Union County News
Hyperlocal stories from all 21 Union County municipalities.
CommunityTAPintoGov. Livingston Softball Rolls Into Union County Tournament Quarterfinals Behind 17-0 Rout of Rahway
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — The Governor Livingston softball team has quietly built one of the stronger résumés in Union County this spring, and a 17-0 run-rule victory over Rahway in the second round of the Union County Tournament Friday made clear the
CommunityTAPintoGov. Livingston Baseball Rolls Through Season, Eyes Deep Union County Tournament Run
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — The Governor Livingston baseball team has been one of the most dominant programs in Union County this spring, rolling to an 18-3 record and a 9-1 mark in the UCC Watchung Division heading into the quarterfinal round of the Un
CommunityTAPintoBoys Lacrosse: Werner's Five Goals Lift Gov. Livingston Past DePaul After Heartbreaking Overtime Loss
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — Two days after falling in triple overtime, the Governor Livingston boys lacrosse team answered with a statement win, defeating DePaul 12-11 Saturday behind a dominant five-goal, six-point performance from sophomore Andrew Wer
CommunityTAPintoBerkeley Heights Business & Civic Group Previews Packed Summer Calendar at May Networking Breakfast at VFW
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — Checks were presented, dinosaurs were spotted, and Block Party and World Cup plans took center stage Friday morning as the Berkeley Heights Business & Civic group gathered at VFW Post 6259 for its networking breakfast.Hon
CommunityTAPintoBerkeley Heights Fire Department to Host All-You-Can-Eat Spaghetti Dinner on May 16
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — The Berkeley Heights Fire Department is hosting an all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner next Saturday, May 16, from 6 to 9 p.m. at 411 Hamilton Ave., with all proceeds benefiting the department.The event is open to the entire com
CommunityTAPintoGovernor Livingston Track and Field Claims Multiple Conference Championships at Union County Meet
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — The Governor Livingston Highlanders track and field team turned in a strong performance at the Union County Conference Championships, held April 30 and May 1 at Governor Livingston High School, with multiple individual champi
CommunityTAPintoBuilding Something: First-Year Coach Reflects on a Season of Growth for Gov. Livingston Boys Lacrosse
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — The record may not tell the full story.Sitting at 3-11 with four games remaining, the Governor Livingston boys lacrosse team has had its share of struggles this spring. But first-year head coach Anthony Porter sees something
CommunityTAPintoValairco Heating and Cooling Highlander Athlete of the Week: Mark Capparelli, Governor Livingston Golf
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Mark Capparelli has been named the Valairco Heating and Cooling Highlander Athlete of the Week after a stellar season on the links that included winning the UCIAC Mountain Division Championship — and culminated in a top-10 sect
CommunityTAPintoDivorce and Mental Health: Lawrence Law Attorney Says Emotional Wellness Is Key to a Stronger Settlement
Part of TAPinto's Divorce Talks SeriesNEW JERSEY — Divorce is one of the most emotionally traumatic experiences a person can face — and how well someone manages that trauma can directly affect the outcome of their case.That is the message from Jeraly
CommunityTAPintoLeading the State: Berkeley Heights Pilots New Movement for Moms Helping Moms
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Berkeley Heights is officially making history as the first town in New Jersey to pilot the Moms Brigade on behalf of Moms Helping Moms (MHM). This local initiative empowers a dedicated team of residents to act as ambassad
CommunityTAPintoAfter 18 Years, Governor Livingston Physics Teacher Dan McGovern Resigns, Heads to Morris Hills
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — Dan McGovern, a physics and calculus teacher at Governor Livingston High School for 18 years, has resigned — a move that appeared on the Berkeley Heights Board of Education agenda Wednesday night, effective June 30 — and will
CommunityTAPintoBerkeley Heights School District Secures Bond Sale at 3.77%, Below Projected Rate
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — Berkeley Heights Public Schools completed the sale of referendum bonds April 30, securing a true interest rate of 3.77% — more favorable than the 4.15% rate projected in referendum materials presented to voters.The district r
CommunityTAPintoBerkeley Heights Elementary Team Advances to NJ STEAM Tank Challenge Finals with Eco-Friendly Boat Engine Invention
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — A team of fifth-grade students from Thomas P. Hughes Elementary School has advanced to the finals of the New Jersey STEAM Tank Challenge for the first time in Berkeley Heights Public Schools' elementary competition history, b
CommunityTAPintoChurch of the Little Flower to Host Vacation Bible School's Snowball Mountain Challenge This June
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — Church of the Little Flower is bringing the slopes indoors this summer with Vacation Bible School 2026: Snowball Mountain Challenge, a high-energy week of faith, fun and friendship for children ages 4 through rising fifth gra
CommunityTAPintoBerkeley Heights Buzzing With Community Events, World Cup Countdown Begins
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — With just over a month until the first kick, Berkeley Heights is gearing up for what promises to be one of the most eventful summers in recent memory — and Tuesday night's Township Council meeting made clear the community cal
CommunityTAPintoBerkeley Heights Must Reintroduce Operating Budget After State Review Requires Amendments
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — The Berkeley Heights Township Council held a public hearing on its 2026 municipal budget Tuesday night, only to learn that the state's thorough review of the spending plan required several amendments — sending the operating b
CommunityTAPintoBerkeley Heights Eagle Scout Candidate Proposes Bocce Ball Court for Peppertown Park
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — He came prepared with a digitized design, a materials list, a funding strategy and an answer for nearly every question the council threw at him. Now Jimmy Barter from Boy Scout Troop 68 just needs the green light — and a litt
CommunityTAPintoBerkeley Heights Introduces E-Bike Safety Ordinance, Believed to Be First in New Jersey
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — The Berkeley Heights Township Council introduced an ordinance Tuesday night regulating the use of low-speed electric bicycles, electric scooters and motorized bicycles — and officials believe it may be the first such municipa
CommunityTAPintoBerkeley Heights Proclaims Mental Health Awareness Month, Council Member Shares Personal Loss
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — The Berkeley Heights Township Council officially proclaimed May 2026 Mental Health Awareness Month at its Tuesday night meeting, but it was a quiet, personal moment from one council member that left the room still.Councilman
CommunityTAPintoColumbia Middle School Student Achieves ‘Regional Triple Crown’ Earning Gold Medals in Science, History and Geography Bees
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Columbia Middle School seventh grade student Ritvik Bhandari recently achieved an extraordinary Regional Triple Crown by winning gold medals in the Science Bee, History Bee, and Geography Bee. This remarkable accomplishment hig