ROSELLE, NJ — The $11 million renovation and expansion of the local public library has taken huge steps forward through a recent partnership between Roselle and the Union County Improvement Authority. In November 2020, Roselle was awarded a $5.5 million New Jersey Library Construction Bond Grant to transform the public library into a modern community […]
CLARK, NJ — Nina Conner, special education teacher at Frank K. Hehnly School, and Cecilia Petela, second-grade teacher at Valley Road School, were recently recognized by the New Jersey Department of Education as Exemplary Educators of the Year. According to the New Jersey Department of Education Website, “Each year, the New Jersey Department of Education […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Trinitas Regional Medical Center celebrated its 15th consecutive CEO Gold Standard award, given by the CEO Roundtable on Cancer. Trinitas has qualified for the award every year since its inception in 2006. The Gold Standard provides a framework for employers to have a healthier workplace by focusing on cancer risk reduction, […]
SUMMIT, NJ — The Summit Free Public Library and the Summit Free Public Library Chinese Club have co-sponsored an art show to celebrate the Lunar New Year. More than 200 submissions of artwork have been received from children and teens from Summit and the surrounding towns — including one from New York. Participants range in […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners cut the ribbon on Wednesday, Feb. 3, for the new Union County Fire/EMS Training Academy. The new facility provides classroom space for both professional and volunteer firefighters in training, as well as continuing education for firefighters and EMTs who are currently serving. Forty-four firefighters […]
SUMMIT, NJ — As part of ongoing efforts to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, the city of Summit, in partnership with Atlantic Health System’s Overlook Medical Center, has established the Summit Community Center on 100 Morris Ave. as a location to administer COVID-19 vaccines. As of Monday, Feb. 8, individuals in Phases 1a and 1b may […]
ROSELLE, NJ — Local real estate agents in Roselle say that housing sales are stronger than ever, attributable to the steady flight of New York City residents who are eager to live in the suburbs during this pandemic. Darryl Barnes, a real estate agent with Keller Williams, said he has shown houses to a number […]
LINDEN, NJ — The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has launched a new initiative to support municipalities in combating illegal dumping, acting Commissioner Shawn LaTourette announced Feb. 8. Spurred by community feedback from listening sessions hosted in environmental justice communities, DEP Assistant Commissioner Elizabeth Dragon spearheaded the development of the Collaboration and Deterrence Project […]
IRVINGTON, NJ — The Irvington High School girls varsity basketball team lost 26-20 to Roselle Park in a home game on Feb. 6. For Roselle Park, Miranda Taveras was the top scorer, with 15 points — three two-pointers, two three-pointers and three free throws. Angela Amaya scored four points with two two-pointers. Reina Jeronimo and […]
UNION, NJ — Premiere Stages, the professional theater in residence at Kean University, has named Tylie Shider as the recipient of the 2021/2022 Liberty Live Commission, a biennial commissioning program for New Jersey playwrights in partnership with Kean’s Liberty Hall Museum. Shider’s commissioned play, “Certain Aspects of Conflict in the Negro Family,” will explore a […]