Lights...Camera...Joanie's Cafe!

Television crews visited a Cranford eatery on Aug. 29 to film a commercial.

Cranford Chief's Transition To Full-Time Township Admin. Closer To Becoming Reality

The Cranford Township Committee will interview candidates tonight and tomorrow to take over Interim Township Administrator/Police Chief Eric Mason's position.

Clark Police Look for Help in Identifying the TD Bank Robber

Clark Police are looking for a suspect in a recent robbery of TD Bank on the corner of Raritan Road and Westfield Avenue. Patch has the security camera photos of the suspect posted.

Springfield PD Charge Newark Man with Car Theft Following Multi-Town Chase

Springfield police report that an attempted car theft sent a man to the hospital and led law enforcement on a multi-town chase last week.

Springfield Officials Keep Laurel at Half Court

Following a spirited public comments session at the Springfield Township Committee meeting, officials announced that the basketball court at Laurel Park would remain half courts.

Gov. Christie's Ex-Chief of Staff to Speak in Summit

Rich Bagger, also a former state senator, is currently a vice president at Celgene and holds a seat on the board of the NY/NJ Port Authority.

Clark Target Expansion to Open Oct. 14

The store's expansion – into the next-door space formerly occupied by Marshall's (which moved to new digs across the parking lot in February) and Payless Shoes – will include an expanded fresh food layout featuring meat, frozen foods, pre-packaged bakery items and produce, according to Target's public relations department.

Two Homes Burglarized in Westfield

The Westfield Police Department confirmed two homes were burglarized during the evening of Saturday, Aug. 25. Westfield Police Capt. Cliff Auchter said the incidents, both involving forced entry, occurred on Manitou Circle and Unami Terrace.

Former Scotch Plains Teacher Named New Vice Principal in Hillsborough

Picciottoli was honored as Middle Level Educator of the Year in New Jersey.