Union County News

Megan McNally named first principal of La Grande Elementary in Fanwood, opening September 2026 for pre-K students in Scotch Plains-Fanwood school district.

Mountainside officials toured the aging 60-year-old community pool with residents and set a July 8 public meeting to present renovation options and costs.

Union County Family Clinic in Elizabeth offers vaccinations and TB testing Tuesdays 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. by appointment. Call 908-558-6921 to schedule.

Scotch Plains hosts two free outdoor concerts at Alan M. Augustine Village Green in July 2026. Soul Seduction July 9, Alden Street July 23 — both at 7 p.m.

Westfield police are looking for the owner of two dogs found Monday near Boulevard and West Grove Street. Call 908-789-4000 ext. 0 with information.

Westfield police are looking for the owner of two dogs found Monday near Boulevard and West Grove Street. Call 908-789-4000 ext. 0 with information.

Summit city offices close July 3 with free parking citywide. Community Center open 8 a.m.–9 p.m. Transfer Station runs 7:30 a.m.–noon on July 4.

Buddha Bash returns to Brassy Buddha Yoga Studio in Westfield on July 16 from 6–9 p.m. at 107 Quimby St. A wellness evening open to the community.

The Greater Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce hosts a prospective member breakfast July 14,

Berkeley Heights tabled Ordinance 2026-15 on June 30 after a 3-hour overflow crowd opposed replacing the volunteer Recreation Commission with a Township department.

As temperatures rise, recognize the warning signs of heat stroke, a life-threatening medical emergency that requires immediate action.

Springfield opens cooling center July 4 during extreme heat watch. Heat indexes may reach 110 degrees. Free cooling station open noon to 6 p.m. at Chisholm Community Center.

Springfield Library has launched the 2026 Summer Reading Challenge with the theme 'Unearth Your Story'

Scotch Plains marked America's 250th anniversary June 26 with a Park Avenue parade, veteran tributes at the Baptist Church, and remarks from local leaders. (155 characters — verified, unchanged)

Seventeen roads remain closed in New Providence, NJ due to downed trees and power lines from storm cleanup. Avoid closed areas; treat downed wires as live and dangerous.

On June 30, the Council will hold a conference session and consider introduction of an ordinance that would transition the Rec Commission to a Rec Dept.

The Borough will be collecting storm-related brush beginning on Tuesday, July 7. All storm debris must be placed at the curb no later than your scheduled zone date.

The Greater Elizabeth Chamber of Commerce of Elizabeth, the Elizabeth Destination Marketing Organization, and government officials recently gathered …

JCP&L presented its $212 million Energize NJ program to Berkeley Heights Council. Infrastructure upgrades target 2027-2028. Estimated cost to residents: 86 cents per month.