Hillside Football | Division Title Clincher Shutout Victory
Hillside shuts out North Plainfield 26-0, clinching Patriot Gold Division title on senior day. Dominant defense limit...
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- Coles Elementary Ranks Highest in Scotch Plains-Fanwood
Coles Elementary ranks No. 134 in New Jersey and tops the five Scotch Plains-Fanwood elementary schools in the 2026 U.S. News rankings. Evergreen ranks next.
Oct 22, 2026 · Scotch Plains
- Phillips 66 Locks Out Nearly 400 Workers at Linden Refinery
Phillips 66 locked out nearly 400 Teamsters Local 877 workers at its Bayway Refinery and Linden Terminal after a contract extension expired Oct. 19 at 4 p.m.
Oct 22, 2026 · Linden
- 'By the Water' at Summit Playhouse Through November 1
Summit Playhouse stages By the Water through Nov. 1, a Hurricane Sandy drama by Sharyn Rothstein about a Staten Island family rebuilding after the storm.
Oct 22, 2026 · Summit
- Elizabeth Seniors Can Apply for Union County's Social 60+ Restaurant Voucher Program
Elizabeth residents 60 and older can apply for Union County’s Social 60+ holiday voucher program, which runs through Dec. 31, 2026. Apply by phone now.
Oct 22, 2026 · Elizabeth
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- Hillside Football | Division Title Clincher Shutout Victory
Hillside shuts out North Plainfield 26-0, clinching Patriot Gold Division title on senior day. Dominant defense limits Canucks to 42 total yards.
Oct 13, 2026 · Hillside
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- Springfield Seeks Sewer Grant as Road Projects Pause
Springfield will seek a Community Development Block Grant for sanitary sewer work after administrator John Bussiculo said no street needs repaving this year.
Oct 22, 2026 · Springfield
- 2026 Union County Election Guide: Who's Running for County Clerk, Board of Commissioners, Sheriff
Union County Life’s guide to the 2026 county races covers the three commissioner contests, the Sheriff race, and the County Clerk race ahead of Election Day, Nov. 3.
Oct 22, 2026 · Mountainside
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Effa Loves Baseball School Matinee in Hillside, NJ — October 22, 2026Enlow Recital Hall, Kean University East Campus · Hillside
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On a weekday morning in Hillside, you'll see the same thing you'd see in a lot of Union County towns: parents dropping kids at school, commuters heading toward Newark or the train, and a few neighbors walking dogs along streets lined with solid two-story homes. What you won't always see is the thing people who live here already know — Hillside is a town that works quietly and well.
Union County Life covers Hillside as part of its town-by-town guide to Union County's 21 municipalities. Hillside sits in the northeastern corner of the county, directly bordering Newark to the north and Elizabeth to the east. That location shapes everything about daily life here.
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Hillside Public Library Launches New Monthly 'Bring Your Own Book' Club
Hillside Public Library launches new monthly book club. First meeting Wednesday, September 23, 6-7:30 PM. Bring your...
Monty Alexander Brings Jamaican Jazz to Hillside on Nov. 22
Jazz legend Monty Alexander performs November 22 at Enlow Recital Hall, Hillside. Features emerging guitarist Hidalgo...
Hillside Ballot Drop Box Moves to Conant Park for November Election
Hillside's ballot drop box relocated to Conant Park, 320 Conant Street, for Nov. 3 election. Early voting Oct. 24–Nov...
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Effa Loves Baseball in Hillside, NJ — October 23, 2026
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About Hillside
When is trash pickup in Hillside?+
Trash and recycling schedules vary by street in Hillside. Visit the Hillside municipal website or contact Public Works for your specific pickup day. Most Union County municipalities offer online schedule lookup by address.
What school district covers Hillside?+
Hillside is served by its local public school district within Union County, NJ. The district includes elementary, middle, and high school levels. Visit the New Jersey Department of Education website or the Hillside municipal site for enrollment information and school assignments by address.
How do I get a parking permit in Hillside?+
Parking permits in Hillside are issued through the municipal clerk or parking authority. Requirements and fees vary. Contact Hillside Borough Hall or Township Hall directly, or visit the municipal website for current permit applications and residential parking zone information.
What are the best parks in Hillside?+
Hillside offers a variety of parks and recreational spaces maintained by the municipality and Union County Parks system. Warinanco Park, Echo Lake Park, and Nomahegan Park are among the most popular county parks. Visit ucnj.org/parks for the full county parks directory, or check the Hillside municipal website for local park listings.
How do I contact Hillside municipal offices?+
The Hillside municipal offices handle permits, licenses, tax payments, and general resident services. Contact information is available on the official Hillside municipal website. Most Union County municipalities are open Monday through Friday during standard business hours. For after-hours emergencies, contact the local police non-emergency line.
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