Union County News
Hyperlocal stories from all 21 Union County municipalities.
CommunityTAPintoPedestrians at Risk Crossing North Ave. by Train Station, Councilman Warns
WESTFIELD, NJ — Councilman Michael Armento raised a stark warning about safety risks to pedestrians who cross North Avenue in front of the New Jersey Transit train station during the most recent town council meeting on April 21.Armento drew particula
CommunityTAPintoWestfield Letter Carriers Collecting for Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive May 9
WESTFIELD, NJ — As part of U.S. letter carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive, held annually the second Saturday in May, area residents are asked to leave bagged donations of non-perishable food near their mailboxes in time for the carriers’ visits on
CommunityTAPintoBoys Golf: Westfield Defends UCIAC Championship on Home Course
WESTFIELD, NJ — The Westfield High School boys golf team defended its UCIAC Championship crown at Echo Lake Country Club, their home course, on Tuesday.The Blue Devils (313) upended Scotch Plains-Fanwood, 315-323, to win the team title. New Providenc
CommunityTAPintoWestfield Council Votes to Restrict Parking on Barchester Near Lawrence Ave.
WESTFIELD NJ — Westfield's town council approved parking restrictions near the end of Lawrence Avenue at its April 21 meeting, preceded by feedback from commuters.Council members voted unanimously to prevent parking on Barchester Way closer than
CommunityTAPintoAllstate Westfield Athlete of the Week: Benjamin Bukiet-Beker
WESTFIELD, NJ — Recognized for his resourcefulness utilizing numerous skills in the sport, this core member of the Westfield High School boys volleyball team is credited for getting the team off to an impressive 11-3 record more than halfway through
CommunityTAPintoWestfield Home Uninhabitable After Early Morning Fire, Chief Says
WESTFIELD NJ — No one was hurt when firefighters extinguished a house fire on Kirkview Circle early Tuesday morning, April 28, Westfield Fire Chief Michael Duelks said. The fire department got the call at about 3 a.m., and the first units arrive
CommunityTAPintoUnion County Donates Almost 3,000 Pounds of Venison to Food Bank After Hunt
WESTFIELD, NJ — Union County says it hit its goal for the 2025-2026 deer management program, which resulted in providing more than 11,000 meals for families in need with the venison that resulted.One hundred and eighty-five deer were killed during th
CommunityTAPintoWestfield Week in Review: House Fire, New Parking Restriction, Dangerous Intersection
WESTFIELD NJ — No one was hurt when firefighters extinguished a house fire on Kirkview Circle early Tuesday morning, but afterward the home deemed uninhabitable. Westfield's town council approved parking restrictions near the end of Lawrence Ave
CommunityTAPintoArtists Unfiltered Brings Spirit of Community to Westfield Creatives
WESTFIELD, NJ — Learn. Create. Enjoy. For the Westfield Art Association (WAA), those grinding principles were on full display Thursday night.At Artists Unfiltered, held at Art Cafe on South Avenue, members of the WAA and non-member guests had a chanc