Union County News

Clark Township clarified a news report about a proposed juvenile curfew ordinance, stating that the ordinance was not introduced, debated, or considered at the July 20 council meeting. Council President Bill Smith moved to table the ordinance, and the council subsequently voted to table it without discussion.

Union County lowered project labor agreement threshold from $5M to $3M, expanding protections for union construction workers on public projects.

Clark Township issues demolition permit for vacant A&P supermarket on Westfield Avenue. Developer plans 138 residential units and retail space. (143 characters)

Clark Public Library opens as cooling center Wednesday and Thursday during heat wave. Police Department lobby available after hours for residents. (146 characters)

Clark Police enforce new parking rules at Kenneth Place during Summer Rec Camp drop-off and pick-up. Legal parking on north curb only; use High School lot. (155 characters)

Clark Police announce active construction at five locations: Meadow Rd/Lake Ave, Madison Hill Rd/Amelia Dr, Willow Way, Valley Rd, and Rutgers Rd. Use caution.

The Clark Volunteer Emergency Squad provided medical support at July 4th fireworks and is now recruiting new members. Learn how to join and serve Clark.

Clark Public Library offers summer programming for children including reading challenge, bingo, therapy dog visits, movies, and board games. Free activities for families.

Clark Police advises drivers about active road construction sites. Use caution at five township locations with potential lane merges and road closures.

Clark and Rahway honored Declaration signer Abraham Clark on July 4, 2026, with the 12th Annual Ceremony at Rahway Cemetery, marking the nation's 250th anniversary.

Clark honors PFC Joseph Witkowski, killed in action July 9, 1944, during World War II. He is memorialized on the Clark War Memorial and National WWII Memorial.

Union County's Revolutionary War heritage sites and cemetery locations preserve the graves of American soldiers and signers of the Declaration of Independence.

Clark residents earn honors for Spring 2026: Dean's List, President's List at University of Rhode Island, and Phi Kappa Phi honor society membership.

Mother Seton student Alyssa Orlowski organized a service project that delivered 97 care bags to children with heart disease at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

Carl H. Kumpf Middle School students won a digital design competition to create marketing flyers for It's Delicious Ice Cream's October 3rd birthday celebration.

Clark Volunteer Emergency Squad provided medical standby at the Elizabeth Portugal Day Committee's inaugural 5K Fun Run/Walk at Oak Ridge Park in Elizabeth.

Clark Police alerts drivers to five road construction sites on July 23. Caution advised for potential closures and lane merges.

ALJ High School honored graduating seniors at June awards ceremony with scholarships recognizing academic, athletic, and community service excellence.

Clark Township asks residents to report all storm damage from July 3 by Wednesday July 8. Form submissions support FEMA disaster reporting and assistance.