Union County News

ALJ High School Crusader Football Team visits First Children School. Clark student-athletes serve community, interact with special education students.

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.

Fanwood reduces speed limits on four corridors, establishes school-day parking and turn restrictions. Ordinance effective August 12, 2026.

The Fanwood Council adopted an ordinance on Aug. 12 lowering speed limits on several streets and adding school-day parking and turn restrictions near School One and McGinn School.

Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers opens Union County's first location in Linden at 801 W Edgar Road on Monday, August 17. Louisiana-based chain expands.

Elizabeth Fire Department Annual Open House September 5, 1-4 p.m. Free admission. Meet firefighters, see equipment, Touch-A-Truck, emergency demonstrations.

The Fiesta Hispana Y Latina Festival comes back to Michael J. Mauri Park in Roselle Park on Friday, September 4, 2026, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., with food, entertainment, and family activities.

Pure McCartney tribute band performs benefit concert August 14 in Westfield. All ticket proceeds support Inspiration Audio (Rahway) and Imagine grief center.

Cranford implements new parking payment system for metered parking in Downtown. Pay by license plate. Text, app, or pay station. Announced August 5, 2026.

Clark Township warns residents about branch pickup program misuse. DPW crews found plastic, garbage, grass, dirt in branch piles. Branches only accepted.

Campfire Night at the Troubadour in Summit August 21. Three performers in theatre-in-the-round, electric campfire, s'mores, hot cocoa. Free. No amplification.

Rutgers Cooperative Extension Union County opens applications for 4-H Master Tree Steward volunteer program. Training Wednesdays Sept. 2-Dec. 9. $35 fee.

Sprouts Early Education Academy opens Pre-K 3 campus in Linden at St. George's Plaza. 60 seats filled before opening. Classes begin September 2.

Merchants and Drovers Tavern Museum relights 47 windows with electric candles. Rahway Chamber grant funds historic preservation of 1795 Federal-style building.

Rahway City Council votes on $79.6 million municipal budget August 17. Vote tabled August 6 pending finance board review. Tax levy increase $1,045,000.

Husky found in Westfield August 8 at Marlboro Street and Pinegrove Avenue. No microchip. Contact Animal Control Solutions 908-722-1271 if recognized.

St. John the Apostle School in Clark expands early childhood program. New preschool classroom for ages 3-4 now enrolling for September start.

Actor Callum Turner films action scene for Paramount's Possession remake on Westfield's Highland Avenue. Movie due 2027 starring Margaret Qualley.