Union County News

Mountainside borough council approves $797,000 Beechwood Athletic Field contract. Soccer field expansion, paving project, new police officer hired.

Mountainside Community Pool swim team unites ages 6–17 with multi-generational coaches and staff who guide swimmers through six-week seasons and championships.

Mountainside Borough Council honors Governor Livingston High School's 2026 championship softball and baseball teams at August 18 meeting. The softball team won the NJSIAA North Jersey Section 2 Group 2 Championship, their first sectional title since 2010, while the baseball team secured its third consecutive Central Jersey Group 2 State Section Championship.

Mountainside PAL Cop Trot 2026: 24th annual event October 3 at Deerfield School. Tot Trot 8:30 a.m., 5K race 9 a.m. Registration $30.

Jeanie Ruban leads the Mountainside PAL, offering youth sports like basketball, flag football, and cheerleading. Learn how to register or volunteer.

Mountainside Borough Council approves $8.4 million bond ordinance for community pool replacement. 25-year financing, $168 annual tax impact.

Actors Camp celebrates 21st summer with Willy Wonka and School of Rock productions. Nonprofit provides $200K scholarships. Grades K-12 programs.

Mountainside Community Pool serves swimmers ages 6-17. Head Coach Jack Wargaski emphasizes technique, endurance, and personal improvement over winning.

Mountainside Recreation offers year-round youth sports including soccer, basketball, cheer, and T-ball. Programs emphasize fun and community connection.

Mountainside veteran Jeff Healy served 21 years in Army National Guard, deployed to Iraq in 2010. Reflects on military service and community ties.

Mountainside FC returns to the field this fall with 216 players, expanding from 36 children two years ago. The club includes skills development for younger players and travel teams from U8 through high school, plus adult pickup games for parents.

Frank Masella reflects on 28 years as Mountainside Recreation Director. Builds programs pre-K to seniors, pool operations, volunteer development.

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.

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

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.

Mountainside Moms launches The Balance Project to help families navigate digital wellness with upcoming community kickoff September 2 at Elks Lodge.

Mountainside FC youth soccer players attended New York Red Bulls match at Sports Illustrated Stadium, walking alongside professional players and competing.

Teddy Grossi, 98, reflects on nearly a century in Mountainside as a veteran, union bricklayer, and community servant before turning 99 on September 11.