Union County News

Clark Reservoir Improvement Project remains on schedule. 90,000+ cubic yards of sediment removed. Center Lake dredging 90 percent complete; weather dependent

Clark Township Notice to Bidders for fire alarm system re-bid at municipal facilities. Issued August 13, 2026. Contact township for details.

New Jersey American Water replacing 2,900 feet of 1920s water pipe in Springfield. $1.6 million project runs through October on Colfax, Denham, Donna roads.

Rahway ACE program held back-to-school orientation August 27 for grades 9-12 students. Covered policies, attendance, grades, and graduation requirements.

Kenilworth AmRev250 Committee hosts Toss of the Town Cornhole Event September 25. $5 entry, all ages welcome. Registration deadline September 18.

Sweet Sounds Encore brings four themed nights of live music to Downtown Westfield September 4-25. Grateful Dead, country, yacht rock, pianos.

Arthur L. Johnson boys soccer team played preseason scrimmages against South Plainfield in August. Varsity tied 2-2 and JV won 2-1 ahead of the 2026–27 season.

Principal Tara Oliveira of Arthur L. Johnson High School welcomed incoming freshmen with letters about events, policies, and facility improvements for 2026–27.

Clark Public Schools before and after care program for preschool through grade 5 offers childcare for working families. Contact the program coordinator.

Scotch Plains-Fanwood students return Wednesday. Back-to-school week includes staff day, professional development, and orientations.

Cranford Police and Fire celebrate end of summer at Orange Avenue School. Free ice pops, fire hose fun, and first responder meet-and-greet August 26.

Westfield Art Association's 'Small Art, Big Impact' exhibit showcases 31 artists with works 12 inches or smaller. Exhibit wraps up August 31.

Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School dedicates Johanna Rodriguez Recording Studio. Honors former educator with $10,000 bequest. Available to students 2026-27.

Temple Sholom in Scotch Plains celebrates High Holy Days with Yom Kippur services September 20-21. Kol Nidre, morning services, and Break the Fast.

Plainfield City Council passes ordinance requiring PILOT transparency reports. Mayor threatens veto citing separation of powers issue.

Berkeley Heights schools prepare for new school year. New principals and staff welcomed. Board of Education meeting and fall sports season underway.

Mountainside honors Governor Livingston softball and baseball teams. Softball wins first sectional title since 2010. Baseball wins third consecutive title.

Mountainside Borough Council awards Beechwood Athletic Field contract for $797,000. Pool replacement bond and road paving contract also approved.

New Providence's 200-year-old Sentinel Tree removed from outside Presbyterian Church. Historic white oak designated Union County Notable Tree