Union County News

Jonathan Dayton High School in Springfield ranked No. 9 among the public schools in Union County, excluding charter, magnet or technical schools, according to U.S. News & World Report's 2026 list of "Best High Schools in New Jersey."

Springfield Free Public Library offers children's, teen, and family programs August 10-14 including crafts, karate, science, and cooking activities.

Springfield Free Public Library hosts voter registration drive September 15 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. as part of National Voter Registration Day.

Clark woman Kathy O'Neil arrested for theft of $29,000 from Parent School Alliance account at Academy for Allied Health Sciences in Scotch Plains.

Oakland Park construction starts late July with a September 1 deadline. Union County will not grant an extension for this Springfield pocket park project.

Jonathan Dayton High School softball team celebrated their first-ever state championship. The Bulldogs defeated Bound Brook 2-1 in the June 12 title game.

META DESCRIPTION Congressman Tom Kean Jr. secures $700K in federal funding for Springfield Police Department facility upgrades. Pending Congressional approval.

The Springfield Recreation Department announces August 2026 activities for the 55+ community, including games, exercise classes, movie day, and a shopping trip. The community pool is open through Labor Day, and free weekday bus service is available.

Union County America 250 celebration Aug. 8 at Springfield's Meisel Field. Vintage baseball, Westfield Community Concert Band, classic cars, free pie.

Union County Clerk Office announces free Property Fraud Alert system for Union County property owners. Register online or call 1-800-728-3858.

Baltusrol Golf Club in Springfield will host the 2046 U.S. Open, ending a 53-year wait since 1993. The club will also host three additional USGA championships.

Springfield plans to rebuild its salt dome at Edison Place. Township pursuing site clearing, leveling, and paving. Easement under negotiation.

USA Sport Group offers fall programs for ages 2-14 in Springfield. Register online with code FLS2026 to save. Tennis, flag football, dance, cheer.

Springfield Recreation Department offers 55+ seniors games, fitness classes, pickleball, pool access, and free bus service. Free annual registration required.

Springfield receives $75,000 in state funding for community pool improvements from the FY2027 budget. Upgrades to begin after summer season ends.

Springfield's Caldwell Place culvert project is extended to August 3 due to new drainage upgrades needed on Mountain Avenue side to prevent ponding.

Springfield DPW cleared all township roads within 24 hours after the July 3 thunderstorm, completing full cleanup within 48 hours. Four trees were lost.

The USGA announced that Baltusrol Golf Club in Springfield will host the 2046 U.S. Open, marking the return of the championship to the Lower Course for the first time since 1993. The club will also host the 2033 U.S. Mid-Amateur, the 2039 U.S. Amateur, and a future U.S. Women's Open.

In response to a storm on July 3rd, the Township of Springfield will provide curbside collection of brush and storm damage debris. Collection is limited to storm damage debris only, with specific size restrictions and a deadline of July 19th.