Union County News

Bishop Reginald Atkins and New Destiny Community Development Corporation served 437 Roselle residents with food, clothing, diapers, and other essentials.

Roselle Borough Council approves UEZ application and police vehicle cooperative purchase. Council votes down Staten Island Railway Bikeway contract.

Roselle's 2026 Summer Fun Camp keeps children active with skating at Grove Street Park and gardening activities at the Anthony Amalfe Community Center. The camp runs through August 21 at Arminio Field for ages 5-13 and includes free daily meals.

The Roselle Board of Education hosted information sessions at each of the borough's five elementary and middle schools this week as part of an ongoing information campaign for the September 15 bond referendum vote.

Ashley Freire of Roselle has been named to the Spring 2026 Dean's Honor List at New York Institute of Technology, earning recognition for outstanding academic achievement during the semester.

The 11th Annual Roselle House Music Festival scheduled for Saturday, July 18 at Warinanco Park has been postponed due to severe weather, thunderstorms, poor air quality, and flooding concerns.

Roselle assesses impact of July 3 microburst storm with downed trees, power lines, and infrastructure damage. Roads closed for debris removal and safety.

Roselle Fire Chief Christopher Laba retires after 26 years of service, having lived in the borough since 1977. Adrian Perez succeeds him as new fire chief.

Union County closes Watchung Reservation trails following severe storm damage. Park assessment begins Monday; trail clearing work may take two weeks or longer.

New Jersey passes $60.7 billion state budget with property tax relief, school funding, and child tax credits. Key provisions explained for Union County residents.

Kathy Cryan, publisher of TAPinto Union since 2015, expands her hyperlocal media business by acquiring TAPinto Springfield. She has led TAPinto Union's growth.

Morgan Parker, a 16-year-old determined to become a US District Court Judge, shadowed Roselle Municipal Court Judge Carl L. Marshall in a Judge for a Day program.

Roselle Police Department celebrates new officers graduating from police academy on June 26 after completing rigorous law enforcement training and standards.

Roselle's Summer Fun Camp offers flexible weekly registration for ages 5-13 through August. Free meals included. Multi-child discounts available.

Union County is celebrating America's 250th birthday with events through November, including Colonial Family Fun Day, reenactments, and educational programs about Revolutionary War history.

Roselle opened Amalfe Center as emergency cooling station after July 4 storms left residents without power. Downed trees and poles reported citywide.

Valarie Adams & the Dimension Band kicked off R&B Night at Roselle City Hall on July 16, a community event hosted by Mayor Donald Shaw and the Borough Council that will continue every Thursday throughout the summer. The evening featured open mic performances and aims to bring neighbors together.

Roselle Public Schools' Title I Summer Program at Harrison Elementary offers free reading, math, STEAM, and daily meals for pre-K through grade 2 students.