62 Sustainable Jersey grants awarded to New Jersey municipalities

TRENTON – Sustainable Jersey recently announced that $380,000 has been awarded through the Sustainable Jersey Small Grants program. Sixty-two grants will be accepted by New Jersey towns for sustainability projects at the Annual Sustainable Jersey Awards Luncheon on Nov. 19, at the New Jersey State League of Municipalities conference in Atlantic City. The program is […]

Trinitas has announced personnel changes with 6 senior management changes or elevations

ELIZABETH — Gary S. Horan, President and Chief Executive Officer, and the Board of Directors of Trinitas Health and Trinitas Regional Medical Center has announced six changes in the institution’s management and organization. The senior leaders hail from communities throughout Union and Monmouth counties as well as nearby New York state. “The Boards and I are […]

Mysteries of canning and freezing revealed in Westfield

UNION COUNTY – The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders has announced a new class called “Preserve the Harvest,” conducted by experts from the Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Union County. “With New Jersey’s rich tradition of home gardening, Preserve the Harvest is a great opportunity for Union County residents to learn the basics of safely […]

Remembering POW/MIAs

UNION COUNTY — From left: Union County Freeholders Bette Jane Kowalski, Vernell Wright and Bruce Bergen listen as Union County Undersheriff Vincent DeTrolio, a Vietnam Veteran, speaks during Union County’s annual remembrance ceremony honoring prisoners of war and those missing in action outside the Union County Courthouse in Elizabeth. National POW/MIA Recognition Day is observed each […]

Granados becomes newest freeholder as democrats fill Sullivan vacancy

UNION COUNTY — Sergio Granados, an Elizabeth resident, has become the newest Union County Freeholder, filling a vacancy on the Board. Granados assumes Sullivan’s vacant Freeholder spot, which expires at the end of December this year. Sullivan resigned last month, creating the vacancy. Granados was sworn in Thursday night after being selected on Tuesday by […]

UNICO and Union County to hold Columbus Day Flag Raising

ELIZABETH — Union County Freeholder Chairman Linda Carter today announced the County’s fifth Annual Columbus Day Flag Raising event is set for Friday, Oct. 11, at 1:30 p.m. on the steps of the historic Union County Courthouse. The keynote speaker, Frank Cipolla, is a radio and television broadcaster and author who has been seen and […]

Alzheimer’s Association to present free program at Trinitas

ELIZABETH – The Alzheimer’s Association, Greater New Jersey Chapter will presenting a community education program, “Know the 10 Signs: Early Detection Matters” at Trinitas Hospital Center for Regional Education Building in Elizabeth on Wednesday, Oct. 2, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. There is no fee for attending this program, but registration is required to reserve seating […]

Union County College awarded $1.6 million grant to establish certification programs in Supply Chain Management

CRANFORD – Union County College was awarded a $1.6 million grant from the Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College and Career Training Program as part of a national consortium of 11 colleges and universities to develop entry and mid-level credentials in Supply Chain Management, allowing upward training from entry level worker certifications all the way to […]

Citizens chosen to receive 2013 Union County Family Service Awards

UNION COUNTY — On Thursday evening, Oct. 24, Homefirst will host An Evening of Thanks, the first Union County Family Service Awards at The Galloping Hill Golf Club in Kenilworth. The event will recognize and honor individuals from different communities in Union County who serve families in need in extraordinary ways in their civic and […]