Union County News

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — The Berkeley Heights Township Council held a public hearing on its 2026 municipal budget Tuesday night, only to learn that the state's thorough review of the spending plan required several amendments — sending the operating b

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — He came prepared with a digitized design, a materials list, a funding strategy and an answer for nearly every question the council threw at him. Now Jimmy Barter from Boy Scout Troop 68 just needs the green light — and a litt

The Union County Board of County Commissioners announces that 81 artists, historians and local non-profit organizations will receive funding through the 2026 Union County HEART (History, Education, Arts Reaching Thousands) Grant Program. The HEART gr

RAHWAY, NJ — The City of Rahway and Rahway Special Improvement District are pleased to bring together a curated group of local artisans in downtown Rahway on Saturday, May 16, for the East Cherry Street Artisan Market, part of the larger NJ Art &

CLARK, NJ — On Saturday, May 2, the Clark Police Juvenile Bureau, supplemented by officers from the Patrol Division and detectives from the Detective Bureau, conducted an e-bike enforcement detail at Clark Commons and other areas of the township.&nbs

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — The Berkeley Heights Township Council introduced an ordinance Tuesday night regulating the use of low-speed electric bicycles, electric scooters and motorized bicycles — and officials believe it may be the first such municipa

School No. 1 parent shares debut picture book with first and second-gradersA parent author returns to School No. 1Author Essence C. Myrick sat in a rocking chair at the front of the School No. 1 gymnasium, her colorful, illustrated book open wide as

SUMMIT, NJ — The Summit boys tennis team kept its perfect season rolling Tuesday with another dominant sweep, shutting out Oratory Prep 5-0 to move to 14-0 on the year and 7-0 in UCC–Watchung play.From the first serve, Summit never let up.Ben Levkov

SUMMIT, NJ — A new round of temporary dog park pop-ups has landed on the Village Green across from the post office, kicking off the City’s latest push to test where a future permanent dog park might best fit.The fenced-in space, now open, will shift

CRANFORD, N.J. — A driver was taken into custody Sunday night after fleeing police and crashing on Orange Avenue, according to a statement from the Cranford Police Department.The crash occurred at approximately 9:55 p.m. on May 3, when officers initi

LINDEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, NJ — Last week, we took time across Linden Public Schools to pause and recognize the incredible individuals who keep our school days moving—our school bus drivers and transportation aides. Today, we’re proud to share a few high

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — The Berkeley Heights Township Council officially proclaimed May 2026 Mental Health Awareness Month at its Tuesday night meeting, but it was a quiet, personal moment from one council member that left the room still.Councilman

Linden, NJ — Attention Linden Residents:At approx. 4:00 a.m. on Monday, April 6, 2026, nearly two-dozen vehicles were vandalized in locations throughout the City. Officers later learned that similar incidents were reported in other areas of Union and

KENILWORTH, NJ - The Kenilworth Police Department recently posted the following announcement on their social media page.On May 4, 2026, at approximately 3:00 p.m., while assigned to a school safety foot post at Harding School, Officers Dominick Ricce

WESTFIELD, NJ — The Westfield Board of Education held its annual reorganization meeting on Tuesday, swearing in two new members and one returning member, as well as selecting the board’s president and vice president for the upcoming school year

MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — Behind Beechwood Elementary School, a quiet patch of land is becoming something more than a garden.It is a place where children can look closely, ask questions, follow a path, notice what is growing, and begin to understand th

SPRINGFIELD, NJ – Dayton has been awarded the sixth seed in a potentially wide-open field for the upcoming Union County softball tournament.Daytin (8-9) defeated Roselle Park, 16-0, on Tuesday after the seeding were completed.In Tuesday's win, Jessic

UNION, NJ – Union scored six runs in the first inning and held on for a 7-5 baseball victory over Dayton on Tuesday.The decision completed a split of the two-game, two-day series between the teams after Dayton had rallied in the bottom of the seventh

PLAINFIELD, NJ — Queen City Academy Charter School (QCACS) on Thursday evening celebrated its 25th anniversary with a sold-out “Soaring to Success” Gala at the Plainfield Country Club in Edison. Celebrated television news anchor Brenda Blackmon