Union County News

Cranford Public Schools will implement an "off and away" cellphone policy for the 2026-27 school year in compliance with a new state law restricting personal internet-enabled devices.

Our House, Inc. presented a proposal to develop housing for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Summit, including a 4-person group home and two independent living apartments within walking distance to downtown.

The Roselle Board of Education is ramping up its information campaign for a September 15 bond referendum vote, holding community outreach events at local churches and other venues to discuss a nearly $80 million proposal that would build a new school along Chandler Avenue and fund infrastructure upgrades.

The Plainfield City Council approved emergency appropriations allowing city operations to continue through September 30 while remaining deadlocked over the 2026 budget, with significant debate centering on proposed cuts to Plainfield Public Library funding.

A Flood Watch has been issued for Bergen, Essex, Union, Hudson and Passaic Counties from 2 p.m. Thursday, August 20 through 2 a.m. Friday, August 21. Heavy rain with hourly rates reaching about two inches expected, with total rainfall between 1.5 and 2.5 inches.

Linden Public Schools held a four-day Administrative Retreat August 10-13 with 50 administrators. Led by Superintendent Dr. Atiya Y Perkins, the event combined '90s-themed fun with 29 hours of programming on achievement, attendance, safety, and other priorities under the theme "Back to the Basics with a Future-Focused Vision."

Cranford town-wide garage sale October 3, 2026. Project Home of Cranford organizes community fundraiser. Registration deadline September 28.

Scotch Plains Home Improvement Program offers low-income homeowners up to $25k for repairs. No-interest, forgivable 10-year loan available.

Rutgers professor presents student landscape design work August 27 at Westfield Library. Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route trail project.

Westfield couple Heather and Brandon Kamins build wedding around Union County businesses. June 28, 2026 ceremony celebrates community, local vendors.

Clark Police announce eight active construction zones on Clark streets. Drivers advised to use caution. Multiple street closures affecting traffic.

Roselle Park hosts Fiesta Hispana Y Latina September 4, 6-9 p.m. Live music, dancing, Latin American food. Free, all ages. Michael J. Mauri Park.

Scotch Plains Fire Department deploys new SHERP amphibious vehicle. Used in July 3 storm response. Can climb 3-foot obstacles, traverse floodwater.

Union County's second annual Plein Air painting event September 27 at Deserted Village of Feltville, Berkeley Heights. Free, open to public.

Newark hosts 17th annual Nat Turner Slave Rebellion commemoration August 21. People's Organization for Progress, Friends of Nat Turner Park. Nat Turner Park.

South Plainfield High School dedicates memorial wall August 12 honoring four students. Mural features tree with names Colapietro, Jefferson, Rizvi, Dickson.

Westfield Memorial Library hosts blood drive August 25, 2026. New Jersey Blood Services. Each donation saves up to three lives.

Kenilworth Public Library September children's events. Boogie Woogie Babies, Lego, bingo, yoga story time, read to a dog, crafts, music.

Summit Police blotter documents four DWI arrests, strangulation, terroristic threats, stolen-vehicle charges. July 20-August 16, 2026 police activity.