Motorcyclist Killed, Burglary Arrest, Councilwoman's Resignation Top Local News

Madison Man Killed in Newark Motorcycle Accident

Dwayne Vanderveer was killed Saturday when the motorcycle he was riding collided head-on with another vehicle in Newark, the Essex County Prosecutor's Office said.

12-Unit Apartment Building Will Neighbor Historic Theater

A four-story building under construction next to a historic theater on Central Avenue in Madison will have parking on the ground floor and four apartments on each of the floors above it, according to a plan for the site approved in 2007.

Tsukamoto Resigns from Madison Council

Republican Councilwoman Jeannie Tsukamoto has resigned from Madison's governing body after nearly six years in office.

Counseling Center Wants to Know Top Community Issues

A local non-profit counseling organization that has served Madison, Chatham Borough and Florham Park for 37 years is asking residents to take a short, online survey as part of its long-term planning process.

Madison Man Used Credit Cards Stolen From Cars, Cops Say

A 31-year-old Madison resident was arrested last week on burglary and credit card fraud charges for allegedly going into borough residents' cars and taking items, including credit cards he later used, authorities aid.

Drunken Driver Hit Utility Pole on Park Ave., Madison Cops Say

A 58-year-old Florham Park woman was charged with DUI this month after she crashed into a utility pole on Park Avenue, Madison police said Wednesday.

Pro Voice-Over Artist Builds Anticipation for Drew Move-In

Brad Abelle, a 1975 Drew University graduate and professional voice-over artist who has done promos for "CSI Miami," "Dateline NBC" and "The Wire," narrates a one-minute video welcoming the Madison school's incoming class.