Union County News

Springfield's Caldwell Place culvert project is extended to August 3 due to new drainage upgrades needed on Mountain Avenue side to prevent ponding.

Springfield DPW cleared all township roads within 24 hours after the July 3 thunderstorm, completing full cleanup within 48 hours. Four trees were lost.

Union County cancels Colonial Family Fun Day on July 18 at Deserted Village of Feltville in Berkeley Heights due to air quality concerns from wildfire smoke. (157 characters)

National Weather Service issues air quality alert for Union County due to Canadian wildfire smoke. Fine particulates expected to reach unhealthy levels.

The Scotch Plains Police Department alerts residents to a significant increase in fraud cases, with criminals posing as government agencies, law enforcement, banks, and utilities. Residents are advised never to provide personal or financial information to unsolicited callers and to verify requests directly with organizations.

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)

Plainfield Dairy Queen owners Rich and Donna Albanese-DeMair combine transplant advocacy and a bicycle donation program serving thousands of NJ youth.

PSE&G alerts customers to prepare for extreme heat through Saturday and holiday weekend thunderstorms. Increase staffing and position crews for outages.

The Stop & Shop at 219 Elm Street in Westfield will close this fall. Mayor Berman says the property may not become apartments despite earlier discussions.

What's your favorite ice cream shop in Westfield? Take our National Ice Cream Day survey and tell us why you love it. Survey results shared next week.

Mala Aria, a festival-winning play, explores love, family, and sacrifice at Premiere Stages at Kean University in Union. Runs through August 2. Get tickets now.

CAU members celebrate Special Olympics medals, published book about mental health, and statewide disability advocacy. Meet the people making an impact.

Atlantic Health appoints three new trustees with expertise in nonprofit development, patient care, and healthcare mergers. Meet the board's new leadership.

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.

The New Jersey Economic Development Authority approved a $43.3 million tax credit award for the Rialto Center for Creativity to transform the historic downtown movie theater into a multidisciplinary arts center, with a targeted 2029 grand opening.

The Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA swim team competed at the EEX Summer Sizzle Meet held June 26–28 at Rutgers University in Piscataway, earning numerous top finishes and YMCA Long Course National qualifying times across all age groups.

The Borough of Roselle Park transitions its official website and staff email communications to a secure government dot gov domain.

The 11th Annual Roselle House Music Festival scheduled for Saturday, July 18 at Warinanco Park has been postponed due to severe weather, thunderstorms, poor air quality, and flooding concerns.