Phillips 66 Bayway Refinery donates $15,000 for JFSCNJ Bill Berg Transportation Program vehicle

Phillips 66 Bayway Refinery donates $15,000 for JFSCNJ Bill Berg Transportation Program vehicle

LINDEN, NJ — Tom Beck, executive director of Jewish Family Service of Central New Jersey, announced the donation of $15,000 from Phillips 66 Bayway Refinery in Linden, to purchase a vehicle that will be used to transport seniors to medical appointments and other essential destinations. The JFSCNJ Bill Berg Transportation Program, funded by the Union […]

Cranford receives receives funds to improve playgrounds and rec sites

Cranford receives receives funds to improve playgrounds and rec sites

CRANFORD, NJ — Cranford Mayor Kathleen Miller Prunty is joined by Deputy Mayor Brian Andrews, Commissioner Jason Gareis, township administrator Jamie Cryan and recreation director Steve Robertazzi to announce grant awards presented by Union County Commissioners Bette Jane Kowalski and Kimberly Palmieri-Mouded. Cranford received funding for improvements at various playgrounds, recreation sites and buildings, and […]

Halloween Parade returns to Linden after hiatus

Halloween Parade returns to Linden after hiatus

LINDEN, NJ — After last year’s hiatus due to COVID-19 restrictions, Linden’s Department of Parks and Recreation and Halloween Parade Committee brought back the city’s annual Halloween Parade, now in its 68th year. More people than usual attended the event, as schools, individuals, marching bands and organizations joined in on the fun. During the parade, […]

More than 525 unwanted guns are collected in buyback amnesty event

More than 525 unwanted guns are collected in buyback amnesty event

UNION COUNTY, NJ — Union County’s 2021 Gun Amnesty Buyback event was a success, with residents turning in more than 525 unwanted guns in exchange for rewards of as much as $250 per weapon. The countywide event was on Saturday, October 23, at locations in Elizabeth, Plainfield and Westfield. No questions were asked, and guns […]

Clark Recreation hosts pickleball tournament

Clark Recreation hosts pickleball tournament

CLARK, NJ — The Clark Township Recreation Department hosted a pickleball tournament on Sunday, Oct. 17, to benefit the patients at the Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia. John Silvestri, Clark’s pickleball instructor, created and organized the tournament. Participants were pinked out and used bright pink Franklin X-40 balls as they transformed the three tennis […]

Kean University homecoming draws spirited Cougar crowd

Kean University homecoming draws spirited Cougar crowd

UNION, NJ — Kean University alumni, students, family and friends brought Cougar spirit to the Homecoming Carnival on Saturday, Oct. 16, enjoying games, music and a beautiful fall day as the university celebrated a festive return to campus after a year of remote learning during the pandemic. Crowds of students and alumni wearing Kean gear […]

Roselle Borough Council promotes four firefighters

Roselle Borough Council promotes four firefighters

ROSELLE, NJ — The Roselle Borough Council promoted four firefighters to new positions at its regular meeting at Borough Hall on Wednesday, Oct. 20. The borough elevated Adrian Perez and David Sheekey to the rank of provisional fire battalion chief, while William Benkovich and David Guadiane were promoted to provisional fire captain. “I’d like to […]