Union County News

Summit Council President provides Q3 2026 update on public safety, sidewalk installations, affordable housing progress, and upcoming development projects and hearings.

Arthur L. Johnson High School in Clark adds guitar elective to music program with grant funding. Class expanded from 1 to 2 sections due to student demand.

Plainfield residents gather to organize community response to immigration enforcement. Movimiento Cosecha and Angels for Action lead discussion on rights and resources.

Sebastian Miguens scored in overtime as Dayton defeated Roselle Park 2-1 in boys soccer on October 12, 2026. Miguels has 10 goals on the season.

Over 200 Westfield volunteers raised $21,085 and packed 40,800 meals at Rise Against Hunger event October 10, 2026. Organizers plan annual tradition.

Union Catholic girls soccer dominated Hillside 9-0 on Senior Day October 9, 2026, improving to 7-2-1 with strong offensive performance.

Justin Huff, AP Scholar with Distinction and four-year athlete, recognized as Arthur L. Johnson High School’s September Student of the Month for academic and community achievements.

Clark preschool Pre-K students learn life skills through themed activities including a classroom laundry room and garage using the Tools of the Mind curriculum.

Clark Volunteer Emergency Squad received a new 2026 Braun ambulance with expanded interior space for patient care and equipment storage.

PSE&G milling and paving work closed Summit roads Oct. 13 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Police directed traffic; detours posted.

Cranford shut out South Plainfield 14-0 while remaining undefeated. Capizzi 2 TD passes, Murray rushing TD. South Plainfield plays Gov. Livingston Oct. 17.

Elizabeth launches BREATHE Dashboard for air quality monitoring. Research shows disparities in heat and pollution exposure across neighborhoods.

Berkeley Heights Township Council rejected Ordinance 2026-22 for a four-way stop at Washington Street and Berkeley Avenue, citing federal traffic control standards.

Mountainside addresses DEP leaf disposal limits delaying November-December collections. Updates on Halloween closures, pool project, downtown improvements, and community services.

Rahway High School students from the multiply disabled program painted UCPAC windows with breast cancer awareness imagery. Mayor Giacobbe visited to support the project.

Mia O’Reilly, Westfield’s first four-year varsity girls flag football player, nominated for USA Football Heart of a Giant Award. Voting closes Oct. 25.

Elizabeth girls soccer ties Kent Place 1-1 in double overtime. Emanii Melendez scores; Khloe Saliva records 8 saves. Next: Cranford today.

Linden Public Schools Nursing Department hosts health coverage and food assistance enrollment today, Oct. 13, 4–7 p.m. at PDRC, 100 Edgewood Road.

Linden beats Colonia 28-21 in high school football. Joe Boyd scores four touchdowns; Colonia rallies but falls short in fourth quarter.