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Cranford, NJ|
Cranford Looks To Ban Data Centers As Nearby Project Looms
Officials plan a zoning change after concerns tied to a nearby AI data center project.
Joe Murray, Patch Staff
Ellington-Somers, CT|
Ellington Restaurant Opening Soon, Hiring Now
Full-time workers will be eligible for benefits including health insurance and a 401(k).
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Greenwich, CT|
Temporary Road Closure Approved In Area Of Central Middle School
The closure is necessary so crews can shift sewer piping and manholes out into the road. Here's when the work is expected to start.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Falmouth, MA|
MA Nonprofit Broke Law By Firing Staffer Who Opposed Autism Discrimination: Lawsuit
A former employee sued the art center last week, claiming she was discharged because she tried to uphold legal guarantees of equal access.
William Hall, Patch Staff
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Long Beach, NY|
Town Of Hempstead Takes $12K Donation From Production House Looking To Film In Point Lookout
The Town of Hempstead accepted a $12,000 donation Wednesday from a film production house that wants to film in Point Lookout.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Vehicle Forfeiture For Joliet Motorist Driving With Expired License Plates: Prosecutors Reveal
Richard Green, 42, of Joliet's Third Avenue, was driving the Kia K5 on April 2 near the area of Douglas and Raub Street with expired plates.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Sachem, NY|
State Continues Invasive Northern Snakehead Fish Probe, Spotted For 1st Time, In Lake Ronkonkoma: Spokeswoman
Officials immediately looked into a sighting and began electrofishing to capture the species, and control its spread, the DEC says.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Bridgewater, NJ|
Bridgewater Chick-fil-A To Open Next Week At Towne Center On Route 202
Guests of all ages who come dressed in cow spots or sporting a cow-spotted accessory on opening day can redeem one free entrée or kids meal.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
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Southbury, CT|
See Where Southbury Ranks On Connecticut Home Value Map
New Zillow data shows how Southbury home values compare to communities across Connecticut.
Hayleigh Evans, Patch Staff
Brookfield, CT|
See Where Brookfield Ranks On Connecticut Home Value Map
New Zillow data shows how Brookfield home values compare to communities across Connecticut.
Hayleigh Evans, Patch Staff
Bethel, CT|
See Where Bethel Ranks On Connecticut Home Value Map
New Zillow data shows how Bethel home values compare to communities across Connecticut.
Hayleigh Evans, Patch Staff
Gloucester Township, NJ|
New Free Services Being Offered For Military Families Of Camden County
Commissioner Director Louis Cappelli, Jr. called this "the least we can do."
Eddie Callahan, Patch Staff
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Patchogue, NY|
Police Investigating Incident In Patchogue
Officers were seen in the neighborhood early Wednesday morning, Suffolk police say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Brookline, MA|
Fire Breaks Out At 3-story Brookline Building
The extinguishing effort is currently underway.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Ridgefield, CT|
Ridgefield Zoners Continue Airbnb Debate, Approve New Preschool Plans
The Ridgefield Planning and Zoning Commission advanced ongoing discussions about proposed regulations for short-term rentals.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Northbrook, IL|
Greenbriar School Construction Begins Under Build 28 Plan: District
The project includes a new classroom wing, cafetorium addition and multipurpose room renovations at the Northbrook school.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
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Merrick, NY|
NYCLU Appeals Ruling That Preserved NCPD-ICE Agreement, Says Lower Court Ruling Was Wrong
The NYCLU has appealed a February court ruling that found a 287(g) agreement between NCPD and ICE to have been made legally.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Miller Place-Rocky Point, NY|
Officials Close Bathing Area In Sound Beach Over Increased Bacteria Levels
The beach has closed since Tuesday, but will reopen when bacteria levels subside, a Suffolk health department spokeswoman says.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|
Is New Hinsdale D86 Leader Arriving Early?
