Union County News

Senior Quincy Pearson scored 3 goals as Union Catholic boys soccer defeated Roselle 3-2. Pearson's hat trick includes game-winning goal in second half.

New Providence's Freecycle event (Sept. 27) cancelled due to weather. Alternative donation options and NPHS clothing drive (Oct. 17) available for residents.

Rahway senior QB Jaquan Robinson named Big Central Conference Offensive Player of the Week after standout performance against Woodbridge. 4 total TDs.

Free Wednesday morning string and flute ensemble for seniors 55+ in Clark. Rehearsals 10:30 a.m.–noon at Zion Lutheran Church. Register at NJWA.

Westfield's Town Council unanimously approved a $2.8 million grant application to help fund parking lot and restroom renovations at Houlihan/Sid Fay Field.

Roselle Multicultural Festival brought community together Sept. 19 with ethnic food, music, and cultural vendors. Residents praised the safe, unifying atmosphere.

Scotch Plains 2026 property tax payment deadline extended to October 5. Bills mailed Sept. 9. Multiple payment options available online, by mail, or in person.

Music Together of Union County offers family music classes for babies and children in Scotch Plains, Westfield, and Cranford. Classes start Sept. 14-20. Nine-week semesters.

Six suspected federal immigration enforcement detentions reported in Plainfield downtown Monday, Sept. 22. Multiple locations documented. Details unconfirmed.

Arthur L. Johnson girls volleyball defeats College Achieve Central 25-4, 25-6. Crusaders remain undefeated at 5-0 after dominant home victory Friday.

Kenilworth Borough Council election Nov. 5. Four candidates: Democrats Patrick Boyle, John Ferreira; Republicans Scott Pentz, Fred Pugliese. Two 3-year seats open.

Sofia Cennamo named Athlete of the Week. Junior leads Scotch Plains-Fanwood volleyball with 43 kills through 14 sets. New outside position breakthrough.

Union County ballot drop boxes now open 24/7 through Nov. 3. Two locations changed: Hillside to Conant Park, Summit to Community Center. 24 boxes total.

Roselle Park boys soccer beat Brearley 4-3 on Monday. DeSouza scores twice; Panthers improve to 4-1-1. Next: Roselle Catholic Thursday at 4 p.m.

Scotch Plains-Fanwood field hockey loses to Montclair 4-0. Guarino makes 9 saves. Raiders drop to 3-4 on season. Montclair wins third straight.

Springfield Police conducted pedestrian safety enforcement at Mountain Ave and N. Trivett Ave. 33 violations for failure to yield. Compliance reminder.

Linden schools administer school climate survey Oct. 5-Nov. 2. Parents must opt out by Oct. 2. Anonymous, voluntary survey guides district improvements.

Scotch Plains-Fanwood athletes delivered mixed results this week, with girls soccer and field hockey recording strong wins and boys soccer bouncing back after an early loss. Football fell to Carteret 16-12 on Senior Night, while volleyball went 3-1, tennis split its matches, and gymnastics topped Union Catholic.

Elizabeth boys soccer defeats Scotch Plains-Fanwood 1-0 in double overtime Sept 15. Elizabeth 5-0, SPF 4-1. Moreno scores game-winner.