Union County News

Linden resident Dr. Jaime Segal named 2026 Northeast Regional Professional Board Staff Member of the Year by ACCT. Union College of New Jersey VP.

Governor Livingston defeated Dayton 40-27 in their opening game, controlling the contest with balanced offensive play and strong time of possession.Governor Livingston football defeats Dayton 40-27 opening game. Colin Hughes Parker Chatfield touchdowns, strong first-half performance Berkeley Heights.

Union County Family Fun & Flix movie nights at Warinanco Park. Final screening A Minecraft Movie September 8. Kids' activities at 7 p.m., movie at dusk.

Fanwood Performance Series jazz concert September 12. James Austin Jr. Trio and Ellie Lee perform. 7-9 p.m. at Carriage House, 135 Watson Road.

New Providence Pioneers fall sports season preview. Girls tennis, soccer, volleyball, boys soccer, football, cross country. Schedule August through September.

New Providence Police Department relocates to 1 Academy Street during new headquarters construction. Temporary location through fall 2028. Services continue.

New Providence High School Pioneer Athlete of the Week series returns in September 2026. Weekly feature recognizes student athlete achievement and leadership.

Arthur L. Johnson High School fall sports season begins August 31-September 5, 2026. Multiple girls and boys teams compete in home and away games.

Clark Community Alliance pollinator garden at Esposito Park features native wildflowers blooming spring through fall. Volunteer project supporting pollinators.

Tractor-trailer overturned on I-78 East Berkeley Heights August 25. Road closed from Diamond Hill Road for six to eight hours. Avoid area, expect delays.

Demolition begins on G.O. Kellers building on South Avenue in Plainfield. After 130 years, development will bring 71-unit apartment building.

Clark Public Library Books Chat and Chow Kid's Book Club meets Wednesdays 4-4:45 p.m. for ages 5-12, grades 2-6. This month focuses on history topics

Tennessee fugitive arrested in Fanwood with help from Scotch Plains Police and Flock Safety camera system. Wanted on child rape charge in Jefferson County.

Mayor's 13th Annual Backpack Giveaway in Linden August 21 brought community together with free backpacks, food, activities for students heading back to school.

Tree down on Coles Avenue in Mountainside closes road. Crews working on cleanup as of September 2, 2026. Drivers advised to avoid area.

HACE hosts a free Family Fun Day at Drotar Field in Elizabeth on Thursday at 12:30 p.m. — games, barbecue, bouncy house, and school supplies.

Kenilworth Police Department community safety update covers school-zone driving as students return September 8 and Labor Day weekend travel precautions

Westfield Public Schools network outage continues September 2. Phone, internet, student information systems affected. Restoration efforts ongoing.

That Motown Band performs at UCPAC Rahway October 24 for 9th Annual Benefit Concert for the Homeless. 100% of ticket sales support homeless services.