Union County News

Tractor-trailer overturned on I-78 East Berkeley Heights August 25. Road closed from Diamond Hill Road for six to eight hours. Avoid area, expect delays.

Demolition begins on G.O. Kellers building on South Avenue in Plainfield. After 130 years, development will bring 71-unit apartment building.

Clark Public Library Books Chat and Chow Kid's Book Club meets Wednesdays 4-4:45 p.m. for ages 5-12, grades 2-6. This month focuses on history topics

Tennessee fugitive arrested in Fanwood with help from Scotch Plains Police and Flock Safety camera system. Wanted on child rape charge in Jefferson County.

Mayor's 13th Annual Backpack Giveaway in Linden August 21 brought community together with free backpacks, food, activities for students heading back to school.

Tree down on Coles Avenue in Mountainside closes road. Crews working on cleanup as of September 2, 2026. Drivers advised to avoid area.

HACE hosts a free Family Fun Day at Drotar Field in Elizabeth on Thursday at 12:30 p.m. — games, barbecue, bouncy house, and school supplies.

Kenilworth Police Department community safety update covers school-zone driving as students return September 8 and Labor Day weekend travel precautions

Westfield Public Schools network outage continues September 2. Phone, internet, student information systems affected. Restoration efforts ongoing.

That Motown Band performs at UCPAC Rahway October 24 for 9th Annual Benefit Concert for the Homeless. 100% of ticket sales support homeless services.

Scotch Plains Fall Freecycle Market October 3. Free items exchange event. Drop-offs 9:30-11 a.m., shopping 11:15 a.m.-1:15 p.m. Registration deadline September 25.

Union County clerical and social workers demand better pay. CWA Local 1080 members spoke at August 27 commissioners meeting about contract demands.

Union County Savings Bank brings back Passbook CDs combining certificate of deposit security with traditional passbook experience. Available now to customers.

Plainfield campaign sign ordinance MC 2026-25 effective August 30. 14-day removal requirement, public facility bans. Questions remain about implementation.

Westfield Public Schools hit by possible ransomware attack. District-wide network outage affects Internet, Wi-Fi, phones, and student information systems.

Luke Romano named Allstate Westfield Athlete of the Week. Senior captain anchors boys football offensive and defensive line for Westfield High School.

Westfield community fundraises for resident injured in serious roofing accident August 29. Go-Fund-Me campaign raised over 15% of $250,000 goal in two days.

Westfield Tour de Westfield bike parade celebrated fifth anniversary August 30. Record 682 registrations. Three-mile event promotes bike safety for all ages.

Westfield continues comprehensive road paving initiative. 40 roads scheduled for 2026; 100 miles of town roads repaved by year-end. Program began 2018.