidates running on a slate with Assemblyman Jamel Holley (D-Roselle) Tuesday. Commission Chairman Alexander Mirabella, Commissioner Kimberly Mouded and Rahway Councilman James Baker beat out Aida Villeda and James Spivey,...

Rappa ousts Hannen in Cranford

June 8, 2021 10:49 pm

Kathleen Rappa has ousted incumbent Cranford Township Committeeman Tom Hannen. Hannen was not allowed to appear before the local screening committee, and Gov. Phil Murphy endorsed Rappa, who had organization backing for the seat. She led Hannen 1,166-921 with all...