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UNION COUNTY — As Union County continues to deal with the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, the Board of Chosen Freeholders recently announced that the county has been awarded $2.8 million dollars as part of the Sandy Homeowner/Renter Assistance Program. The State grant program will provide eligible households with up to $15,000 in total assistance for […]
By editor on COUNTY NEWS, IN THE TOWNS
SCOTCH PLAINS – Union County will sponsor a recycling event for electronic equipment on Saturday, Oct. 26, so Union County residents can get rid of unwanted computers, televisions and other electronic equipment in an environmentally proper manner. The special E-cycling event will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Union County Vo-Tech […]
By editor on ARTS / EVENTS, COUNTY NEWS, IN THE TOWNS
RAHWAY — Sarah Borges will perform at The Loft at Union County Performing Arts Center in Rahway on Friday, Oct. 26 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at www.ucpac.org. The concert is part of the on-going Split Level Concert Series which highlights critically acclaimed singer-songwriters in a uniquely intimate setting. To […]
By editor on ARTS / EVENTS, COUNTY NEWS, IN THE TOWNS, SPRINGFIELD
SPRINGFIELD — Stephen Urban, faculty member at The Calderone School of Music, recently completed his first full band studio track, which is now creating a buzz online. Urban is the head guitar instructor at CSM’s Springfield location and also teaches in East Hanover. His compositional prowess and technical skills on banjo and harmonica, along with […]
By editor on COUNTY NEWS, IN THE TOWNS, SPRINGFIELD
SPRINGFIELD — Springfield’s historic Cannon Ball House, located at 126 Morris Ave., will again be part of Union County’s Four Centuries in a Weekend on Oct. 19 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Oct. 20 from noon to 4 p.m. This Springfield landmark dates from the 18th century and its name derives from a cannon […]
By editor on COUNTY NEWS, IN THE TOWNS, NEW PROVIDENCE
NEW PROVIDENCE – The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders will sponsor a Household Special Waste Collection event on Saturday, Oct. 19, so Union County residents can get rid of outdated or unwanted household chemicals, mercury thermostats, propane tanks, and automobile tires in an environmentally safe manner. The household hazardous waste collection will take place […]
By editor on COUNTY NEWS, IN THE TOWNS
UNION COUNTY – To honor the military service of Union County recipients of the Medal of Honor, the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders has announced the commemoration of a permanent Medal of Honor Memorial at the County Complex in Elizabeth. The memorial will be dedicated in a public ceremony at the County Courthouse on […]
By editor on ARTS / EVENTS, COUNTY NEWS, IN THE TOWNS
UNION COUNTY – Hayrides and history are just part of the program this weekend at the Deserted Village for Four Centuries In A Weekend on Saturday, Oct. 19, and Sunday, Oct 20. For the younger set, there will be hayrides, games, cider pressing, archeology digs, and a visit from the ghost of David Felt. For […]
By editor on COUNTY NEWS, CRANFORD, IN THE TOWNS
CRANFORD –The Jumble Store, a non-profit thrift store, located at 110 Walnut Ave. in Cranford, is celebrating its 80th Anniversary of serving the community. The store is owned and operated by the Junior League of Elizabeth-Plainfield and serves to raise the necessary funds for the league’s charitable programs. The store was established in October 1933 […]
By editor on COUNTY NEWS, IN THE TOWNS
CRANFORD — Union County College is one of 19 community colleges across the state hosting a series of campus-based activities for the first-ever statewide NJ C4 kickoff week from Monday, Oct. 14, to Saturday, Oct. 19. Sponsored by the New Jersey Council of County Colleges’ Center for Student Success and the New Jersey Education Association, […]