Union County News

Summit football defeats Colonia 23-21 in a season opener. Jackson Marx returned the opening kickoff for a touchdown. Colonia rallied but fell just short.

Roselle Council approved sewage authority compensation increase on first reading. Chairman pay rises from $400 to $1,500. 2026 budget approval still pending.

Scotch Plains Deputy Mayor Matthew Adams reflects on his grandfather's public service legacy and shares his vision for park preservation and community investment.

Fanwood Fire Department responded to a basement fire on Terrill Road and brought it under control within 45 minutes on August 28, 2026.

Meredith Warmington, a Washington Elementary School educator for 34 years, died July 28 at age 56. She led the school's STEAM program development in Summit. (156 characters)

Elizabeth Fire Department's 2026 entry-level firefighter recruitment application deadline was August 31. Next hiring cycle and Civil Service info available. (155 characters)

NJ Motor Vehicle Commission Mobile Unit visits Elizabeth on September 14, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Schedule appointments for Real ID and registration renewal. (150 characters)

St. Thomas the Apostle Byzantine Catholic Church in Rahway holds a public pet blessing on Saturday, September 12 at 10 a.m. All pets welcome. (139 characters)

Westfield defeats Scotch Plains-Fanwood 33-28 in a thrilling football game. QB Max Hymans led a late-game drive with 39 seconds remaining to secure victory. (154 characters)

Michael T. Naya Jr., Kenilworth historian and teacher, seeks community assistance identifying Korean War veterans to preserve their stories in an upcoming book. (157 characters)

Westfield week in review: football victory, school cell phone policy, Netflix film location, library art exhibit, and infrastructure updates across town. (153 characters)

Mayor Shaw launches Block Tour to bring city government directly to Roselle neighborhoods. Door-to-door visits, resident conversations, issue capture. (150 characters)

Clark's townwide yard sale returns September 19-20, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days. No fee to participate; registration required online. (143 characters)

Berkeley Heights families raised bus route concerns at Thursday's board meeting. Pickup times shifted, fees increased 50%, and routes were confirmed late. (151 characters)

Gov. Livingston defeated Dayton 40-27 in a football opener Aug. 28. QB Colin Hughes threw two touchdown passes in a dominant possession-control game. (150 characters)

Netflix's 'The Whisper Man' premiered Aug. 28 and features Summit's train station. The production spent approximately $30 million in New Jersey. (142 characters)

Governor Livingston volleyball enters 2026 with experienced seniors led by setter Isbirian but must replace all-time kills leader Abby Kim. (139 characters)

Ralph Acquaviva takes sole ownership of Delicious Heights in Berkeley Heights. The longtime owner plans restaurant renovations and renewed focus on hospitality. (160 characters)

Road work is scheduled in Summit Sept. 1–4 at five locations. PSE&G and Tiffany Electric operations may cause delays and detours. Check affected roads.