By Mike Neavill BERKELEY HEIGHTS — The local Republican Committee submitted a list of three candidates to complete the term of Mayor David Cohen which expires at the end of the year. The Township Council is expected to select one of the three candidates – Robert Woodruff, David Ronner, Robert Miller – at its next scheduled meeting on March 23.... Full story »

mmit Medical Group opens an art show on its campus at 1 Diamond Hill Road, Berkeley Heights, on Friday, April 16, with a reception free to the public, 5 to 8 p.m. “Hope Springs Eternal: A Rebirth of Haiti Through Art,” is a fundraiser that features paintings by Haitian-born artists now living in the U.S. A portion of the proceeds will be donated for Haitian relief through the LANBI Center for Humanities and Civics, Inc. This entry leads the entertainment briefs for the week of March 17, 2010. Full story »

By Mike Neavill BERKELEY HEIGHTS — Despite stiff opposition from police officials, the Township Council, passed on final reading, an ordinance to amend the Administrative Code to conform to the town’s new form of government. Detective William Ives, PBA president, said the union was opposed to the creation of a Department of Public Safety and creating a new position of... Full story »

Flood waters continue to recede along the Passaic River in Chatham, but that doesn’t mean the flooding has stopped. A maroon Volvo bobs around, floating just beyond the Central Avenue bridge that connects Chatham Township with New Providence. The car was left there yesterday, Monday, March 15, because the water was too deep for it to be towed away.... Full story »

BERKELEY HEIGHTS — The Berkeley Heights Education Foundation and its Partner in Education, The Elefante School, will present “The Heights of Talent,” an intergenerational showcase of talent, at Governor Livingston High School. The Foundation seeks diverse acts in vocal, musical, dance, and variety — comedy, juggling, acrobatics and magic performances. The act must be suitable for viewing by all ages,... Full story »

BERKELEY HEIGHTS — The Berkeley Heights Department of Public Works reports that the 2010 Spring Chipping Program will begin in Section #2 and terminate in Section #1. Branches should be placed at curbside prior to the first scheduled date of pick-up. Brush should be placed in neat piles at curbside with large diameter cut-ends towards the street. The largest size... Full story »

BERKELEY HEIGHTS — Union County will sponsor a recycling event for electronic equipment on Saturday, March 27, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Alcatel-Lucent facility, 600 Mountain Ave. All residents of Union County are eligible to participate at no cost. “Computer monitors and old televisions are the source of a considerable amount of lead – about five pounds... Full story »

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CHATHAM-TWP. -- The Chatham Township Police Department has sent out an alert warning residents of bridge and road closures. Central Avenue and Bridge Avenue are closed to due flooding from the Passaic River. River Road is closed by Henry Drive as is Edgewood Road. Around the township there are localized power outages due to downed trees affecting power lines. The... Full story »

NEW PROVIDENCE – A 16-year-old high school girl who was walking along Central Avenue on Friday afternoon, March 12, was approached by a man in a car who asked where she lived and if she wanted a ride. Full story »

Read Across America is an annual reading motivation and awareness program created by the National Education Association (NEA) that calls for every child in every community to celebrate reading on March 2, the birthday of children’s author Dr. Seuss. In schools throughout the Independent Press circulation area, students, guided by the teachers, parents and dignitaries celebrated Dr. Seuss’ birthday.... Full story »

BERKELEY HEIGHTS – Two men, one a local resident, were arrested on March 9 and charged with possession of under 50 grams of marijuana. Full story »

BERKELEY HEIGHTS — The Berkeley Heights Department of Public Works reports that the 2010 Spring Chipping Program will begin in Section #2 on March 22 and terminate in Section #1. Branches should be placed at curbside prior to the first scheduled date of pick-up. Brush should be placed in neat piles at curbside with large diameter cut-ends towards the street.... Full story »

By Mike Neavill BERKELEY HEIGHTS — Mayor David Cohen will tender his resignation effective March 14 to become director of employee relations in the Christie Administration. Possessing impressive credentials and a statewide reputation in labor law, Cohen will assume a high profile role in state negotiations with labor unions. “My responsibility will be negotiating and administrating collective bargaining agreements with... Full story »

Cynthia Rose Green of Berkeley Heights, N.J. died at home on Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at the age of 44. A memorial service was held at Rosedale Cemetery, Orange, NJ on March 3, 2010. Full story »