North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority seeks public input on future of transportation

UNION COUNTY, NJ — How do you see yourself getting around in the future? Would you consider driving an electric vehicle or riding in a self-driving car or shuttle? Are there regional transportation projects that you want prioritized for funding? These are some of the questions the public will be asked as Union County works […]

Union County celebrates Black history and culture with month-long series of events

UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners invites residents and friends to celebrate National Black History Month this February with a series of engaging events that highlight the voices, cultural contributions, and historical significance of African Americans throughout history. This year’s theme, “African Americans and Labor,” emphasizes the profound ways that […]

Top boys and girls basketball teams vie for best UCT seeding

Top boys and girls basketball teams vie for best UCT seeding

UNION COUNTY, NJ — Who gets the top seed for the upcoming boys basketball Union County Tournament? That’s a good question. As the first week in February commenced a few days ago, you could have considered Plainfield, Roselle Catholic or Elizabeth high schools, based on regular season results so far. Elizabeth split Union County Conference–Watchung […]

Theme for 2025 announced at 168th annual county reorganization meeting

Theme for 2025 announced at 168th annual county reorganization meeting

UNION COUNTY, NJ — On Monday, Jan. 6, at the 168th reorganization meeting of the Union County Board of County Commissioners, Commissioner Lourdes M. Leon was sworn in as chairperson of the commissioner board, making history as the first Hispanic woman to lead the board. Leon announced her initiatives for 2025 under the theme, “Union […]

Union County advances Green Acres Grant Projects to enhance Community Parks & Recreation

UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners is proud to announce the submission of three Green Acres NJ Department of Environmental Protection Grant applications for 2025. These applications, facilitated through the Union County Open Space, Recreation and Historic Preservation Trust Fund, aim to enhance and expand recreational opportunities across the county. […]

Union County begins mailing vote-by-mail ballots for special primary election

UNION COUNTY, NJ — Union County clerk Joanne Rajoppi has announced that the Board of Education of the Scotch Plains–Fanwood School District Special Election will take place on Tuesday, Jan. 28. All vote-by-mail ballots were sent out on Tuesday, Jan. 7, and residents who requested them can expect to receive a large yellow envelope containing […]

Union County Commissioner’s Gallery exhibits artwork from Inroads to Opportunities

Union County Commissioner’s Gallery exhibits artwork from Inroads to Opportunities

UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners is presenting a collection of artworks by students from Inroads to Opportunities in an exhibit at the Commissioners Gallery, located on the sixth floor of the Union County Administration Building at 10 Elizabethtown Plaza. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekdays. The […]

Be the change your community needs: Volunteer as an environmental steward

UNION COUNTY, NJ — With support from the Union County Board of County Commissioners, the Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Union County invites residents with a passion for environmental issues and a willingness to help to consider becoming a volunteer in 2025 by joining the Rutgers Environmental Stewards Program. This dynamic program empowers individuals to learn […]

Union County Teen Arts Touring Exhibit now on display at Plainfield public library

UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners have announced that the 2024 Teen Arts Touring Exhibit is currently on view at the Plainfield Public Library, located at 800 Park Ave. This year’s exhibit is a selection of 21 works selected from the 2024 Union County Teen Arts Festival, an annual two-day […]

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