Union’s Historic Pub Crawl visits landmarks around NJ

Union’s Historic Pub Crawl visits landmarks around NJ

UNION, NJ — It was a day of good food, old-fashioned fun and friendship, as Union’s annual Historic Pub Crawl wound its way through several historic pubs, taverns and restaurants throughout New Jersey. More than 50 people took part in a full day of eating and sightseeing as the group made its way from from one […]

New Providence recertified by Sustainable Jersey

New Providence recertified by Sustainable Jersey

NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — New Providence joined nine other municipalities in Union County to become Sustainable Jersey certified. Eight others are in the progress of becoming certified, so the majority of the 21 municipalities are certified or working toward certification. This means that most of Union County is taking proactive measures to be environmentally conscious. “Certain […]

Model train center hosts holiday display

UNION COUNTY, NJ — Trains are associated with the holidays, and many of us have memories of setting up a train set around the Christmas tree. Residents of Union County have an opportunity to visit one of the largest model train displays in the state this year, in Lenape Park, off Rt. 22 East. Complete with […]

For this Union EMT, it’s all about giving

UNION, NJ — It takes a special kind of someone to spend his life giving to others. And Robert Britt is just that kind of person. Recently, the Union native and resident was recognized by Union Mayor Manuel Figueiredo and the Township Committee, who presented him with the Mayor’s Award for his work with the American […]

Hillside council urges mayor to take action

HILLSIDE, NJ — After months of drastically reduced manpower, shoddy equipment and low morale at both the Hillside police and fire departments, the Hillside town council has decided to take matters into its own hands. At the Nov. 22 meeting of the town council, council members unanimously passed resolutions directing Hillside Mayor Angela Garretson to hire […]

Union Boy Scouts spruce up Caldwell Parsonage

Union Boy Scouts spruce up Caldwell Parsonage

UNION, NJ — The grounds of the Caldwell Parsonage recently got a makeover, and now the historic parsonage and home to the Union Township Historical Society is looking all spruced up. Christian Glaser, 17, a member of Union’s Boy Scout Troop 63, took it upon himself to beautify the grounds of the Caldwell Parsonage as his […]

Clark gets in the spirit with winter festival

Clark gets in the spirit with winter festival

CLARK, NJ — On Sunday, Nov. 27, Clark hosted its 13th annual Holiday Winter Festival from 3 to 6 p.m. Appearances were made by Santa, Frosty, Rudolph and the Grinch. There were also performances by Clark school choirs, the Arthur L. Johnson High School band and Dicken’s carolers. “I’m here to support my two kids in […]

Cranford holiday event and tree decorating held

Cranford holiday event and tree decorating held

CRANFORD, NJ — On Friday, Nov. 25, Cranford Chamber of Commerce held its annual holiday event. At 11 a.m. Daisies, Brownies, Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors decorated the holiday tree on the corner of Springfield and North Union avenues. The Cranford Jaycees provided hot chocolate to keep everyone warm while they waited for their troop to […]

A Dwayne of all trades: Warren is back in Hillside

HILLSIDE, NJ — He’s back. Dwayne Warren, former Hillside business administrator who was hired by Hillside Mayor Angela Garretson and voted out in October after 90 days by the Hillside Town Council, is back — and he’s got a brand new title. Warren, who was hired back in August as Hillside’s sixth B.A., was voted out […]

St Joseph’s provides for a memorable Thanksgiving

ELIZABETH, NJ — At Elizabeth’s St. Joseph’s Social Service center, Thanksgiving is truly about giving. On Monday, St. Joseph’s made the holidays a little brighter for many local families, as volunteers gathered at the center to help hand out turkeys and all the trimmings for families in need in the area. More than 800 turkeys and […]