Union County News

Register now for the free Kreative on Purpose wellness program at the Rahway Recreation Center in July, part of BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month.

Scotch Plains closed its Revolution 250 weekend with fireworks and live music at Shady Rest Golf & Country Club on June 27, 2026.

Berkeley Heights Recreation's free Summer Concert Series runs Wednesdays through July 30 at Memorial Park and The Grove at Connell Park. Shows start at 7 PM.

Fanwood's annual Party in the Park drew families to LaGrande Park for inflatables, music, food, and a free screening of The Wild Robot to open summer 2025.

Scotch Plains opened a time capsule sealed in 1984 during its two-day Revolution 250 celebration, with a downtown gathering June 26 and fireworks at Shady Rest June 27.

Municipal offices will operate on a summer hours schedule from May 29 through September 4. Monday-Thursday 8:30-4:30, Friday 8:30-1:30.

Spray parks are open on weekends from 12pm to 7pm through July 4th. Starting July 5th, all spray parks will be open DAILY for residents and families to enjoy all summer long.

The Zoning Board of Adjustment postponed the 600 Lincoln Park East application hearing to August 10th at 7:30 pm, with applicant re-notification to surrounding properties.

The Livingston Health Department offers a free skin cancer screening July 14, 2026. Open to all. Appointments required — call 973-535-7961 to schedule.

PSE&G and NJ American Water are conducting road work in Plainfield, NJ June 25–July 2, 2026. See the full daily street closure and milling schedule here.

Thousands gathered in New Providence on June 7 for the NJ Sharing Network's 5K Celebration of Life, honoring donors and raising funds for organ donation programs.

Roselle Park's HIP provides income-qualified homeowners and renters up to $25,000 in repair funding as a no-interest forgivable loan. Apply through CGP&H.

Union County held a free mobile paper shredding event in Plainfield on June 14, 2026, open to all county residents. Next stop: Rahway, July 9.

Summit Council President Claire Toth's Q2 2026 update covers affordable housing ordinances, the Chestnut lot reopening, playground upgrades, and new land use proposals.

PSE&G begins electric upgrades on Locust St and W. Colfax Ave in Roselle Park the week of June 29. Work runs 4 to 6 weeks with no power outages expected.

Westfield High School junior Deren Miller is biking 1,700 miles from Miami to NYC this summer to raise money for cancer research and seeking local sponsors.

The Union Arts Center in Union Township, NJ offers a youth summer art program in drawing, painting, sculpture, mixed media, and storytelling.

Woodmont Industrial Partners and Sagard Real Estate have broken ground on two Class-A warehouse buildings at 349 and 389 New Brunswick Ave. in Rahway, NJ.

Rahway DPW workers are pushing back on a proposed contract, saying 1–2% raises on low base salaries don't add up. Negotiations continue