Union County News

Linden Backpack Giveaway August 21, 5:00–7:00 PM at School #1. Mayor Armstead hosts community event with free backpacks for students.

Georgette Gonzalez Lugo sworn in as Elizabeth councilwoman-at-large. First Latina woman to serve in this position in Elizabeth's history.

Seven candidates filed for three Linden Board of Education seats. Election November 3, 2026. Two slates and one independent competing.

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

Cardio training gets your blood pumping and large muscle groups working. According to Tony Bianchino, owner of Out Run Your Fork Personal Training in Westfield, cardio strengthens the heart and respiratory system. Alternatives to running include water aerobics, rowing, and jump rope.

K&K Developers' Old Firehouse deal collapses in Summit. City considers revised strategy for its 345-unit affordable housing obligation.

Connie Dwyer Breast Cancer Foundation awards $10,000 grant to Pathways' Sister Strong Fitness Program, providing free cancer recovery fitness training in Summit.

Twin Boro 14U Gold, made up of players from Kenilworth and Roselle Park, won the Denville league title July 22, beating West Orange 3-2.

Grand Artistry Live, a free two-day arts festival, comes to Plainfield September 26–27. Features dance, performances, workshops, master classes, and community arts programming.

Union County Board of Commissioners lowered the project labor agreement threshold from $5 million to $3 million under state law, affecting construction standards on more county projects.

Free outdoor concert by goth/folk band Mourning Coffee at Cherry Street Park in Rahway on Friday, July 31, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Part of the Live at Cherry Street Park Music Series.

Elizabeth Public Schools hosts Class of 2030 Orientation on August 24 at Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Academy Annex. Incoming ninth-graders and families learn about school expectations and meet staff.

Elizabeth's Welcome Station received the Leisa Collins Historic Preservation Award for exemplary stewardship. The station opened last month as a cultural gateway showcasing the city's diverse

Westfield Memorial Library's Cool Summer Kitchen Series demo on August 5 features smoothie-making with Certified Culinary Nutritionist Sonia Verrilli-Jabon. Learn tropical smoothie recipes and mocktail hacks.

Woofie's of Union-Warren, a mobile pet grooming business owned by Roselle Park residents, celebrated its opening with Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting. Services include grooming, pet sitting, and dog walking.

GLHS teacher Ms. Megan Wranitz presented at the AP Summer Institute Conference in St. Louis, sharing analysis of AP Macroeconomics exam results with 250 educators from 38 states.

Valley Bank's Mountainside branch hosted a community shredding event with secure document disposal, refreshments, and conversation. Branch Manager Sergio Guzman emphasized local banking relationships.

Union County mobile paper shredding events run August through October at five locations. August 16 at Kean University; September and October dates in other municipalities.

Scotch Plains Recreation's Memory Lane Cabaret invites seniors 55+ to sing Broadway standards on Wednesdays, September 9 through October 28. Cost $40 (residents), $50 (non-residents).