Union County News

New Providence Freecycle event September 27 at Community Pool parking lot. Free gently used goods for residents. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Westfield High School Marching Blue Devils car wash fundraiser Wednesday, August 19, 3:30-6 p.m. at two locations. All proceeds support band program.

Westfield Planning Board unanimously approves redevelopment of 184 Elm Street to add 10 apartments above commercial space. August 3, 2026.

New Jersey Senior Freeze property tax reimbursement checks arrive based on application filing dates. Mountainside seniors can apply by November 2, 2026.

Cranford resident discovers another box turtle near Rahway River weeks after illegal abandonment of 150+ turtles on July 29, 2026.

Scotch Plains Parks and Recreation opens registration for Broadway & Bubbles preschool theatre program, ages 18 months-5 years. Deadline September 3.

Assemblyman Andrew Macurdy holds town hall August 25 in Berkeley Heights. 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM at Municipal Complex. Constituent questions and Trenton updates.

Union County Daughters of Ireland hold blood drive through August 16 honoring Cranford resident MaryEllen O'Neill. One-year memorial. Low blood supply.

Clark street paving project on Westfield Avenue August 25-28. Tentative dates subject to change. Between Brandt Avenue and Raritan Road. Hours 7 a.m.-5 p.m.

Two-alarm fire displaces residents in Westfield. Two-story home on Maryland Street. Reported before 11 p.m. Tuesday. No injuries. Cause accidental.

Westfield Conservation Center accepts storm debris without permit August 13-15. No charge. Organic debris from recent storms. Hours: Thu-Fri 9-2:30, Sat 9-3.

Scotch Plains CEO Andrew Schwartz leads Endurance Home Care's New Jersey expansion. AI-enabled senior care hiring 200-300 employees. Northern NJ services.

Gina's Tennis World celebrates grand opening of third court September 12 in Berkeley Heights. Demo rackets, raffle, photo ops with tennis star cutouts.

North Plainfield man charged with vehicular homicide in fatal Route 22 crash in Mountainside. Charges announced August 12. Victim Rocco Della Serra.

Mountainside Aces Men's Softball championship won by Orange. Ryan Young pitches shutout in clincher. August 9, 2026 championship games.

Westfield teen Jessica Tan founded Beat The Beat nonprofit providing free CPR and first aid classes to Union County. Addresses training disparities.

Scotch Plains Fire Department's new SHERP all-terrain vehicle deployed during July 3 storm proved its value reaching residents over obstacles and water.

Kramer Manor community celebrates African American heritage at Somerset Patriots tribute night, supporting preservation of historic Scotch Plains/Fanwood.

Plainfield Public Library offers ten programs this week August 10-15 including dinosaur crafts, writing club, cooking, and special education workshop.