Union County News

Dayton Regional High School girls volleyball defeats Linden 25-23, 25-11 in straight sets; Eva Sousa records seven kills and six aces.

Summit High School Hilltoppers (3-2) travel to Watchung Hills Warriors (2-3) Friday, October 2 at 7 p.m., seeking first road win of season.

Berkeley Heights Board directs policy committee to review eliminating or reducing $30 student parking fee at Governor Livingston High School; vote 6-1 to send to policy.

Mountainside unanimously approved $1 million grant application for Community Pool renovation through Union County Improvement Authority 2026 Capital Project Grant Program.

Berkeley Heights Board of Education delays coaching appointments pending athletics committee review of family concerns about coaching quality, communication, and favoritism.

Plainfield City completes $469,000 emergency siren system with seven sirens covering six square miles; testing underway before full operational launch.

UC TEAMS Charter School launches partnership with Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth to offer advanced mathematics courses for gifted students in Plainfield.

Teddy Grossi, Mountainside WWII and Korean War veteran, recognized as 2026 Senior of Distinction for military service, union leadership, and cancer survival resilience.

Jesus Book and Gift Store celebrates grand opening in Roselle after nearly 50-year history; community leaders and faith leaders gather to welcome bookstore's return.

Roselle Borough Council approves resident-only permit parking ordinance for portion of Douglas Road between Alison Road and Brooklawn Avenue after resident complaints about congestion and vehicle break-ins.

Mountainside resident John Trupchak reflects on his Marine Corps service in Vietnam, aviation career, and the life built on faith, family, and civic responsibility.

Berkeley Heights school district reports $2.5 million annual cost from students in PILOT housing; seeks inclusion in township negotiations on Terrace Two development agreement.

Berkeley Heights schools report 93% graduation-ready in English and 88% in math on spring 2026 NJGPA; district provides intervention for 26 seniors preparing for October retake.

New Berkeley Heights nonprofit launches free community tennis programs and seeks to restore Governor Livingston High School courts as part of grassroots effort to build tennis culture.

Roselle Park boys soccer defeated Hillside 4-2 on September 28 with a strong second-half performance. Panthers improve to 6-1-1.

Springfield Township provides construction progress on Gomes mixed-use development; retail nearing completion, fire systems operational, occupancy approval withheld until all work finished.

Springfield Township mechanic and administrator solved bridge repair problem using existing materials, saving over $23,000 compared to outside contractor quote.

GL student reps reported on school adjustment to NJ cellphone ban at Sept. 24 Board of Education meeting. Students now play board games, engage socially.

Kenilworth officer injured after suspect rammed patrol car during chase on September 27. Suspect arrested, charged with aggravated assault and eluding.