SUMMIT, NJ — At its meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 17, Summit Common Council voted unanimously to approve the appointment of Mike McTernan as Ward 2 common council member. McTernan fills the Ward 2 seat vacated by former Council President Lisa Allen who resigned earlier this month. “We are extremely pleased that someone with Mike’s passion […]
SUMMIT, NJ — On Wednesday, Sept. 18, at City Hall, Summit Mayor Dr. Elizabeth Fagan presided over the swearing-in ceremony for new Summit Police Officer Anthony Manna. Manna grew up in Towaco and attended St. John Fisher University, receiving an undergraduate degree in criminal justice and criminology. Manna has worked as a teacher’s assistant with […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Gateway Family YMCA will host Senior Health and Fitness Day on Wednesday, Oct. 16. The Y is providing a Community Open House with activities such as swimming, group exercise, water exercise, blood pressure self-monitoring, a community health fair, health screenings and information at Y branches in Elizabeth, Rahway and Union. […]
UNION, NJ — Gov. Phil Murphy has signed a special recognition letter honoring the House of Hearts Network, Lesniak Institute for American Leadership and Latino Action Network Foundation for their dedication to empowering youth across the state of New Jersey through the Breaking Barriers Conference. The letter emphasizes the importance and impact of youth initiatives […]
UNION, NJ — Kean University has achieved record-breaking enrollment with more than 18,000 students from 36 states and 88 countries registered this fall, underscoring its growing position as New Jersey’s urban research university. Kean USA campuses are experiencing a boom, with the largest transfer student population and one of the largest first-time freshman classes in […]
LINDEN, NJ — The Linden Public Library has announced the lineup of adult programs for October. • Tuesday, Oct. 1, at 7 p.m. – Movie: “Brain’s Song,” 1971; G; 1 hour 14 minutes; • Wednesday, Oct. 2, at 6:30 p.m. – Book Club: “Nosy Neighbors,” by Freya Sampson; • Monday, Oct. 7, from 11 a.m. […]
CRANFORD, NJ — Fall is an active season for the township of Cranford Shade Tree Commission as it prepares for new tree plantings across the township. On Saturday, Sept. 14, Cranford Deputy Mayor Terrence Curran, liaison to the STC, and STC Superintendent Erik Hastrup gathered with members of the Cranford High School Class of 1972 […]
SUMMIT, NJ — Common Council President Pro Tem Delia Hamlet is providing a review of actions taken at the Tuesday, Sept. 3, council meeting. Hamlet will serve as council president until further notice, after Council President Lisa Allen announced her resignation at the meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 3. Common Council appointed Thomas Tucci to serve […]
ROSELLE, NJ — The General Phil Kearny Camp 20 Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War met on Saturday, Sept. 21, at the Abraham Clark House in Roselle. Items discussed were the placing of a Grand Army of the Republic sign in Carlstadt on Thursday, Oct. 10. The Grand Army of the Republic was […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Thirty-four years ago, the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law, marking a significant step towards inclusivity and equal opportunities for communities with disabilities. This year, in celebration of the ADA, the Union County Board of County Commissioners, along with the Union County Workforce Development Board Disabilities Committee, is launching […]