Union County News
Hyperlocal stories from all 21 Union County municipalities.
CommunityTAPinto4 Westfield High School Educators Honored for Excellence
WESTFIELD, NJ — Four teachers have been honored by the Westfield High School community with awards of excellence, the school district has announced. They are English teacher Caitlin Cheddar, social studies teacher Jeffrey Knight, VPA art teacher
CommunityTAPintoTour of Notable Homes Draws Hundreds to Experience Grand Westfield Residences
WESTFIELD, NJ — Hundreds of people visited Westfield on Saturday to view four historic residences and enjoy live music performances as part of the Friends of the New Jersey Festival Orchestra’s 39th annual Tour of Notable Homes. The event,
CommunityTAPintoGirls Track & Field: Westfield Places 3rd at Union County Championships
PLAINFIED, NJ — The Westfield High School girls track and field team took third overall at the Union County Championships held May 7-8 at Hub Stine Field in Plainfield.The Blue Devils finished third with a score of 42. County power Union Catholic won
CommunityTAPintoBoys Track & Field: Westfield Takes 3rd at Union County Championships
WESTFIELD, NJ — The Westfield High School boys track and field team took third overall at the Union County Championships May 7-8 at Hub Stine Field in Plainfield.The Blue Devils finished with a score of 49. Union Catholic prevailed with 167 points fo
CommunityTAPintoWHS Students Holding Shoe Drive for Neighbors in Need
WESTFIELD, NJ — The Westfield High School Community Service Club is holding a shoe drive for Jo-Anne’s Closet, in coordination with the Crescent Ave Presbyterian Church in Plainfield, which serves unhoused and needy families and individuals.From May
CommunityTAPintoWestfield Optimist Club Recognizes Intermediate School Educators for Excellence
WESTFIELD, NJ — Edison Intermediate School language arts teacher Jessica Mikovits and Roosevelt Intermediate School mathematics teacher Linda Morrison have been recognized as outstanding intermediate school educators by the Optimist Club of Westfield
CommunityTAPintoTamaques Park Redesign: Highlights From the Newly Released Concept Plan
WESTFIELD, NJ — Tamaques Park redesign concept plans are out and Westfield’s town council got a front row view of the proposed changes during Tuesday’s council meeting. Presenters Mallory Clark and Mark Robison from Dresdner Robin, the firm the
CommunityTAPintoGirls’ Night Out in Downtown Westfield to Feature Fashion Show, Shopping, DJ, More
WESTFIELD, NJ — Girls’ Night Out in Downtown Westfield, an annual event sponsored by the Downtown Westfield Corporation, is set for Thursday, May 14, featuring shopping, dining specials, entertainment, giveaways and a spring fashion show.Quimby Stree
CommunityTAPintoWestfield Rotary Recognizes McKinley and Westfield High School Staff Members
WESTFIELD, NJ — The Rotary Club of Westfield is recognizing McKinley Elementary School third grade teacher Nicole Barca and assistant head night custodian Francesco Dori this year as outstanding staff at Westfield Public Schools, the district has ann
CommunityTAPintoFirefighters Extinguish Dumpster Fire on Westfield/Garwood Border
WESTFIELD, NJ — No one was hurt when members of the Westfield and Garwood Fire Departments extinguished a dumpster fire Tuesday night, Fire Chief Michael Duelks told TAPinto Westfield.The Westfield Fire Department was dispatched to a report of a dump
CommunityTAPinto3 Westfield BOE Members Sworn In; Benacchio, Sonnek-Schmelz Remain President, VP
WESTFIELD, NJ — The Westfield Board of Education held its annual reorganization meeting on Tuesday, swearing in two new members and one returning member, as well as selecting the board’s president and vice president for the upcoming school year
CommunityTAPintoBoys Golf: Westfield Wins NJSIAA North Jersey, Group 4 Sectional Title
HIGH BRIDGE, NJ — The Blue Devils did it again.Sophomore Chase Simms shot an even-par 70 to finish second on a match of scorecards to help lead Westfield to the NJSIAA North Jersey, Group 4 sectional team title at High Bridge Hills Golf Club on Tuesd
CommunityTAPintoAllstate Westfield Athlete of the Week: James Statler
WESTFIELD, NJ — This senior pitcher for the Westfield High School boy’s baseball team, recognized for his strong work ethic that boosts the team’s performance, is prized as the Blue Devils prepare for a strong finish to the current season. James
CommunityTAPintoWestfield Police: Home Burglary, Fraud, Illegal Dumping Reported
WESTFIELD, NJ — Burglars broke into a home and stole a vehicle outside, someone has been dumping yard debris on a public path and several residents were victims of fraud in recent weeks, according to Westfield Police.On April 28 at 6 a.m., a resident
CommunityTAPintoGirls Track: Westfield Sets Personal Records at Union County Championships
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — The Westfield girls track team set individual personal records at the Union County Championships at Governor Livingston High School April 30-May 1.Team-wise, the Blue Devils finished third in the Watchung Division with 69 point
CommunityTAPintoGoodbye Doner Kebab, Hello Cookies N’ Cream: Coming Soon to Downtown Westfield
WESTFIELD, NJ — Changes to downtown Westfield's restaurant scene are afoot as several eateries have closed and new ones are lined up to open.On Broad Street last month, German Doner Kebab, which opened in 2023, closed and dirty soda shop Fizzy Pop op
CommunityTAPinto2026 Westfield Memorial Day Parade, Activities Planned for May 25
WESTFIELD, NJ — Monday, May 25, is Memorial Day, and once again the Martin Wallberg American Legion Post 3 will host a service, parade and barbecue to honor the American heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice.The day's events will begin with the trad
CommunityTAPintoBoys Track: Westfield Has Strong Finish with Top Performances at UCC Championships
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — The Westfield boys track team had solid performances at the Union County Championships (Watchung Division) at Governor Livingston High School April 30-May 1.The Blue Devils finished third in the division with 112 points. Union
CommunityTAPintoWestfield Week in Review: Park Plans, BOE, New Restaurants Coming
WESTFIELD, NJ — The Tamaques Park redesign concept plans are out, and the town council wants your feedback.The Westfield Board of Education held its annual reorganization meeting on Tuesday, swearing in two new members and one returning member,
CommunityTAPintoUnion County Adopts $559 Million Budget
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The county Board of Commissioners adopted a $559 million budget during its April 30 meeting that increases the county-wide tax levy by 2 percent.The tax levy, which is the amount of money that’s raised in property taxes, increased