CLARK, NJ — Students and staff at Carl H. Kumpf Middle School in Clark recently raised more than $4,600 by participating in a Cool School Plunge, as part of its newly established Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools program. The Kumpf group came in fourth place, in terms of fundraising associated with its plunge into the […]
CLARK, NJ — The National Junior Honor Society at Carl H. Kumpf Middle School in Clark recently installed Little Free Libraries in front of the district’s schools. NJHS students are taking turns to make sure the libraries stay well stocked. This student-run initiative was designed to promote literacy throughout the Clark community. NJHS students were […]
CLARK, NJ — A Veterans Day ceremony took place on the lawn of Arthur L. Johnson High School in Clark on Thursday, Nov. 11. Local veterans organizations, Mayor Sal Bonaccorso, members of the Township Council, residents, visitors, teachers, administrators and students joined together in recognition of those who have served the country in various branches […]
CLARK, NJ — The Clark Recreation Department has been hosting Special Olympics athletes every Sunday morning. This fall, approximately 15 participants are on premises practicing and playing volleyball. Starting in January, interested players will switch to basketball. Photos Courtesy of Elizabeth Clee
CLARK, NJ — Twenty-five participants learned the basics of golf from local pros during the Clark Recreation Department’s recently completed four-week ‘Golf for Juniors.’ Instructors helped each child build skills and enjoy the time outdoors at Hyatt Hills Golf Complex in Clark. The program will return in the spring. Photos Courtesy of Elizabeth Clee
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Gov. Phil Murphy and New Jersey Department of Transportation Commissioner Diane Gutierrez-Scaccetti announced $161.25 million in fiscal year 2022 municipal aid grants, with 541 cities and towns across the state receiving funds to advance road, bridge, safety and quality-of-life improvements, according to an Oct. 26 press release. The competitive municipal aid […]
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 […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners announced that grants have been awarded to 20 municipalities for improvements to recreation resources for children, through the Kids Recreation Trust Fund. In addition, 19 municipalities were awarded matching grants for planting new trees through the Greening Union County program. Both grant programs are […]
CLARK, NJ — The first Clark Patriots’ Night lit up the skies over Arthur L. Johnson High School on Friday, Oct. 15. The event, designed to honor veterans, was hosted by Mayor Sal Bonaccorso, the Clark Township Council, Superintendent Ed Grande, the Clark Board of Education and ALJ Athletic Director Gus Kalikas. Prior to the […]
CLARK, NJ — Mayor Sal Bonaccorso welcomed citizens and dignitaries to the grand opening of the Clark Police Headquarters and Municipal Court on Saturday, Sept. 18. The ceremony included a statement by the mayor, a look at a time capsule to be enshrined within the building and a ribbon-cutting. “It’s been a long time coming […]