Union County News

Union's iconic 212-foot water tower will not be demolished for at least 2-3 years. The delay is due to relocation of cellular equipment from T-Mobile, AT&T, and Verizon. (159 characters)

Five New Providence athletic programs kick off fall 2026 this week. Girls tennis, soccer, volleyball, and football schedules with dates and times. (148 characters)

New Providence girls tennis swept its first two matches without dropping a set, improving to 2-0 with shutout wins over Union Catholic and Roselle Park.

Rahway W. Inman Avenue road closure Dukes Road Cornell Avenue construction. Emergency Management road alert.

Westfield fox encounter. Resident reports fox following her on Brightwood Avenue. Wildlife safety guidance for residents.

Westfield schools construction contracts. Board awards McKinley Elementary renovations, HVAC commissioning, maintenance projects.

Rahway Municipal Budget $79.8 million August 31 2026. Shared service surplus, library tax increase budget items.

Clark Westfield Avenue paving work August 31-September 1 2026. Road work alert, motorist guidance, storm warning weather contingency.

Rahway High School PTO Project Graduation 2026 Class send-off. New 2026-2027 meetings September 24, virtual Tuesdays, membership recruiting.

New Jersey data center transparency law signed August 27. Governor Sherrill S3379/A4096 requires water and energy use reporting. Union County guidance.

Linden Public Library events September 1-4 2026. Blood drive, yoga, films, toddler programs, volunteer training community activities.

Plainfield Schools implement phone policy September 8, 2026. Devices stored school day, new state law requirement, enforcement procedures.

Rocco Della Serra memorial. Cranford cyclist killed August 6 Route 22 hit-and-run. Community ride honors legacy.

Scotch Plains Planning Board public meeting Master Plan update September 14 2026. Community survey results, land use priorities resident input.

Sayreville defeats Plainfield 23-19 football Friday night. Sherwin Appiah dominant, Tyree Huff quarterback. High school football game recap.

Raritan Valley Line service disruptions October-November. Portal North Bridge project. 62% service reduction five weeks.

Marshalls grand opening Watchung donates $10,000 Star Fish Food Pantry Plainfield. Nonprofit emergency food assistance since 1971.

Plainfield Officer Bernel Harrison retires 25 years. Community celebration, mentorship programs, School Resource Officer, youth engagement legacy.

Plainfield utility pole snapped South Avenue near Leland Avenue. Police, Fire, PSE&G response, G.O. Kellers demolition area emergency.