Union County News

New Jersey American Water $1.6 million Springfield water system upgrade. Water main replacement, fire hydrant installation, lead pipe removal.

Springfield man charged with e-bike theft at Millburn Bagel-4-You. Police recovered stolen bike, arrested suspect August 7 incident.

Seven candidates filed for three Linden Board of Education seats. Two teams and one independent candidate running in the November 3, 2026 election.

Mountainside borough council approves $797,000 Beechwood Athletic Field contract. Soccer field expansion, paving project, new police officer hired.

Harding Elementary School in Kenilworth is accepting applications for free and reduced-price school meals for 2026-2027. Deadline is approximately October 21.

Scotch Plains and Fanwood students named to Kean University Dean's List for Spring 2026. Academic honor recognizes excellence with GPA 3.45 or higher.

The Riverside Inn in Cranford named one of USA TODAY Best Bars of 2026. Over a century of neighborhood history, community resilience, and speakeasy past.

More than 150 box turtles illegally dumped in Cranford on July 29. Nearly 100 recovered. Residents asked to help locate missing turtles.

Kenilworth weekly recap August 23. Top ten stories by page views. Adam Sandler film, superintendent update, Brearley ranking, police blotter.

Miracles for Myeloma 14th Annual 5K Run/Walk in Clark, NJ on September 19, 2026. Registration open. Clark Kiwanis Club sponsors event.

Linden TV free streaming platform launches. Access city council meetings, community programming 24/7 at linden-nj.gov/stream. No cable required.

Kenilworth Girl Scouts recruiting members 2026-2027 school year. New members and troop leaders needed. In-person session September.

Cranford resident David Leber has spent nearly 20 years building a miniature N-scale railroad city in his basement, complete with an urban downtown, working signals, and illuminated buildings. The project began after his wife asked him to find a new hobby, and it features personal touches honoring his family's history.

Kenilworth Public Library: Unique Creatures Animal Show August 6, Doggy Noses Yoga September 6, UNICO Bus Trip Arthur Avenue September 13.

Seven candidates submitted petitions by the Monday 4pm deadline to run for three Plainfield Board of Education seats in the November 3 election. Incumbent Terence Johnson heads the Empowerment Through Education slate with newcomers Natasha Dabney and Priscila Rosas. The Change for Progress slate includes Jansel Fuentes, Roxanne Robinson, and John C. Campbell Sr. Independent Azim Gray runs on the Integrity and Education slate.

Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center in Summit breaks ground on a $70 million surgical expansion, adding 6 operating rooms and a new 50-bay recovery unit over 3-4 years.

Cranford box turtle recovery update: 162 turtles recovered. Report found turtles to Fire Department through August 9. Illegal dumping investigation.

Jack Pet of the Week Kenilworth. German Shorthaired Pointer featured by Boulevard Veterinary Clinic. Five-year-old rescue dog.

Garden of Ink Rahway tattoo shop promotes charitable giving. August 22 tattoo promotion raises school supplies for Rahway students. August 30 giveaway.