Union County News

Mountainside PAL flag football players and families attended Rutgers' season opener against UMass, a tradition organized by program manager Chris Delzotti to celebrate friendship and Big Ten football.

Teddy Grossi, 99, receives 2026 Senior of Distinction award. WWII and Korean War veteran, union leader, cancer survivor living in Mountainside for 26 years.

Explore highlights from Mountainside's National Night Out featuring food, bouncy houses, and police-community bonding activities.

Explore a thoughtful look at what professional therapy is and isn't, breaking down common misconceptions and highlighting mental health resources.

Explore the Mountainside veterans storytelling series highlighting local service members, personal histories, and community sacrifices.

Brig. Gen. Timothy McLaughlin reflects on his Iraq deployment, returning home to his family, and 31 years of military service. Read veteran facts.

Children's Specialized Hospital leader addresses Mountainside Rotary at luncheon. Read pediatric mission details and civic partnership facts.

Explore the life of Mountainside veteran Paul Schryba, from his Cold War military service to a lifetime of community dedication. Read his profile.

Utility crews and municipal teams work around the clock on power restoration following severe storm-related outages in Mountainside. Read updates.

Mountainside Superintendent Christopher Kinney reflects on his first year in office and outlines strategic educational goals for the district.

Mountainside Vietnam veteran and retired FBI agent Robert Lenehan receives his formal Army captain promotion ceremony 50 years late at his 80th birthday.

The Mountainside Board of Education passes a comprehensive cell phone ban and establishes new academic growth benchmarks for the upcoming school year.

The Mountainside Rotary Club marks its 65th anniversary with ongoing support for local library tech, student scholarships, and area food pantries.

TAPinto Mountainside's veterans series preserves stories of local veterans from different generations and service eras, exploring their experiences in uniform and their lives afterward. Kim Moriak, Mountainside's senior citizen coordinator, initiated the project during America's 250th anniversary celebration.

Tree down on Coles Avenue in Mountainside closes road. Crews working on cleanup as of September 2, 2026. Drivers advised to avoid area.

Mountainside honors Governor Livingston softball and baseball teams. Softball wins first sectional title since 2010. Baseball wins third consecutive title.

Mountainside Borough Council awards Beechwood Athletic Field contract for $797,000. Pool replacement bond and road paving contract also approved.

Union County's Fall Fishing Derby for Persons with Disabilities is September 19 at Echo Lake Park in Mountainside. Event is free with pre-registration.

Ride for Rocco memorial Rocco Della Serra cycling community tribute. Ghost bike installation safety awareness Vision Zero New Providence Road.