Union County News

Showroom Hand Car Wash donates 20% of Supreme wash sales to Scotch Plains-Fanwood Music Boosters August 16-22. Support music program, Disney trip.

Linden Board of Education regular meeting Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 6 pm. In-person at School No. 1 Gymnasium. WebEx remote access available.

Downtown Westfield's retail landscape transforms with multiple closures and new openings. French bistro, Vietnamese restaurant, coffee bar coming soon.

Five Westfield streets are being paved this week: Rahway Avenue, Osborn Avenue, Tuttle Parkway, Clark Street, and Stanmore Place. The Town plans to resurface approximately 40 roads in 2026, with 16 prioritized for completion this summer.

Westfield golfer Barnes Blake competes in 126th U.S. Amateur Championship at Merion Golf Club in Pennsylvania. Match play starts Wednesday, August 12.

Mountainside PAL hosts the borough's Townwide Garage Sale on Saturday, September 19, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Seller registration closes September 14 at 5 p.m.; cost is $25.

Linden's Fall Festival, 'The Many Flavors of Linden,' runs September 26 at City Hall, 1–9 PM, merging Unity Day, the Polish Festival, and the Latin Festival.

Soul Seduction performs R&B outdoors at Alan Augustine Green, 430 Park Ave., on Thursday, September 17 at 7 p.m.

New Providence Borough announces a road milling and paving project beginning approximately August 20, 2026, with specific street schedules through August 27. Residents must remove vehicles from driveways before paving operations begin.

Mayor Adrian O. Mapp announced that Business Administrator Abby Levenson will step down in September 2026 after six years in the role and eight years total service to Plainfield.

III Amici Ristorante closed its doors on August 2 after 36 years of operation, celebrating the retirement of owner Giovanni Lavorato. Located on West Elizabeth Avenue in Linden, the restaurant first opened in 1990 as a family dream and became a staple in the Linden community.

Westfield presented a schematic design for the Quimby Street redesign project on August 11, 2026, featuring increased parking from 46 to 55 spaces and incorporating materials like herringbone brick pavers and granite cobble to create a flexible public space.

Roselle Park Public Schools has released its 2026-2027 calendar. The first day of class is September 2 (half day), with the first full day on September 8. The school year ends June 18.

New head coach James Roach focuses on increasing participation and academic eligibility as he begins his tenure with the Roselle High School Rams football program. The team posted a 2-9 record last season but Roach believes they have competitive talent, particularly at offensive skill positions.

The Summit Diner has completed a full exterior restoration, returning the 1939 O'Mahony structure to its original appearance after months of work funded through a national historic-preservation grant.

Data centers are set to be prohibited throughout Plainfield after the City Council unanimously approved an ordinance banning the facilities on second reading and final passage Monday night.

Linden Public Schools held its annual Administrative Retreat from August 10-13, 2026, with about 50 administrators attending at School No. 4. Led by Superintendent Dr. Atiya Y Perkins, the event focused on four district-wide goals for 2026-27: student achievement, safety and security, climate and culture, and community engagement.

Thai Society Supper Club opens in Westfield with ribbon-cutting celebration. New restaurant at 321 South Ave. West, replacing Splash of Thai.

New Jersey Festival Orchestra opens 2026–2027 season September 26 with America: Honoring 250 Years. Copland, Dvořák, Mozart performed.