Union County News

Mountainside Borough Council awards Beechwood Athletic Field contract for $797,000. Pool replacement bond and road paving contract also approved.

Union County's Fall Fishing Derby for Persons with Disabilities is September 19 at Echo Lake Park in Mountainside. Event is free with pre-registration.

Ride for Rocco memorial Rocco Della Serra cycling community tribute. Ghost bike installation safety awareness Vision Zero New Providence Road.

Westfield fall victim helicopter transport Echo Lake Park trauma center. Emergency response medical transport NorthSTAR helicopter August 28 2026.

Mountainside Baseball Softball League 72 years youth sports tradition. MSBL recreation travel programs, volunteer community sports Mountainside.

Mountainside borough council approves $797,000 Beechwood Athletic Field contract. Soccer field expansion, paving project, new police officer hired.

Mountainside Community Pool swim team unites ages 6–17 with multi-generational coaches and staff who guide swimmers through six-week seasons and championships.

Mountainside Borough Council honors Governor Livingston High School's 2026 championship softball and baseball teams at August 18 meeting. The softball team won the NJSIAA North Jersey Section 2 Group 2 Championship, their first sectional title since 2010, while the baseball team secured its third consecutive Central Jersey Group 2 State Section Championship.

Mountainside PAL Cop Trot 2026: 24th annual event October 3 at Deerfield School. Tot Trot 8:30 a.m., 5K race 9 a.m. Registration $30.

Jeanie Ruban leads the Mountainside PAL, offering youth sports like basketball, flag football, and cheerleading. Learn how to register or volunteer.

Mountainside Borough Council approves $8.4 million bond ordinance for community pool replacement. 25-year financing, $168 annual tax impact.

Actors Camp celebrates 21st summer with Willy Wonka and School of Rock productions. Nonprofit provides $200K scholarships. Grades K-12 programs.

Mountainside Community Pool serves swimmers ages 6-17. Head Coach Jack Wargaski emphasizes technique, endurance, and personal improvement over winning.

Mountainside Recreation offers year-round youth sports including soccer, basketball, cheer, and T-ball. Programs emphasize fun and community connection.

Mountainside veteran Jeff Healy served 21 years in Army National Guard, deployed to Iraq in 2010. Reflects on military service and community ties.

Mountainside FC returns to the field this fall with 216 players, expanding from 36 children two years ago. The club includes skills development for younger players and travel teams from U8 through high school, plus adult pickup games for parents.

Frank Masella reflects on 28 years as Mountainside Recreation Director. Builds programs pre-K to seniors, pool operations, volunteer development.

Mountainside PAL hosts the borough's Townwide Garage Sale on Saturday, September 19, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Seller registration closes September 14 at 5 p.m.; cost is $25.

New Jersey Senior Freeze property tax reimbursement checks arrive based on application filing dates. Mountainside seniors can apply by November 2, 2026.