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LaCosta will represent 1,500 building inspectors throughout the state in his new role.
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Jazmyn Carrington, 16, learned the technique during summer camp counselor training at the Scotch Plains Recreation Department.
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Squad members, friends, family and supporters enjoyed an all-you-can-eat buffet and music provided by two Fanwood-based performers.
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It's not on the menu, but customers can give baristas a special recipe that will produce a drink similar to the beverage enjoyed by the fictional witches and wizards from the Harry Potter books.
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Scotch Plains Zoning Officer Bob LaCosta, a Vietnam veteran himself, raised funds for the memorial with the help of other local veterans and donors.
Several local eateries will provide discounts for veterans.
The path was funded in part through $50,000 in Kids Recreation monies from the Union County Open Space Trust Fund program.
The mayor and police chief looked back at the storm's impact with thanks to those who helped the borough cope.
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Brian Wilson calls this 'a tiny step forward,' as the strain they received is not the one proven successful in children with seizures.
Raiders, who have reached the final every year since 2005, post shutout victory.
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The funds will help install new picnic tables in town parks.
A football dream comes true for a high school senior in New York.
New pajamas may be brought to the athletic office at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School.
James Grover of Fanwood and Laura Swidersky of Scotch Plains will receive the 2013 Union County Family Service Award.
The Center For Hope, based in Scotch Plains, is a nonprofit hospice and palliative care center founded in 1983.
Weber, a junior at SPFHS, was diagnosed with lymphoma in June.
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New and old members gathered for Coffee in the Park.
New Child Advocacy Center opens for Union County children of sex crimes and child abuse.
More than 100 vendors will line Park Ave., from Westfield. Ave to Grand Street.
Dylan took the stage on Fanny Wood Day to show his skills on guitar.
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