UNION, NJ — In November, the Hillside Chamber of Commerce was formally welcomed into the Greater Union Township Chamber of Commerce. “They are now an official part of our chamber,” said James Masterson, CEO of the Greater Union Township Chamber of Commerce. It all began late last year when Masterson received a call from the […]
CLARK, NJ — Going from preschool to kindergarten is a big step for a child. In order to help children transition to kindergarten in the best way possible, the Clark Public School District’s Parent University recently presented “Tea with the Superintendent: Transitioning into Kindergarten” at the Arthur L. Johnson High School Instructional Media Center. Clark […]
UNION, NJ — Last week’s storm caused plenty of flooding in the area. Union received 2.31 inches of rain, which delayed Union school openings by two hours the following day. “This has happened before,” said Mary DiNardo, secretary of Washington Elementary School, regarding the two-hour delay. “A lot of the parents don’t like it. It […]
LINDEN, NJ — The Linden Board of Education’s reorganization meeting took place at the School No. 1 gymnasium on Thursday, Jan. 4. Samuel De La Cruz Jr., Malaysia Thomas and Kimberly Ullisse were each elected to the Linden BOE for a three-year term. Mayor Derek Armstead congratulated them and announced, “The most important thing is […]
UNION, NJ — The public is invited to visit the 1780s Caldwell Parsonage and Tool Museum in its adjacent 1800 carriage house. Open houses are on Sundays, the next scheduled for Jan. 21, from 2 to 5 p.m. Tours are given by members of the board of trustees. Caldwell Parsonage is located at 909 Caldwell […]
UNION, NJ — Staff and students in Union schools are doing great things. But they are not just being recognized, they are being rewarded. In August, Cheryl Fiske, vice principal of Union High School, and Ann Margaret Shannon, president of the Union Township Education Association, talked about the idea. “They thought it might be nice […]
CRANFORD, NJ — Perhaps dogs are known as “man’s best friend,” because they are good listeners, dogs are a perfect, non-judgmental audience for young readers who are invited to hone their skills by reading to certified therapy dogs at Cranford Public Library, 224 Walnut Ave., once a month. No registration is required and space is […]
ROSELLE PARK, NJ — Jason Chen and Elvis Marcelo graduated from Roselle Park High School, Class of 2020. Leila Torres Garcia will be graduating in 2024. Their futures look promising and they all individually credited one teacher as their inspiration: Mr. Raymond Bangs. Bangs, a chemistry and physics teacher, has been a fixture at Roselle […]
RAHWAY, NJ — The true reason for the season was recently celebrated at First Baptist Church of Rahway. On Saturday, Dec. 16, the public was invited to the church’s Christmas Candlelight Service. Located at 177 Elm St., the church had a full service, followed by light refreshments and a live nativity scene outdoors. “Hark! The […]
LINDEN, NJ — The Linden Police Department has partnered with Linden Public Schools to offer L.E.A.D.— Law Enforcement Against Drugs — instruction to all fifth-grade students at Linden Elementary School No. 8. The emphasis of the program is to help students recognize and resist the many direct and subtle pressures that influence them to experiment […]