Congressman Donald M. Payne, Jr. will lie in state in the Essex County Historic Courthouse on Wednesday, May 1 and his funeral will be at the Cathedral Basilica on Thursday, May 2. The Payne family has a legacy of public service and Donald M. Payne Jr. continued that tradition as an elected official representing Newark […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Before the baseball Union County Tournament gets seeded and Cranford High School attempts to become the first three-peat winner since the Cougars pulled off the feat in 1999, 2000 and 2001, this was a week filled with big Union County Conference division classes. Westfield High School began the week as the […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners and County Manager Ed Oatman have announced a substantial reduction in long-term debt by tens of millions of dollars. “Over the past six years, Union County has chosen a path of financial prudence by consistently paying off debt in principle, rather than resorting to […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — In honor of Arbor Day, the Union County Board of County Commissioners, in collaboration with the Union County Shade Tree Advisory Board, unveils the distinguished winners of the annual Union County Arbor Day Poetry Contest. Each year, the contest aims to inspire students in grades four through eight to embrace environmental […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — In anticipation of the 2024 Film Ready New Jersey Workshop, the Union County Board of County Commissioners would like to encourage elected officials in Union County, as well as county and municipal employees, to attend the NJ Film Ready Workshop on Tuesday, April 23, from 9 a.m. to 1:45 p.m., at […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners announced it is seeking residents who want to volunteer with the Union County Rape Crisis Center. Volunteers at the Rape Crisis Center provide guidance and support for victims of sexual violence. “We are seeking compassionate individuals in Union County who are willing to volunteer […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners invites all residents to bring their personal documents and sensitive papers to the county’s next free paper shredding event on Wednesday, April 10, at 9 a.m., at Black Brook Park, 349 North 19th St., Kenilworth. “We are pleased to offer a free and secure […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners invites seniors and their caregivers to visit their local ‘ASK’ services kiosk in April. These services provide an opportunity for attendees to meet experienced professionals who offer expert guidance on senior programs and resources and assistance with form completion. Bilingual staff will be present […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners has joined forces with the Patriots’ Path Council, Boy Scouts of America, to execute Operation WRIP – Watchung Reservation Invasive Plants. On Saturday, April 6, more than 100 Scouts, trail maintenance volunteers and county staff will undertake a project that aims to enhance the […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Opening Day high school baseball in Union County on Monday, April 1, featured some lopsided scores, several high-scoring games and a few, good-old, one-run competitions. Union County’s two-best teams, Cranford and Governor Livingston high schools, scored 12 and 10 runs, respectively, while Westfield and Roselle Park high schools produced one-run victories. […]