Union County News
Hyperlocal stories from all 21 Union County municipalities.
CommunityTAPintoElizabeth Portugal Day Royal Pageant Celebrates Portuguese Heritage with โDay of Freedomโ Theme
ELIZABETH, NJ - A celebration of culture, history, and community spirit took center stage in Elizabeth as Elizabeth Portugal Day's pageant honored Portugalโs rich heritage with a meaningful theme inspired by Dia da Liberdade, or the Day of Freedom.He
CommunityTAPintoMayor Laufer: Developer Pursues Starbucks for Morris Avenue Gateway Property
SPRINGFIELD, NJ โ Mayor Harris Laufer confirmed during the April 28 Springfield Township Committee meeting that a developer is actively pursuing plans to bring a Starbucks to the Bank of America property on Morris Avenue โ a site previously slated fo
CommunityTAPintoBerkeley Heights Adopts $62.3M Budget After Failed Bid for Deeper Cuts, Two Positions Eliminated
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. โ The Berkeley Heights Board of Education adopted a final 2026-27 operating budget of $62,299,166 at its April 30 public meeting at Governor Livingston High School โ a figure 2.85% below the current year's spending โ after a se
CommunityTAPintoSummit Planning Board Faces State Deadline For Master Plan Review
SUMMIT, NJ โ The Summit Planning Board opened its meeting Monday with a discussion on a required master plan re-examination, outlining a timeline to meet a state deadline while setting the stage for a broader planning update.City Planner Joseph Burge
CommunityTAPintoBids Start at $5 at Roselle Park's Unclaimed Bike Auction
ROSELLE PARK, NJ โ Residents will have the opportunity to purchase unclaimed bicycles at a public auction scheduled for Thursday, May 14, in Roselle Park.The auction will take place in the employee parking lot of Borough Hall, near the Office of Emer
CommunityTAPintoSpringfield: Caldwell Place Road Project Reaches 30% Completion, County Still Targeting Late June to Finish
PRINGFIELD, NJ โ The Union Countyโled reconstruction of Caldwell Place remains on schedule, with Springfield officials reporting that the project is now roughly oneโthird complete. Springfield administrator John Bussiculo briefed the Township Co
CommunityTAPintoWestfield Letter Carriers Collecting for Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive May 9
WESTFIELD, NJ โ As part of U.S. letter carriersโ Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive, held annually the second Saturday in May, area residents are asked to leave bagged donations of non-perishable food near their mailboxes in time for the carriersโ visits on
CommunityTAPintoCouncilman Brandon Bernier Holds 2nd Ward Community Meeting
ROSELLE, NJ โ On Tuesday night, Councilman Brandon Bernier hosted his monthly 2nd Ward Community Meeting at Agape House of Worship Prayer Chapel. State Senator Joe Cryan joined the discussion as well, focusing on statewide issues such as survei
CommunityTAPintoJohnson Girls Lacrosse Enjoying Successful Season and Notable Player Milestones
CLARK, NJ โ The Arthur L. Johnson (ALJ) High School girls lacrosse team is enjoying a successful season and celebrating several individual player milestones.The team is currently 5-0 in its conference and 8-1 overall.Notable individual accomplishment
CommunityTAPintoThird Annual Pride 5K and Color Run Returns to Clark on June 6
CLARK, NJ โ The Union County Board of County Commissioners is holding its third annual Union County LGBTQ+ Pride 5K and Color Run on Saturday, June 6th, at Oak Ridge Park, located at 136 Oak Ridge Road in Clark.Registration will begin at 8 a.m., and
CommunityTAPintoPlainfield Board of Education Adopts $336.8M Budget with No Tax Increase
PLAINFIELD, NJ โ On Tuesday evening, the Plainfield Board of Education approved its budget for the 2026-27 school year. The final budget includes no tax increase, and affirms a reduction in force already approved at the April business meeting two wee
CommunityTAPintoRoselle Board Meeting Spotlights District Success
ROSELLE, NJ โ The Roselle Board of Education's meeting on Monday highlighted district successes, transparent communication and commitment to the community.While the 2026-2027 Roselle Public School Budget was the main focus of the eveningโs agenda, th
CommunityTAPintoAlvernia University Occupational Therapy major Falar of Union presents research at annual HECBC Conference
READING, PA -- Patricia Falar of Union is one of 100 students to present their research at the Higher Education Council of Berks County (HECBC) Undergraduate Research and Creativity Conference, held Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Alvernia Univers
CommunityTAPintoNew Providence to Host Free "Move, Breathe, Bloom" Morning for Moms This Mother's Day Weekend
NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J. โ The NJ Cross-Town Mental Health Coalition, in partnership with the Borough of New Providence, invites mothers in the community to a free morning of wellness and connection as part of its Paint the Town Green campaign. "Move, Br
CommunityTAPintoNew Providence Launches Long-Range Plan for Drainage Issues; Stormwater Town Hall Meeting Planned for June 4
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ โ The Borough Council approved a resolution to create a long-range plan to address drainage issues at the Tuesday, April 28 meeting. The resolution is meant to seek a long-term plan to ease flooding and drainage issues within limit
CommunityTAPintoBorough Council Approves the $28.1 Million Municipal Budget; Passes Resolution to Oppose Senate Housing Bill
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ โ The Borough Council unanimously approved the 2026 municipal budget at the Tuesday, Apr. 28 meeting. The council also passed a resolution opposing Senate Bill 1836 which, if approved, would give religious and other non-profit orga
CommunityTAPintoFrom Clay to Community: Mountainsideโs Judith Musicant Featured as Potters Guild Returns to Basking Ridge
The Potters Guild of New Jersey returns to the Farmstead Arts Center in Basking Ridge this weekend, continuing a decades-long tradition that blends craftsmanship, community, and creativity in a setting as timeless as the art itself.For more than 30 y
CommunityTAPintoEnjoy โCoffee with a Copโ in Clark on Saturday, May 2
CLARK, NJ โ Join Clark's Finest this Saturday, May 2, between 9 a.m. and noon, for the Clark Police Department's Coffee with a Cop event.Stop by Manny's Diner in Clark, located at 1030 Raritan Rd., and meet local law enforcement officers.It's coffee,
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LINDEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, NJ โ A powerful student-led initiative rooted in service and compassion made a tangible impact on April 1, as Linden High School students officially donated more than 300 pairs of socks to Community Access Unlimited, a Union Co
CommunityTAPintoBaseball: Oratory Prep Continues Hot Streak by Beating Union, 7-0
UNION, NJ โ For a baseball team that didn't score a run, Union got the fat part of the barrel on a lot of pitches Wednesday.But, an inordinate number of times that the Farmers hit the ball hard, Oratory Prep fielders made the plays, no matter how dif