Union County News

Jazz legend Monty Alexander performs November 22 at Enlow Recital Hall, Hillside. Features emerging guitarist Hidalgo. 3:00-4:30 PM. Tickets via keanstage.com.

Bagel Cafe NJ opens third location at 272 North Ave. East, Westfield. Hand-rolled bagels, house-roasted turkey, in-house breads, own coffee roaster.

Roxy Yataco Lopez launches Cards for Hospitalized Kids at Linden Public Library. Teens ages 13-18 make cards for hospitalized children Fridays 3:30-4:30 PM.

Roselle boys soccer falls to Woodbridge 2-1 in overtime. Tiago Rodriguez Gonzalez scores; Angel Duran makes 9 saves. Coach Singh praises team character.

New Providence sophomore Naina Rao earns Pioneer Athlete of the Week for tennis achievement. Climbed to first singles with 7-2 record and hard work.

Hillside's ballot drop box relocated to Conant Park, 320 Conant Street, for Nov. 3 election. Early voting Oct. 24–Nov. 1. Union County offers 24 drop boxes.

Union Catholic announces 2026-27 season: Pride and Prejudice (Nov.), Cabaret Night (Jan.), Come From Away (March). Auditions open. Contact Maggie Graham.

Clark Township Council meets Sept. 21 at 7:30 PM at 315 Westfield Ave. Ordinance No. 26-26 for Block 77 redevelopment on agenda. Open to public.

NJ Transit Train No. 6641 lost power Sept. 16 in Kearny, leaving Summit commuters stranded 87 minutes without air conditioning. Assemblyman Macurdy responds.

New Providence football defeats Metuchen 34-3 to stay undefeated at 3-0. Senior QB Kevin Reilly leads offense under first-year coach Anthony Conzentino.

Mountainside Aces softball league grew from 12 players in 2019 to 165 members across 11 teams. Fall ball and summer competition showcase community spirit.

Roselle launches step classes for children ages 5-12 starting Oct. 6 at Roselle Memorial Library. Councilwoman Johnson brings wellness program focusing on mind, body, and discipline.

The 11th Annual Roselle House Music Festival is Sept. 27 at Warinanco Park from 11 AM to 10 PM. Free music, dancing, and live performances on the lawn.

Westfield is paving six roads the week of Sept. 21 as part of its multi-year resurfacing program. Mayor Berman announces street list and weather permitting status.

Plainfield celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month September 19 at City Hall Plaza with performances, vendors, and family activities. Mayor Mapp pledges welcome.

Miller-Cory House Museum "Doorway to America's Past" September 27: hands-on 18th-century demonstrations, blacksmithing, fiber crafts, open-hearth cooking.

Scotch Plains Council issued three proclamations Sept. 15: recognizing the ADA, commemorating Disability Voting Rights Week, and designating Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.

No. 12 Scotch Plains-Fanwood beats Old Bridge 2-0 in boys soccer. Cain Lambert and Ryan Levine score. Raiders improve to 6-1 on season.

Midtown Elizabeth Annual Car Show "Shifting Gears" rescheduled to September 27 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 2 Broad Street. Cars, trucks, motorcycles welcome.