Union County News

Clark's townwide yard sale returns September 19-20, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days. No fee to participate; registration required online. (143 characters)

Berkeley Heights families raised bus route concerns at Thursday's board meeting. Pickup times shifted, fees increased 50%, and routes were confirmed late. (151 characters)

Gov. Livingston defeated Dayton 40-27 in a football opener Aug. 28. QB Colin Hughes threw two touchdown passes in a dominant possession-control game. (150 characters)

Netflix's 'The Whisper Man' premiered Aug. 28 and features Summit's train station. The production spent approximately $30 million in New Jersey. (142 characters)

Governor Livingston volleyball enters 2026 with experienced seniors led by setter Isbirian but must replace all-time kills leader Abby Kim. (139 characters)

Ralph Acquaviva takes sole ownership of Delicious Heights in Berkeley Heights. The longtime owner plans restaurant renovations and renewed focus on hospitality. (160 characters)

Road work is scheduled in Summit Sept. 1–4 at five locations. PSE&G and Tiffany Electric operations may cause delays and detours. Check affected roads.

Wood-Ridge defeated Roselle Park 41-6 in their season opener. Freshman QB Ciliento Jr. led the offense with multiple touchdown passes and scoring drives. (153 characters)

Roselle Park football season opener postponed from Thursday to Friday at 6 p.m. due to thunderstorm forecast. Game moved to Friday at Wood Ridge. (143 characters)

Union's iconic 212-foot water tower will not be demolished for at least 2-3 years. The delay is due to relocation of cellular equipment from T-Mobile, AT&T, and Verizon. (159 characters)

Five New Providence athletic programs kick off fall 2026 this week. Girls tennis, soccer, volleyball, and football schedules with dates and times. (148 characters)

New Providence girls tennis swept its first two matches without dropping a set, improving to 2-0 with shutout wins over Union Catholic and Roselle Park.

Rahway W. Inman Avenue road closure Dukes Road Cornell Avenue construction. Emergency Management road alert.

Westfield fox encounter. Resident reports fox following her on Brightwood Avenue. Wildlife safety guidance for residents.

Westfield schools construction contracts. Board awards McKinley Elementary renovations, HVAC commissioning, maintenance projects.

Rahway Municipal Budget $79.8 million August 31 2026. Shared service surplus, library tax increase budget items.

Clark Westfield Avenue paving work August 31-September 1 2026. Road work alert, motorist guidance, storm warning weather contingency.

Rahway High School PTO Project Graduation 2026 Class send-off. New 2026-2027 meetings September 24, virtual Tuesdays, membership recruiting.

New Jersey data center transparency law signed August 27. Governor Sherrill S3379/A4096 requires water and energy use reporting. Union County guidance.