Watchung Hills Referendum Passes, Fire Ruled Non-Suspicious Top Local News

Watchung Hills Referendum Approved

There may have been a glitch in a few voting machines in Warren Township in Tuesday's referendum question, but preliminary results showed — and a final count on Tuesday confirmed — that voters in the three sending towns had approved $7.5 million of a $12.5 million list of projects identified as the regional high school district as critical. The state has pledged to fund the remaining $5 million through a statewide school construction initiative.

Fire Deemed Non-Suspicious, County Investigation Says

A county investigation revealed that a fire at a Geiger Lane home, although devastating, had not been of suspicious origin, and apparently had begun behind a couch.

New Warren Chamber of Commerce is Launched Thursday Morning

Warren Township's businesses now have their own Chamber of Commerce. The next meeting will be held in October.

Bus Routes Running Smoothly, Superintendent Reports

The Warren Township schools district has ironed out school bus stops and routes, and addressed parents' concerns about initial routes, which now are running smoothly, Schools Superintendent Tami Crader reported late this week. "I am especially appreciative of parents' patience and understanding," Crader said.

No Injuries But Two Multi-Vehicle Crashes in Less Than Two Hours

One reader lamented about traffic on local roads in a comment on two crashes, including one near the exit from Watchung Hills Regional High School, that occurred on Tuesday.