School board candidates square off in upcoming election

UNION COUNTY — In addition to state, county and local municipal elections, Tuesday, Nov. 8, will also see Board of Education candidates square off and seek votes. Although many of the candidates have catchy slogans, in much the same manner as their cohorts on municipal councils and committees, the key element missing for BOE candidates […]

Election season roars to life in Union County

UNION COUNTY, NJ — With Election Day less than a week away, the entire state is looking toward the midterm election. In Union County, it is the county clerk’s office that is involved in much of the preparatory work, and a key element is security. “We do coordinate with the municipal clerks who are responsible […]

Retired director at Inroads to Opportunities earns Lifetime Achievement Award

Retired director at Inroads to Opportunities earns Lifetime Achievement Award

ROSELLE, NJ — Nancy LaPorte, retired director of workshop operations at Inroads to Opportunities, was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Congress of Community Supports and Employment Services of New Jersey at its annual Striving Together Achieving Results Conference. The award is recognition for an individual who has shown outstanding leadership, commitment […]

Borough appoints new firefighters, honors residents and longtime DPW worker

Borough appoints new firefighters, honors residents and longtime DPW worker

ROSELLE, NJ — Borough hall was filled with excitement as the Roselle Borough Council appointed three new firefighters while honoring residents and a retiring Department of Public Works employee at its regular meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 21. The borough appointed DeAndre Jones, Daniel Meier and Christopher Nix Johnson to the Roselle Fire Department. Surrounded by […]

Roselle Public Schools welcomes back students

Roselle Public Schools welcomes back students

ROSELLE, NJ — The rain didn’t put a damper on the first day of school excitement as Roselle Public Schools welcomed back its students on Tuesday, Sept. 6. Schools administrators districtwide had to shift their outdoor celebration plans due to the weather, and, while the usual balloons, music and lawn signs were missed, all parents […]

Union County to have annual Hispanic-heritage flag raising on Sept. 15

UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners invites residents to attend the free annual Union County Hispanic-heritage flag-raising ceremony on Thursday, Sept. 15, at 5 p.m., on the steps of the Union County Courthouse, 2 Broad St., Elizabeth. “We are proud to once again raise the Hispanic-heritage flag at the county […]

Inroads to Opportunities promotes new director of employment services

Inroads to Opportunities promotes new director of employment services

ROSELLE, NJ — Harry Jones, a member of the leadership team at Inroads to Opportunities, was recently promoted to director of employment services. Inroads to Opportunities is a Union County–based nonprofit human services agency that provides programs and services to individuals with disabilities ranging in age from 16 to retirement. A strong advocate for employment […]

Roselle native serves aboard Navy warship in San Diego

Roselle native serves aboard Navy warship in San Diego

ROSELLE, NJ — A native of Roselle serves the U.S. Navy aboard USS Boxer, which is homeported in San Diego. Petty Officer 2nd Class Katherine Chumbiray, a 2013 graduate of Abraham Clark High School, joined the Navy three years ago. “I always felt the need to join the military,” said Chumbiray. “I was in Junior […]