Union County News

Data centers are set to be prohibited throughout Plainfield after the City Council unanimously approved an ordinance banning the facilities on second reading and final passage Monday night.

Linden Public Schools held its annual Administrative Retreat from August 10-13, 2026, with about 50 administrators attending at School No. 4. Led by Superintendent Dr. Atiya Y Perkins, the event focused on four district-wide goals for 2026-27: student achievement, safety and security, climate and culture, and community engagement.

Thai Society Supper Club opens in Westfield with ribbon-cutting celebration. New restaurant at 321 South Ave. West, replacing Splash of Thai.

New Jersey Festival Orchestra opens 2026–2027 season September 26 with America: Honoring 250 Years. Copland, Dvořák, Mozart performed.

Harding Elementary School Principal Ronald Bubnowski provides summer update for families. Free meal applications, supply lists available for 2026-2027.

Kenilworth Athlete of the Week: Salvatore DiGirolamo and Alyssa Cornacchia recognized by local coaches for sports achievements.

New Providence Freecycle event September 27 at Community Pool parking lot. Free gently used goods for residents. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Westfield High School Marching Blue Devils car wash fundraiser Wednesday, August 19, 3:30-6 p.m. at two locations. All proceeds support band program.

Westfield Planning Board unanimously approves redevelopment of 184 Elm Street to add 10 apartments above commercial space. August 3, 2026.

New Jersey Senior Freeze property tax reimbursement checks arrive based on application filing dates. Mountainside seniors can apply by November 2, 2026.

Cranford resident discovers another box turtle near Rahway River weeks after illegal abandonment of 150+ turtles on July 29, 2026.

Scotch Plains Parks and Recreation opens registration for Broadway & Bubbles preschool theatre program, ages 18 months-5 years. Deadline September 3.

Assemblyman Andrew Macurdy holds town hall August 25 in Berkeley Heights. 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM at Municipal Complex. Constituent questions and Trenton updates.

Union County Daughters of Ireland hold blood drive through August 16 honoring Cranford resident MaryEllen O'Neill. One-year memorial. Low blood supply.

Clark street paving project on Westfield Avenue August 25-28. Tentative dates subject to change. Between Brandt Avenue and Raritan Road. Hours 7 a.m.-5 p.m.

Two-alarm fire displaces residents in Westfield. Two-story home on Maryland Street. Reported before 11 p.m. Tuesday. No injuries. Cause accidental.

Westfield Conservation Center accepts storm debris without permit August 13-15. No charge. Organic debris from recent storms. Hours: Thu-Fri 9-2:30, Sat 9-3.

Scotch Plains CEO Andrew Schwartz leads Endurance Home Care's New Jersey expansion. AI-enabled senior care hiring 200-300 employees. Northern NJ services.

Gina's Tennis World celebrates grand opening of third court September 12 in Berkeley Heights. Demo rackets, raffle, photo ops with tennis star cutouts.