Union County News

Eight Governor Livingston High School students in Berkeley Heights were named National Merit Commended Students, Berkeley Heights Public Schools said.

Berkeley Heights Public Schools takes Governor's Educators of the Year nominations through Oct. 23. See who qualifies and how to nominate an educator.

Berkeley Heights Gov. Livingston girls cross country won the Valley Division title on Oct. 13, with the Union County Championship Meet set for Oct. 22.

Gov. Livingston beat South Plainfield 14 to 7 on Saturday, Oct. 17, as junior Elijah Garcia rushed for a career high 211 yards in the Berkeley Heights win.

Berkeley Heights Rotary Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 8 a.m. to noon at Mount Carmel Hall, with costume prizes and a $10 suggested donation.

Friends of BHPL mark National Friends of Libraries Week with an Oct. 20 program, an Oct. 22 cybersecurity briefing, and a scavenger hunt through Oct. 24.

Gov. Livingston beat South Plainfield 14 to 7 on Saturday, Oct. 17, as junior Elijah Garcia rushed for a career high 211 yards in the Berkeley Heights win.

Gov. Livingston-New Providence hockey players delivered 91 frozen pizzas to the Little Flower food pantry on Oct. 17, through a fundraiser run by a parent.

Gov. Livingston boys soccer lost to Rahway in double overtime on Saturday, after a 1 to 0 win over Oratory. The Highlanders play at Roselle Park on Oct. 22.

VFW Post 6259 hosts Veterans Salute to Our Community in Berkeley Heights on Oct. 17 with Trunk or Treat, pig roast, free concert, and winter clothing drive.

Berkeley Heights’ Littell-Lord Farmstead Fall Festival is Saturday, Oct. 17. It features a Declaration reading, a reenactment troop, and kids’ activities.

Berkeley Heights downtown plan presented Oct. 6 proposes safer crosswalks, marked parking and a station lot gathering space. It goes to NJTPA on Oct. 19.

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

Hot Rods on Hamilton returned to Berkeley Heights after a 7-year hiatus, bringing classic cars and community together. Proceeds benefit the fire department.

Gov. Livingston girls tennis swept Roselle Park 5-0 in senior night match. Four seniors honored: Bu, Pasuco, Huang, Sheikh.

Berkeley Heights council meeting: JCP&L rate increase petition, library director resignation, Nokia property contamination discussion. Residents urged to comment.

Governor Livingston boys soccer beats #11 Scotch Plains-Fanwood 1-0. Kalon Saenz late winner; team builds momentum despite injuries.

G. DeLuca & Sons second annual Fall Fest on October 4 in Berkeley Heights. Free family event with pizza, petting zoo, pumpkin painting, and activities.

Governor Livingston girls tennis advances to NJSIAA State Team Tournament second round. Facing Mendham on October 6 after first-round win vs. Mahwah.