The incoming superintendent is leaving his Indiana job earlier than expected, according to a report.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|
Insurer Wanted To Drop Oak Brook Before $2M In Settlements: Lawsuit
The village said it would suffer "imminent, irreparable harm" without court action.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
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Elmhurst, IL|
Disgraced Ex-Elmhurst D205 Official Collects Pension
He would have lost his right to a pension if he had been convicted of a job-related felony.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Cambridge, MA|
Arrest Made In Connection Harvard With Campus Dormitory Assaults
Police believe they have identified the person behind multiple occurrences that took place earlier this month.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Livermore, CA|
Grass Fire Breaks Out Near Lawrence-Livermore Lab
Firefighters stopped forward progress on a small grass fire that broke out south of Tesla Road, according to the Watch Duty app.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
Orange County, CA|
With Crisis Averted, Controversy Heats Up Around OC HazMat Catastrophe
Now that evacuations for roughly 50,000 people have been lifted, questions about what prompted the incident to begin with are mounting.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
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Downers Grove, IL|
184-Unit Apartment Complex Proposed For Office Building On 31st Street
A public hearing will be held June 1 for a proposal to convert the site's six-story office building into a multi-unit apartment building.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
South Side, IL|
Toddler Was Looking For Juice When He Found Unattended Gun Before Shooting Himself In Head: Prosecutor
The boyfriend of the 2-year-old's mother told police he hid the gun between layers of clothing on the closet floor, prosecutor said.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Mission Viejo, CA|
City Celebrates Adopt-A-Pet Day With Big Deals
Residents who adopt a pet on national Adopt-a-Pet Day will have their adoption fees waived, officials said.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
Middletown, NJ|
Why Mark Soporowski Thinks He Can Win This Primary
"There are too many backroom decisions made in this town. Being on the Board of Ed. really opened my eyes to that."
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
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St. Pete, FL|
St. Petersburg Distillery Debuts Public Speakeasy, Moonshiners Tour
The new 45-seat speakeasy adds an after-hours lounge and a history-focused Moonshiners Tour at the St. Petersburg Distillery.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Hillsborough, NJ|
Senior Club Cuts Draw Pushback, Hillsborough Delays 2026 Budget Vote
Residents challenged a $31,000 cut to two senior clubs as Hillsborough officials detailed budget pressures and delayed a vote.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Summit, NJ|
100-Year-Old Tree At Risk, Residents Speak Up In Summit
Residents are urging city officials to reconsider a long-planned sidewalk project they say could impact a historic Japanese maple.
Joe Murray, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|
Retirement Deal For Hinsdale D86 Leader, But It's Unclear Why
The last superintendent, whom the board disliked, received a similar-sounding agreement.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
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Mill Valley, CA|
‘Profound’ Changes To Parking, Commercial Codes Highlighted By Mill Valley Planning Officials
Councilmembers said new rules could unlock vacant storefronts and streamline permits if landlords and brokers learn how to use them.
Albert Gregory, Patch Staff
Melrose, MA|
Governor Names State Holiday In Honor Of Soccer Star Who Grew Up In Melrose
Frantzdy Pierrot is getting ready to represent Haiti in the World Cup in less than three weeks.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Across America, US|
As Gas And Food Costs Rise, How Is Your Budget Changing? Survey
Consumers feel squeezed by higher gas prices, rising grocery bills, and more expensive health care. How is your budget changing?
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Darien, CT|
Darien Advisory Conservation Committee To Begin Review Of Possible New Conservation Commission
Darien's newly formed Advisory Conservation Committee is scheduled to hold its first meeting Thursday.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
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Bridgewater, NJ|
New Chinese Restaurant Opening In Bridgewater
The take-out, dine-in restaurant is opening in the Bradley Gardens section of the Township.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Cranford, NJ|
Massive Rebranding Underway At Cranford’s Lincoln School
School officials say the program is shifting toward a more supportive, student-focused model.
Joe Murray, Patch Staff
Levittown, NY|
Levittown Tony’s Tacos Plan Gets Site Plan Approval From Town Of Hempstead
The Town of Hempstead approved the site plan for an application that would bring a Tony’s Tacos to Levittown at its May 27 meeting.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Ridgefield, CT|
Ridgefield School Board Reviews AI Priorities, Drills Down On Policy Changes
Ridgefield district staff continue to study AI implementation as part of curriculum development and digital citizenship efforts.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
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