Union County News

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

Elizabeth Portugal Day Committee holds 21st Annual Fishing Derby at Warinanco Park on September 12. Open to children 15 and younger.

Roselle 2nd Ward Community Meeting held before September 15 bond referendum. Councilman Bernier discusses civic engagement and resident concerns.

Scotch Plains-Fanwood football opens 2026 season Thursday at Westfield. Coach Johnson focuses on bigger, faster, stronger coaching philosophy.

David Brearley High School ranked 318th in New Jersey for 2026-27 school year. U.S. News rankings based on college readiness, proficiency, and graduation rate.

Kenilworth Athletes of the Week: Siena Severini and Benny Iacovo recognized by coaches. Sponsored by Michigan Deli.

Linden Parks and Recreation opens registration for Fall Little Kickers soccer clinic. Sessions begin September 19. Registration deadline September 11.

Rahway High School girls tennis falls to Plainfield 3-2 in season opener. Pena Zapata and Gonell secure wins at 2nd and 3rd singles.

Linden Public Schools welcomes new support staff at August 27 orientation. District to open September 2 with 6,272 students from 30+ countries.

Union County workers represented by CWA Local 1080 demand better contracts. About 40 workers attended Board of Commissioners meeting August 27.

Springfield will install second license plate recognition camera at recycling center to deter illegal dumping and improve security enforcement.

Harding Elementary School opens September 8, 2026. Principal Bubnowski outlines arrival procedures, drop-off locations, and September key dates.