Police show new trading cards

Police show new trading cards

SUMMIT, NJ — Summit Police Officer Dave Kotiga gave a presentation at the Tuesday, Sept. 17, Common Council meeting to share information on the Summit Police Department trading card program, which returns on Wednesday, Sept. 18. The program is sponsored by the Summit Elks Lodge 1246 and program information is available at www.cityofsummit.org/tradingcards. Photo Courtesy […]

Cranford Public Schools bond referendum tax impact is less than estimated

CRANFORD, NJ — Cranford Public Schools has announced that the district was able to secure lower rates for bonds than previously projected, meaning that residents will pay less taxes for the projects approved by the community last January in the bond referendum. In January, voters approved the Cranford Public Schools bond referendum to complete facility […]

2024 STEM Educational Growth Grant awarded

UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners has announced that more than $25,000 has been awarded to various Union County schools and non-profit organizations through the new STEM Educational Growth Grant, aimed at further enriching the impact of garden-based education initiatives. This grant is an extension of the Plant-A-Seed Program and […]

Regional Communications Center is first in state to receive designation

UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners has announced that the Union County Regional Communications Center has been awarded the prestigious APCO International’s Agency Training Program Certification, a Project 33 Initiative. Union County is not only the first center in the state to receive this distinguished designation but also the only […]

Imagine trains youth facilitators and plans training for adults in October

Imagine trains youth facilitators and plans training for adults in October

MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — The staff at Imagine, A Center for Coping with Loss, is welcoming 15 new youth facilitators who participated in its two-day youth facilitator training program in August. These high school-age volunteers will help create safe spaces for Imagine’s young participants who are grieving the loss of someone close to them. During their […]

Residents alerted to beware of high fee passport services

UNION COUNTY, NJ — Residents are urged to be cautious of private companies advertising expedited passport services that charge excessively high fees. These companies often promise quicker processing times but may add unnecessary costs without delivering the faster service they claim. “These services can charge hundreds of dollars, claiming to save you time and a […]

Union County Immunization Clinic achieves fourfold increase

UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners has announced that the Union County Immunization Clinic has achieved remarkable success in August 2024, coinciding with National Immunization Awareness Month, by administering 845 vaccines – a fourfold increase compared to August 2022. This significant achievement highlights the clinic’s commitment to increasing access to […]

Lederhosen and lagers: Oktoberfest comes to Reeves-Reed Arboretum

Lederhosen and lagers: Oktoberfest comes to Reeves-Reed Arboretum

SUMMIT, NJ — Reeves-Reed Arboretum will be putting the “Pub” in “public garden” for its annual Oktoberfest celebration on Saturday, Oct. 5, from 4 to 8 p.m. Come enjoy the festivities as Reeves-Reed Arboretum transforms into a beer garden for this seasonal fête featuring premium autumnal ales and Bavarian-style bratwurst, pretzels and side dishes provided […]

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