Union County News

Cranford resident Rocco Della Serra, 65, killed August 6 in Route 22 bicycle crash. North Plainfield man charged with vehicular homicide.

Plainfield firefighters respond to Johnston Avenue fire August 18, 2026. E-bike lithium battery ignited flammable materials and structure. No injuries.

Cranford box turtle recovery project concludes August 2026 after recovering 208 turtles. Cranford Fire Department stops accepting turtles as of August 17.

Alice Debowski, special education teacher at J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy, named Union County Teacher of the Year 2026-27.

Plainfield approves campaign sign ordinance. Signs must be removed within 14 days of election. New rules take effect before November.

Butter and Jam restaurant opens in Garwood. Burger Bistro opens next door. Both feature full bars. Grand openings in September.

Matthew Skeffington, Kenilworth resident and David Brearley alumnus, writing first joke book. Shares humor through Seasonal Sillies feature.

New Providence library Children's Room closed for re-carpeting and updates. Started August 17. No reopening date announced.

Roselle Rams football hires new head coach James Roach. 30-year Roselle resident focuses on building depth. Season opens September 5.

Gabrielle Gilles arrested on simple assault charge. Scotch Plains Republican council candidate says she'll remain in race. Party supports her.

Gabrielle Gilles, Republican candidate for Scotch Plains council, arrested. Says she will remain in race. Charges not yet confirmed.

Fanwood officials address SoHo building safety concerns. Fire access and code compliance reviewed. No life safety issues identified August 10.

New Providence Borough Council approves data center zoning restrictions. Introduces handicap parking ordinance. Discusses communications improvements.

Best in Grass 2nd annual cannabis competition. Union County residents can judge NJ cannabis brands. Kits available at Queen City Remedies Plainfield.

Summit Tier Garage repairs begin August 17. $3.3 million project. Parking alternatives available. Work Monday-Saturday, 7 a.m.-7 p.m.

Cranford cyclist killed in fatal Route 22 hit-and-run crash in Mountainside, August 6. Driver charged. Fundraiser supports family.

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

Rahway Public Schools announces bell-to-bell personal device policy for 2026-2027 school year. Superintendent Dr. Aleya Shoieb implements state law.

Dr. Winston Jackson will continue as Interim Assistant Principal at Governor Livingston High School in Berkeley Heights for the 2026-2027 school year after joining the district in April 2026.