UNION COUNTY, NJ — Union County employees were recognized for their artistic efforts at the 15th annual Exhibit and Contest for County of Union Employees and their Families. It took place at the Elizabethtown Gas Company, located at Liberty Hall Center in Union. The three judges included Marguerite Brennan, Lawrence Cappiello and Frank Falotico. Marguerite Brennan […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — A total of $1.5 million in grant money was awarded to 21 municipalities throughout Union County. The funds are intended to support street repairs and economic development. As part of his chairman’s initiatives for 2016, Union County Freeholder Bruce H. Bergen would like to see the money go to street repairs due […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Corey James, founder of Painting Pictures — a nonprofit organization that helps at-risk teens — recently released his new book, just weeks after National Youth Violence Prevention Week. Titled after James’ organization, the book — “Painting Pictures: Reframing the World of Inner City Youth” — shares the story of James’ work with […]
Although the FairTax® — H.R.25/ S.155 — is a national consumption tax on new goods and services and government spending and will eliminate all federal taxes on income and investment, it also features a ‘rebate in advance’ also called a prebate, which is based on family size. Additionally, this column will explain the dynamic-positive effect it will have on manufacturing […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — It was an emotional evening as state Sen. Richard Codey spoke at the National Alliance on Mental Illness of Union County monthly meeting on April 26 in Westfield at the American Legion building. He remains dedicated to the cause of educating the public about mental illness by working with the Codey Foundation […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Union, Cranford, Berkeley Heights and New Providence were chosen to receive Sustainable Jersey grants funded by the Public Service Enterprise Group Foundation at a meeting held in Cranford on April 12. They will go toward the implementation of several projects targeted at environmental concerns such as water conservation and park revitalization. “Environmental, […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Reacting to Jersey City Mayor Steve Fulop’s declaration that he may not want a casino located in his city after all, state Sen. Raymond Lesniak issued a statement saying that the new gaming facility would be “more than welcome in Elizabeth,” the largest city in Lesniak’s legislative district. “If Mayor Fulop doesn’t […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Lisa Sepetjian’s brightly-colored blazer cannot compete with her dazzling smile as she walks briskly down the hall of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Union County, located in Union. Close by in the large gymnasium you can hear the sounds of a basketball game in progress. Darting back and forth across the […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Department of Parks and Recreation has concluded its annual Deer Management Program, which ran from the beginning of January through February 12. The program, which was supervised by Union County police and the New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife, operated in six county parks and one municipal park, […]
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Union County is working on a new transportation master plan that will provide the framework for transportation planning and investment for the county and its municipalities. The new plan, which will be completed by June, will be conducted by the Bureau of Transportation Planning, Division of Strategic Planning and Intergovernmental Relations in […]