UNION COUNTY, NJ — Union County clerk Joanne Rajoppi will host a Notary Public Training Seminar at the John H. Stamler Police Academy, 1776 Raritan Road, Scotch Plains, on Friday, May 12, from 8:45 to 11:30 a.m. The featured speaker will be Union County First Deputy County Counsel Moshood Muftau. A limited number of seats […]
CLARK, NJ — Students at Valley Road School in Clark celebrated Read Across America Day with a visit from children’s author Alan Katz. His books include “Take Me Out of the Bathtub,” “Got Your Nose” and “Awesome Achievers in Science,” among many others. He shared examples of his work and discussed his career as an […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners invites all residents to bring their spring cleaning recyclables to countywide drop-off events. These countywide events provide a free, convenient way to clear out personal documents for secure shredding and recycling, unwanted metal items for resource recovery and household chemicals, smoke detectors and many […]
SUMMIT, NJ — Summit Mayor Nora Radest officiated the promotion ceremonies for two members of the Summit Police Department in the City Hall courtyard on Thursday, March 9. Sgt. Jonathon Garcia was promoted to the rank of lieutenant and Officer Jeffrey Deets was promoted to the rank of sergeant. Garcia grew up in Flemington and […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners invites residents and bird watchers from throughout the world to tune into the free Union County Falcon Cam livestream at ucnj.org/falcon. The Falcon Cam provides an up-close look at two peregrine falcons, who are nesting on the roof of the Union County Courthouse in […]
CLARK, NJ — Arthur L. Johnson High School student Tina Herron was recently recognized by the Union County School Boards Association as Arthur L. Johnson’s 2023 Unsung Hero, at a ceremony at Kean University. The ceremony honors students who “make your district a better place simply because they are part of it.” At the ceremony, […]
SUMMIT, NJ — The Discovery Orchestra, the Emmy-nominated New Jersey ensemble that has introduced millions around the world to the pleasures of listening to classical music, will release its sixth national television special this spring. Discover Saint-Saëns’ “Organ” Symphony, an aural journey through the Finale of French composer Camille Saint-Saëns’ tour de force Symphony No. […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners reminds residents that financial assistance from the state of New Jersey Personal Services Program is available for adults with permanent physical disabilities who need supportive services to live independently while they are employed, attending school or involved in a volunteer activity of at least […]
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — On Saturday, March 18, Renaissance Church in Springfield hosted a fundraising concert, “John Williams and the Music of the Silver Screen,” a celebration of iconic movie music by Williams and more featuring the New Jersey Festival Orchestra conducted by David Wroe. All proceeds from this event were to benefit the children and […]
ELIZABETH, NJ — The Elizabeth Coalition to House the Homeless announced on Monday, March 27, the launch of its 50/50 campaign to develop 50 housing units for homeless citizens in Union County in the next five years. “Homelessness and the social disorder it causes fray at the fabric of our society,” said Jeffrey Crum, president […]