Union County News

Kenilworth homeowners seek help identifying individuals on Kingston Avenue property. Surveillance recorded August 11, 2026 incident. Police report filed.

Kenilworth Public Schools implements bell-to-bell personal device policy per state law P.L. 2025 c.195. Cell phones, smartwatches stored during school day.

Greater Union Township Chamber hosts 2nd annual networking event at Kenilworth Hotel. 160+ attendees. Multi-chamber collaboration for local business growth.

Kenilworth Athletes of the Week: Emma Padlo (second grade cheerleader, karate) and Luciano Paparozzi (fourth grade, baseball). Community recognition program.

St. Theresa Religious Education Program enrolls students grades 1-8 in Kenilworth. Classes begin September 20, 2026. Faith formation, sacrament preparation.

Harding Elementary School Principal Ronald Bubnowski provides summer update for families. Free meal applications, supply lists available for 2026-2027.

Kenilworth Athlete of the Week: Salvatore DiGirolamo and Alyssa Cornacchia recognized by local coaches for sports achievements.

Michigan Deli in Kenilworth serves classic luncheonette food with weekday lunch specials starting at $15.50. Quality ingredients, homemade recipes.

Kenilworth resident and high school umpire Chris Parkhill lives lifelong dream umpiring Yankees Old-Timers' Day game at Yankee Stadium.

National Weather Service issued Heat Advisory for Union County August 7-8 with heat index near 100 degrees. Vulnerable populations should avoid heat.

Kenilworth's 2026 waste and recycling guide includes three trash collection schedules, dual-stream recycling, bulky waste, and leaf collection information.

Jimmy Buff's located at 506 Boulevard will be closed from Tuesday, August 11, until Friday, August 14. The hot dog joint will reopen for normal business hours on Saturday, August 15, at 11 a.m.

Meet Dash, a 17-year-old beagle who is Kenilworth's Pet of the Week. Dash loves steak and his favorite team is the New York Mets. The Pet of the Week feature is sponsored by Boulevard Veterinary Clinic, located at 429 Boulevard.

Avery Eulas and Rocco Bartley have been named Michigan Deli Athletes of the Week. Avery, a future second-grader at Harding Elementary, has played softball for three seasons and basketball, and will play flag football this fall. Rocco, a future fourth-grader, has played baseball and football for about five years.

Twin Boro 14U Gold, made up of players from Kenilworth and Roselle Park, won the Denville league title July 22, beating West Orange 3-2.

Kenilworth Police hosts National Night Out on August 4, 6-8 p.m. at the municipal parking lot. Free community event with ice cream and police vehicles.

Harding Elementary principals encourage summer reading and share back-to-school resources. Supply lists and student placements available for families.

Kenilworth Police Department summarizes New Jersey e-bike regulations for local riders. Visit the NJ Motor Vehicle Commission for complete compliance guidance.

Megan Valenti has taken over ownership and operations of Two Ton Brewing at 730 Federal Avenue following a July 11 grand opening. The brewery held a ribbon cutting with Mayor Linda Karlovitch and Greater Union Township Chamber of Commerce members. Valenti plans to continue the brewery's community focus while introducing fresh energy and creative events.