Union County News

The 2026 Teen Arts Touring Exhibit featuring work by Clark students Kate Gonzalez, Melanie Kwok, and Cassie Le is on display at the Linden Public Library through August 14.

Berkeley Heights officials urge residents affected by July storm outages to submit comments to the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities reviewing utilities' response. Comments can be submitted through the BPU's online docket or emailed to Board.Secretary@BPU.NJ.gov referencing Docket No. EO26070387.

The Springfield Recreation Department announces August 2026 activities for the 55+ community, including games, exercise classes, movie day, and a shopping trip. The community pool is open through Labor Day, and free weekday bus service is available.

Valairco Heating and Cooling's Valairco Cares initiative is seeking community nominations for a $500 grant to a local nonprofit. The program has awarded 32 grants since 2018, with voting ending July 31. Organizations with the most nominations will be selected.

Deren Miller, a Westfield High School junior, is riding 1,700 miles from Miami to New York City this summer as a community relay event to raise funds for cancer prevention research. The Chains United Relay Event runs from June 27 to July 30, with local cyclists invited to join segments and businesses able to sponsor the journey.

On July 25, 1930, Rahway residents endured a severe heat wave. The White Ice and Johnson Coal Company, Inc., located on Bridge Street near Main Street, dispensed more than 450 tons of ice during the hot spell, with machines running day and night and trucks answering calls until nearly midnight.

Avery Eulas and Rocco Bartley have been named Michigan Deli Athletes of the Week. Avery, a future second-grader at Harding Elementary, has played softball for three seasons and basketball, and will play flag football this fall. Rocco, a future fourth-grader, has played baseball and football for about five years.

The Roselle Board of Education hosted information sessions at each of the borough's five elementary and middle schools this week as part of an ongoing information campaign for the September 15 bond referendum vote.

Mountainside's 7U Huskies defeated Cranford 16-14 to win their second consecutive District 12 championship with a five-run comeback at Coffee Field.

The Berkeley Heights Township Council voted to authorize six new police positions. The ordinance moves to a public hearing on August 11. Learn what it would add.

South Plainfield invites residents to decorate candles for the Centennial Labor Day Parade float. Pickup and delivery deadline August 26. Library crafting sessions August 20 and 27.

Seven candidates filed to run for three Plainfield Board of Education seats. Election November 3, 2026. Three slates competing: Empowerment Through Education, Change for Progress, Integrity and Education.

Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School is implementing a full-day cell phone ban for the 2026-27 school year, mandated by NJ Department of Education. Learn the new policy and discipline guidelines.

Free outdoor jazz concert by Florian Schantz Jazz Combo on August 7 at Willow Grove Presbyterian Church in Scotch Plains. Features music from Wicked, Lion King, Frozen, and more. Free ice cream.

Union County America 250 celebration Aug. 8 at Springfield's Meisel Field. Vintage baseball, Westfield Community Concert Band, classic cars, free pie.

Elizabeth Public Library hosts free job fair August 4. Job seekers can meet employers, learn about positions, and network with local organizations.

A $43.3 million state tax credit will fund the next phase of work to reopen Westfield's shuttered Rialto Theater as a performance, gallery, and education space.

Tony-winning producer Lamar Richardson visits The Actors Camp in Mountainside, sharing lessons on resilience, rejection, and pursuing a career in theater.

Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School earned Green Flag certification from the National Wildlife Federation's Eco-Schools program in its first year of participation, an uncommon achievement. Students completed nine environmental initiatives including an endangered species awareness campaign, a pollinator garden, and released 89 trout fingerlings.