Union County News

Springfield announces passing of retired Fire Chief Donald Schwerdt Jr. Former chief served 2004-2006. Municipal memorial announced August 18, 2026.

Springfield culvert project completed after months of coordination. Drainage improvements expected. Infrastructure work finished August 2026.

Springfield Planning Board postpones Route 22 East development hearing to September 14, 2026. MMPD Cars K LLC application. Autoland dealership.

Springfield townwide garage sale September 5-6. Registration recommended. Bulk pickup follows September 16. No permit required.

Springfield water main replacement project $1.6 million. August 24 start date. 2,900 feet pipe along Colfax, Denham, Donna Roads. October completion.

Springfield plans to bid out crosswalk striping at four intersections for safety and quality. Project includes Mountain Avenue and Hillside Avenue locations.

Baltusrol Golf Club in Springfield will host the 2046 U.S. Open and three additional USGA championships through 2046. Five major tournaments announced.

Springfield Board of Education approved seven staff appointments for 2026-27. Teachers hired for Jonathan Dayton and elementary schools.

Jonathan Dayton High School in Springfield ranks ninth among traditional Union County public schools in the 2026 U.S. News performance report.

Springfield Free Public Library offers children's, teen, and family programs August 10-14 including crafts, karate, science, and cooking activities.

Springfield Free Public Library hosts voter registration drive September 15 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. as part of National Voter Registration Day.

Clark woman Kathy O'Neil arrested for theft of $29,000 from Parent School Alliance account at Academy for Allied Health Sciences in Scotch Plains.

Oakland Park construction starts late July with a September 1 deadline. Union County will not grant an extension for this Springfield pocket park project.

Jonathan Dayton High School softball team celebrated their first-ever state championship. The Bulldogs defeated Bound Brook 2-1 in the June 12 title game.

META DESCRIPTION Congressman Tom Kean Jr. secures $700K in federal funding for Springfield Police Department facility upgrades. Pending Congressional approval.

The Springfield Recreation Department announces August 2026 activities for the 55+ community, including games, exercise classes, movie day, and a shopping trip. The community pool is open through Labor Day, and free weekday bus service is available.

Union County America 250 celebration Aug. 8 at Springfield's Meisel Field. Vintage baseball, Westfield Community Concert Band, classic cars, free pie.

Union County Clerk Office announces free Property Fraud Alert system for Union County property owners. Register online or call 1-800-728-3858.

Baltusrol Golf Club in Springfield will host the 2046 U.S. Open, ending a 53-year wait since 1993. The club will also host three additional USGA championships.