Governor Chris Christie wants our money back. And he's got Carmen Centuolo to help him reclaim it. Frank Bottone is leaving the gridiron after 48 years, while Michael Brattole gave his all on the battlefields of Afghanistan. From politicians to just regular folks determined to make a difference around the world, Union County residents have kept everyone talking. In no particular order, here are 2010's most interesting people in the county. PATRICIA QUATTROCCHI A former Garwood councilwoman, the Republican Quattrocchi refused to give up in her bid to hold elected office. She remained …
With the year drawing to a close, we thought it was time to recap. Here, the top stories since our Nov. 5 launch. And since we've only been around since November, we're asking you to tell us your thoughts on the most important Clark and Garwood news since January. What local happenings got you talking, ticked you off, had you cheering or made you think? Tell us in the comments. Eryka Underwood and the Johnson Girls Soccer TeamWhen Arthur L. Johnson High School sophomore and star athlete Eryka Underwood was severely burned in a freak backyard firepit accident, it seemed like the entire town …
As 2010 comes to a close, we here at Patch are taking stock of the past year. Over the past few weeks, the editors of the eight Patch sites in Union County sat down to look back and discuss the top stories from our portion of the county. We developed a list encompassing a wide range of issues and themes, ranging from issues in our towns to two stories for the entire county. Each story we selected was not necessarily the biggest or most popular story in each individual town. Instead, it was one that most touched residents throughout the county. The list starts in with Clark and Garwood, …
