Community FoodBank of New Jersey concludes September’s Hunger Action Month with state legislators volunteering to pack senior boxes

Community FoodBank of New Jersey concludes September’s Hunger Action Month with state legislators volunteering to pack senior boxes

HILLSIDE, NJ — The Community FoodBank of New Jersey concluded September’s Hunger Action Month at its warehouse headquarters in Hillside. U.S. Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, U.S. Rep. LaMonica Melver, New Jersey General Assembly Speaker Craig J. Coughlin, Hillside Mayor Dahlia Vertreese and Executive Director of the New Jersey Office of the Food Security Advocate Mark […]

2024 Hispanic Heritage Month awardees to be honored at Union County’s Family Fun Day

UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners has announced the recipients for the 2024 Hispanic Heritage Awards will be presented at the annual Union County Hispanic Heritage Family Fun Day. This free event will take place on Saturday, Oct. 5, from 2 to 6 p.m., at Warinanco Park in Roselle. “We […]

Halfway through regular season, some Union County football teams are excelling

UNION COUNTY, NJ — There are now just four weekends left in the regular season before the playoffs commence on Friday, Nov. 1. Some teams have played five games and some four. Remaining undefeated in Union County are Summit and Arthur L. Johnson high schools, both 4-0. They were both decisive in victory last weekend, […]

Local IUP student selected for 2024 IUP Homecoming Crimson Court

Local IUP student selected for 2024 IUP Homecoming Crimson Court

INDIANA, PA — A student from Roselle at Indiana University of Pennsylvania has been selected for the 2024 IUP Homecoming Crimson Court. Members of the Crimson Court will take part in all university Homecoming activities, including the annual Homecoming parade on Saturday, Oct. 5. The Crimson Court consists of students chosen by a university-wide student […]

Local Aging Services Kiosk visits Cranford Public Library

Local Aging Services Kiosk visits Cranford Public Library

CRANFORD, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners invited seniors, aged 60 and older, and their caregivers to visit their local ASK – Aging Services Kiosk – in September. These services provided an opportunity for attendees to meet with experienced professionals who could offer expert guidance on senior programs and resources and help […]

McTernan appointed to fill Summit Common Council Ward 2 vacancy

McTernan appointed to fill Summit Common Council Ward 2 vacancy

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 […]

New police officer sworn in by Summit mayor

New police officer sworn in by Summit mayor

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 […]

Dip, dip, hooray! Annual Doggy Dip is a splashing success

Dip, dip, hooray! Annual Doggy Dip is a splashing success

SUMMIT, NJ — Dogs of all breeds and sizes were keeping cool at the pool. The Summit Department of Community Programs recently hosted its annual Doggy Dip at Summit’s Family Aquatic Center on Saturday, Sept. 21. The event was open to Summit residents and non-residents. Gretchen Masterfano, program coordinator at Summit Family Aquatic Center, said, […]

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