Union County News

Valley Bank's Mountainside branch hosted a community shredding event with secure document disposal, refreshments, and conversation. Branch Manager Sergio Guzman emphasized local banking relationships.

Union County mobile paper shredding events run August through October at five locations. August 16 at Kean University; September and October dates in other municipalities.

Scotch Plains Recreation's Memory Lane Cabaret invites seniors 55+ to sing Broadway standards on Wednesdays, September 9 through October 28. Cost $40 (residents), $50 (non-residents).

Summit Council briefed on progress implementing its court-approved affordable housing plan, which requires 532 total housing units. Multiple projects are in planning review stages.

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.

Beat The Beat, a nonprofit run by Westfield teens, provides free first aid and CPR classes to minimize gender and income disparities in cardiac arrest survival rates.

Ashley Freire of Roselle has been named to the Spring 2026 Dean's Honor List at New York Institute of Technology, earning recognition for outstanding academic achievement during the semester.

Scotch Plains Township has launched a rain garden initiative to combat flooding and improve water quality. The program includes public workshops, municipal demonstrations, and technical assistance for residents interested in creating rain gardens on their properties.

New Providence Board of Education eliminated sibling exception in elementary redistricting plan effective for kindergarten students entering in 2026-2027.

David Moore is sole candidate for Berkeley Heights Board of Education. Two seats open; incumbents Natasha Joly and Sai Akiri did not file by deadline.

Kenilworth Police hosts National Night Out on August 4, 6-8 p.m. at the municipal parking lot. Free community event with ice cream and police vehicles.

Baltusrol Golf Club in Springfield will host the 2046 U.S. Open, ending a 53-year wait since 1993. The club will also host three additional USGA championships.

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

Ash Brook Golf Course members report holes 14-17 flooding after rain, making them unplayable. County waiting for NJDEP permit to make drainage improvements.

Terminal A at Newark Liberty International Airport in Elizabeth receives Skytrax five-star recognition, boosting employment and economic growth in the community.

Westfield schools launch grief-informed education initiative with $100,000 grant from The Westfield Foundation, training all school counselors to support students.

The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for Union County beginning Tuesday morning through Wednesday morning due to the potential for heavy rainfall and flash flooding.

Berkeley Heights Mount Carmel Society celebrates 117 years of tradition with July 16 procession, Mass, and community festival honoring Our Lady of Mount Carmel.

Springfield plans to rebuild its salt dome at Edison Place. Township pursuing site clearing, leveling, and paving. Easement under negotiation.