Richard Codey announces retirement

Richard Codey announces retirement

UNION COUNTY, NJ — Richard Codey will be retiring from the state legislature at the end of the year, concluding a 50 year run in office that included stints as an assemblyman, senator and governor. “Why? Because it’s time,” Codey said in a statement. “Time to step aside and watch the next generation do their […]

Union County installs state-of-the-art water filling stations in local parks

UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners has announced, as part of Commissioner Chairperson Sergio Granados’ “Building a Stronger Union County” initiative, the installation of new water filling stations in several parks across Union County. These modern and innovative fountains, equipped with advanced features, such as a water bottle filling station, […]

Lieutenant governor laid to rest at state funeral

Lieutenant governor laid to rest at state funeral

NEWARK, NJ — Lt. Gov. Sheila Y. Oliver was laid to rest after a state funeral that included remarks from governors, congressional representatives, ministers, county and locally elected officials, a Grammy award-winning singer and the late lieutenant governor herself. After lying in state for a day in Trenton at the state house and a day […]

Union County Vo-Tech gets $33 million to expand and improve

Union County Vo-Tech gets $33 million to expand and improve

Union County Vocational-Technical Schools will receive $33 million to expand and improve facilities on its campus. Senate President Nicholas Scutari made the official public announcement at the school’s Board of Education meeting on Wednesday, July 26, alongside Union County Commissioner Chairperson Sergio Granados, Commissioner Vice-Chairperson Kimberly Palmieri-Mouded, and Commissioners Lourdes Leon and Bette Jane Kowalski, […]

Union County Local Arts Grant Program to accept applications for 2024

UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners has announced that applications to the 2024 Local Arts Grant Program will be accepted by the Union County Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs, a division of the Union County Department of Parks and Recreation. “The Local Arts Grant Program provides significant support for […]

Union County Child Seat Inspection Program is available for residents

Union County Child Seat Inspection Program is available for residents

UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners would like to remind its residents of our ongoing Child Seat Inspection Program. “The Child Seat Inspection Program stands as one of Union County’s most invaluable resources, demonstrating our commitment to safeguarding our children,” said Commissioner Chairperson Sergio Granados. “Through meticulous inspections, expert guidance […]

Union County high school football scrimmages begin

Union County high school football scrimmages begin

UNION COUNTY, NJ — Football scrimmages are now almost as highly-anticipated as the first weekend of regular season games across the state, especially since the start of the high school football season in New Jersey seems to be earlier now than it ever was before. Official practice, shoulder pads and all, commences for every school […]

Girls soccer teams ready to begin in Union County

UNION COUNTY, NJ — Last year, as many as 10 girls soccer teams in Union County finished with winning records. The competition went down to the wire on many occasions and then some. Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School defeated Cranford High School on kicks from the penalty mark in one Union County Tournament semifinal. Then, Westfield […]

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