Union County News

Fanwood hosts free AfroBeats dance workshop August 30. All skill levels welcome. Community wellness and arts. Refreshments and crafts included.

Summit Farmers Market returns Sunday August 24. Local farmers and specialty vendors. Market runs through December 20. Rain or shine.

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

South Plainfield Department of Public Works employees planted three gardens at the Senior Center in July. Fresh produce now supports senior nutrition programs.

Fanwood resident Dominic Auricchio won the Cardinal Joseph Tobin Essay & Video Contest. The incoming eighth-grader received $1,500 for his faith-centered essay.

Roselle Public Schools will require clear book bags and phones to be stored during school days for grades 5–12 starting in 2026–2027. Details inside.

Actors Camp celebrates 21st summer with Willy Wonka and School of Rock productions. Nonprofit provides $200K scholarships. Grades K-12 programs.

Mountainside Community Pool serves swimmers ages 6-17. Head Coach Jack Wargaski emphasizes technique, endurance, and personal improvement over winning.

Mountainside Recreation offers year-round youth sports including soccer, basketball, cheer, and T-ball. Programs emphasize fun and community connection.

Maddie Bowen, Lions Roar Brewing Co.'s first employee, purchased the Westfield brewery from founders Tim and Corinne. Bowen became owner before turning 30.

Plainfield honors late pastor Bishop Lawrence Wyatt with street naming ceremony. East Fourth Street is now Bishop Lawrence Wyatt Boulevard.

Scotch Plains emergency officials urge generator safety: never operate indoors, keep 15 feet from buildings, avoid rain or standing water.

Roselle's R&B Night, hosted by Mayor Shaw and Borough Council, brings neighbors together for live music and open-mic performances every Thursday at City Hall.

Linden Police Department encourages residents with disabilities to register with Register Ready, New Jersey's Special Needs Registry for Disaster Planning.

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

Mountainside veteran Jeff Healy served 21 years in Army National Guard, deployed to Iraq in 2010. Reflects on military service and community ties.

Chopped champion Eric LeVine is reopening Paragon at 77 Central Ave. in Clark as an American Italian Gastro Pub. Reopening date: September 10, 2026.

Roselle Park Farmers Market runs Wednesdays from 1 to 6 p.m. through November at Michael Mauri Gazebo Park. Fresh produce and local goods available.

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