By Peter Fiorilla on COUNTY NEWS
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Sticky notes flush with resident input were scattered across Union County-provided maps, strategically placed at areas of concern. There’s too much congestion here, a bridge needs attention there, this section of the road is unsafe for biking. The notes grew in number as the night wore on, each highlighting a transportation problem […]
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UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Rutgers Master Gardeners of Union County have been part of the Union County community for almost 30 years, and last month the members of this all-volunteer program were recognized by their peers with Joint Legislative Resolutions in their honor from the New Jersey Senate and Assembly. “Every year our master […]
By Peter Fiorilla on COUNTY NEWS
Astronomers club meets at Sperry Observatory with telescopes pointed at the sky each week
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Every Friday night at the multi-domed Sperry Observatory, with only the stars illuminating the crowded interiors of the East and West domes, dozens of amateur astronomers and enthusiasts cluster around massive, high-end telescopes, for a chance at seeing out-of-this-world sights. Anyone can attend the public viewings, which are hosted at Cranford’s Union […]
By Peter Fiorilla on COUNTY NEWS
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The $225 million settlement in August between ExxonMobil and the state — which appeared to end a contentious, 11-year court battle — is being appealed by environmental groups and emphatically disputed by Sen. Raymond Lesniak, who is also now arguing that corporations such as Exxon are evading New Jersey taxes.} Superior Court […]
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UNION COUNTY, NJ — A Union County grand jury has returned a four-count indictment against a Somerset County man accused of carrying out a fatal gang-related shooting outside a Plainfield restaurant in 2010, acting Union County Prosecutor Grace H. Park announced last week. Richard Culver, 26, of North Plainfield is charged with murder, attempted murder, […]
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UNION COUNTY, NJ — The National Science Foundation has awarded $3 million to researchers at the NYU Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development and Stanford University Graduate School of Education to create a language-focused science curriculum for fifth-graders to be used in Elizabeth Public Schools and schools in California. The four-year project, which […]
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* – Indicates election winners All information according to the Union County clerk’s office BERKELEY HEIGHTS, VOTE FOR TWO Robert Cianciulli – 867 (27.51%) *Christine Reilly – 1,376 (43.65%) *Doug Reinstein – 899 (28.52%) Write-in – 54 (.18%) CLARK, VOTE FOR THREE *Scott Bohm – 991 (25.12%) *Robert Smorol, Jr. – 983 (24.92%) […]
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UNION COUNTY, NJ — Union County Police and Fire Pipes and Drums will host its 15th annual Pub Night on Friday, Nov. 6, at 7 p.m. at the Kenilworth Veterans Center, 33 South 21st St. in Kenilworth. Union County’s only bagpipe band will honor the South Monmouth Fire Chiefs Association and Fairleigh Dickinson University Assistant Dean […]
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UNION COUNTY, NJ — Union County’s volunteer trail stewards are hikers, bird watchers, nature lovers, equestrians and just about anyone else who enjoys being outdoors and giving back to the community. Join in the fun and camaraderie by coming to the Trail Steward/Adopt-a-Trail orientation meeting on Saturday, Oct. 31, at the Trailside Nature and Science […]
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UNION COUNTY, NJ — Burlesque is back. “Uncle Floyd’s Last Authentic American Traveling Burlesque Show” recreates a lost theatrical art at the Union County Performing Arts Center Mainstage on Nov. 13 at 8 p.m. This musical extravaganza brings back classic comedy, timeless tunes, and spirited dance numbers in one of the true indigenous American art […]