COVERAGE RESOURCES
Insurance Without the Sales Pitch
Editorial reporting on insurance choices that affect Union County families — mortgage protection, Medicare options, and final expense planning. Information first.
Three Coverage Tools
Coverage Gap Check, Medicare Drug Match, and Final Expense Planner. All run by Mike through Affordable Insurance Marketplace.
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CommunityGoogle Alerts — Linden NJPhillips 66 Locks Out Nearly 400 Workers at Linden Refinery
Phillips 66 locked out nearly 400 Teamsters Local 877 workers at its Bayway Refinery and Linden Terminal after a contract extension expired Oct. 19 at 4 p.m.
CommunityCranford Day 2026 Community Center Event
Cranford Day 2026 is Sunday, Nov. 1, noon to 4 p.m. at the Community Center on Walnut Avenue, a free showcase of Cranford organizations marking 250 years.
CommunityGoogle Alerts — New Providence NJPioneer Day Takes Over Springfield Avenue in New Providence
Pioneer Day, New Providence’s upgraded street fair, takes place Sunday, Oct. 25, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Springfield Avenue with rides, food, and live music.
CommunityGoogle Alerts — Elizabeth NJYouthBuild Elizabeth Offers GED and Construction Training
YouthBuild Elizabeth offers GED prep and construction training to Elizabeth residents ages 16 to 24. Classes begin Nov. 2. Here is how to get started.
CommunityGoogle Alerts — Scotch Plains NJScotch Plains Library Friends Collect Jewelry for Nov. 7 Sale
Donate jewelry at the Scotch Plains Public Library by Nov. 4, then shop the Friends Jewelry Sale on Nov. 7, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and back its work.
CommunityGoogle Alerts — Westfield NJWestfield's Fairview Cemetery Hosts Historic Tree Lecture Oct. 25
Learn the story behind Union County's Historic Tree Grove at a free Fairview Cemetery lecture in Westfield on Sunday, Oct. 25. Registration is a must.
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HOMEOWNER RESOURCES
What Your Home Is Doing for You
For Union County homeowners watching equity, weighing refinancing, or considering what protection looks like. Editorial reporting and a free equity estimate.
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SENIOR LIVING RESOURCES
Aging in Place, on Your Terms
For Union County homeowners 62 and older weighing options around equity, retirement housing, and downsizing. Independent reporting and tools — no pressure, no scripts.
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