Union County News

Head coach Jackie Wells leads a young Governor Livingston High School field hockey squad into the season with a focus on building roster confidence.

The Mountainside Rotary Club marks its 65th anniversary with ongoing support for local library tech, student scholarships, and area food pantries.

Grover Cleveland Elementary School in Rahway hosts a festive community welcoming event for its new principal, Dr. Joseph Cordero.

Gov. Livingston boys soccer enters the 2026 season with a positive outlook and a roster that returns much of the experience from last year's team. The Highlanders, coming off a 7-11 season, opened the 2026 campaign Thursday against state-ranked Westfield, dropping a 3-0 decision.

Army veteran Andy Moore, a Westfield High School graduate, will run the first day of the 'One Flag Forward' 250-mile relay concluding in his hometown on September 12, 2026. The event honors fallen military service members and commemorates the 25th anniversary of 9/11 and 250 years of U.S. military service.

Garden of Ink organized a creative school supplies donation initiative offering free tattoos for donated school supplies. The Build Your Own Backpack giveaway takes place Sunday, August 30, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Rahway Recreation Center for all Rahway Public School students.

TAPinto Mountainside's veterans series preserves stories of local veterans from different generations and service eras, exploring their experiences in uniform and their lives afterward. Kim Moriak, Mountainside's senior citizen coordinator, initiated the project during America's 250th anniversary celebration.

The Kenilworth Public Library celebrates Library Card Sign-Up Month in September, offering free access to books, digital formats, audiobooks, magazines, video games, streaming services, and museum passes to cardholders. The library provides programming for children and adults through its website at www.kenilworthlibrary.org.

Westfield High School student Frederique Daneault recently won the Baseball Canada 16U Girls National Championship with Team Quebec, achieving a 6-0 record and defeating Alberta in the final.

Production of the television series "Big Mistakes" returned to Springfield Town Hall in late August. The show previously used municipal offices and hallways as filming locations, and township administrator John Bussiculo noted the production team has been respectful of operations.

Roselle Public Schools implemented new policies for the 2026-27 school year, including a state-mandated cell phone policy and clear-bag initiative for Grades 5-12. The district added 40 new educators and maintains a 94% staff retention rate.

Union County clerical and social workers from Communications Workers of America Local 1080 demanded fair contracts and raises at the August 27 Board of Commissioners meeting in Elizabeth, citing rising costs of living.

Linden resident Dr. Jaime Segal named 2026 Northeast Regional Professional Board Staff Member of the Year by ACCT. Union College of New Jersey VP.

Governor Livingston defeated Dayton 40-27 in their opening game, controlling the contest with balanced offensive play and strong time of possession.Governor Livingston football defeats Dayton 40-27 opening game. Colin Hughes Parker Chatfield touchdowns, strong first-half performance Berkeley Heights.

Union County Family Fun & Flix movie nights at Warinanco Park. Final screening A Minecraft Movie September 8. Kids' activities at 7 p.m., movie at dusk.

Fanwood Performance Series jazz concert September 12. James Austin Jr. Trio and Ellie Lee perform. 7-9 p.m. at Carriage House, 135 Watson Road.

New Providence Pioneers fall sports season preview. Girls tennis, soccer, volleyball, boys soccer, football, cross country. Schedule August through September.

New Providence Police Department relocates to 1 Academy Street during new headquarters construction. Temporary location through fall 2028. Services continue.

New Providence High School Pioneer Athlete of the Week series returns in September 2026. Weekly feature recognizes student athlete achievement and leadership.