Union County News

On June 30, the Council will hold a conference session and consider introduction of an ordinance that would transition the Rec Commission to a Rec Dept.

Berkeley Heights kicks off its free 2026 Summer Concert Series this July, with five Wednesday evening shows at Memorial Park and The Grove in Connell Park.

Berkeley Heights Recreation's free Summer Concert Series runs Wednesdays through July 30 at Memorial Park and The Grove at Connell Park. Shows start at 7 PM.

Thinking about moving to Berkeley Heights, NJ? Here's an honest local guide covering neighborhoods, commute times, schools, dining, and home prices from Union County Life.

Berkeley Heights NJ real estate in 2026 — home prices, school district value, commute times, and what buyers and sellers need to know about this competitive Union County market.

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — The Governor Livingston softball team has quietly built one of the stronger résumés in Union County this spring, and a 17-0 run-rule victory over Rahway in the second round of the Union County Tournament Friday made clear the

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — The Governor Livingston baseball team has been one of the most dominant programs in Union County this spring, rolling to an 18-3 record and a 9-1 mark in the UCC Watchung Division heading into the quarterfinal round of the Un

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — Two days after falling in triple overtime, the Governor Livingston boys lacrosse team answered with a statement win, defeating DePaul 12-11 Saturday behind a dominant five-goal, six-point performance from sophomore Andrew Wer

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — Checks were presented, dinosaurs were spotted, and Block Party and World Cup plans took center stage Friday morning as the Berkeley Heights Business & Civic group gathered at VFW Post 6259 for its networking breakfast.Hon

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — The Berkeley Heights Fire Department is hosting an all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner next Saturday, May 16, from 6 to 9 p.m. at 411 Hamilton Ave., with all proceeds benefiting the department.The event is open to the entire com

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — The Governor Livingston Highlanders track and field team turned in a strong performance at the Union County Conference Championships, held April 30 and May 1 at Governor Livingston High School, with multiple individual champi

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — The record may not tell the full story.Sitting at 3-11 with four games remaining, the Governor Livingston boys lacrosse team has had its share of struggles this spring. But first-year head coach Anthony Porter sees something

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Mark Capparelli has been named the Valairco Heating and Cooling Highlander Athlete of the Week after a stellar season on the links that included winning the UCIAC Mountain Division Championship — and culminated in a top-10 sect

Part of TAPinto's Divorce Talks SeriesNEW JERSEY — Divorce is one of the most emotionally traumatic experiences a person can face — and how well someone manages that trauma can directly affect the outcome of their case.That is the message from Jeraly

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Berkeley Heights is officially making history as the first town in New Jersey to pilot the Moms Brigade on behalf of Moms Helping Moms (MHM). This local initiative empowers a dedicated team of residents to act as ambassad

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — Dan McGovern, a physics and calculus teacher at Governor Livingston High School for 18 years, has resigned — a move that appeared on the Berkeley Heights Board of Education agenda Wednesday night, effective June 30 — and will

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — Berkeley Heights Public Schools completed the sale of referendum bonds April 30, securing a true interest rate of 3.77% — more favorable than the 4.15% rate projected in referendum materials presented to voters.The district r

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — A team of fifth-grade students from Thomas P. Hughes Elementary School has advanced to the finals of the New Jersey STEAM Tank Challenge for the first time in Berkeley Heights Public Schools' elementary competition history, b

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — Church of the Little Flower is bringing the slopes indoors this summer with Vacation Bible School 2026: Snowball Mountain Challenge, a high-energy week of faith, fun and friendship for children ages 4 through rising fifth gra