Union County News

Union County Savings Bank brings back Passbook CDs combining certificate of deposit security with traditional passbook experience. Available now to customers.

Plainfield campaign sign ordinance MC 2026-25 effective August 30. 14-day removal requirement, public facility bans. Questions remain about implementation.

NJ Big Flea Antiques Event October 11-12 in Plainfield. Jewelry, furniture, vintage clothing, and decorative arts. $15 admission covers both days.

Westfield Public Schools hit by possible ransomware attack. District-wide network outage affects Internet, Wi-Fi, phones, and student information systems.

Luke Romano named Allstate Westfield Athlete of the Week. Senior captain anchors boys football offensive and defensive line for Westfield High School.

Westfield community fundraises for resident injured in serious roofing accident August 29. Go-Fund-Me campaign raised over 15% of $250,000 goal in two days.

Westfield Tour de Westfield bike parade celebrated fifth anniversary August 30. Record 682 registrations. Three-mile event promotes bike safety for all ages.

Westfield continues comprehensive road paving initiative. 40 roads scheduled for 2026; 100 miles of town roads repaved by year-end. Program began 2018.

Westfield first responders assisted with medical emergency August 28. Fall victim airlifted by NorthSTAR helicopter to trauma center for treatment.

Westfield presents StoryWalk September 12-28 with children's books in downtown business windows. Author Ruth Chan reads September

Clark Township completed paving and striping work on Westfield Avenue August 31-September 1. Department of Public Works project between Brandt and Raritan roads.

Historians present Revolutionary War history September 17 at Kenilworth Senior Center. Robert Woods and Michael Naya discuss New Orange during American Revolution

Hillside Public Schools held annual convocation September 1 to mark opening. Acting Superintendent Dr. Pérez and Board President Dr. Howard addressed staff.

Clark Township alerts drivers to shoulder and partial lane closure on Raritan Road September 3. Closure 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. for dredging operations.

Union County reminds residents September is Emergency Preparedness Month. Create emergency plans, build supply kits, review contacts, learn alert systems.

Westfield's second street sign auction raised over $27,000 for town events. Combined with 2025 auction, total exceeded $114,000.

New Providence held grand opening of Oakwood Park Playground September 1. Funded by Jake's Law Playground Grant and Union County Kids Recreation Trust Fund.

Elizabeth Public Schools begins cell phone-free school day September 10. Personal devices checked at arrival, returned at dismissal. Staff support available.

Roselle Police and Fire departments recruiting. Police officer applications due September 15. Firefighters must complete NJ Civil Service Commission exam.