Cranford Public Schools bond referendum tax impact is less than estimated

CRANFORD, NJ — Cranford Public Schools has announced that the district was able to secure lower rates for bonds than previously projected, meaning that residents will pay less taxes for the projects approved by the community last January in the bond referendum. In January, voters approved the Cranford Public Schools bond referendum to complete facility […]

Only two Union County football teams remain undefeated going into Week Four

UNION COUNTY, NJ — We’re now down to just two undefeated teams remaining in Union County. Rahway High School put forth a solid effort, but fell short at Somerville High School, 32-16, in last weekend’s battle of teams that got off to 3-0 starts. That leaves us with Summit High School and Arthur L. Johnson […]

2024 STEM Educational Growth Grant awarded

UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners has announced that more than $25,000 has been awarded to various Union County schools and non-profit organizations through the new STEM Educational Growth Grant, aimed at further enriching the impact of garden-based education initiatives. This grant is an extension of the Plant-A-Seed Program and […]

Regional Communications Center is first in state to receive designation

UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners has announced that the Union County Regional Communications Center has been awarded the prestigious APCO International’s Agency Training Program Certification, a Project 33 Initiative. Union County is not only the first center in the state to receive this distinguished designation but also the only […]

‘SALUDOS! From Our Neighbors’ recognizes Latin, Hispanic artists

‘SALUDOS! From Our Neighbors’ recognizes Latin, Hispanic artists

RAHWAY, NJ — The opening reception for “SALUDOS! From Our Neighbors: The sixth annual Celebration of Latin and Hispanic Artists” was hosted on Sunday, Sept. 15, at The Gallery Space, 1670 Irving St. It was presented by Mayor Raymond A. Giacobbe Jr. and Rahway’s Municipal Council. The exhibit can be seen from now through Friday, […]

Imagine trains youth facilitators and plans training for adults in October

Imagine trains youth facilitators and plans training for adults in October

MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — The staff at Imagine, A Center for Coping with Loss, is welcoming 15 new youth facilitators who participated in its two-day youth facilitator training program in August. These high school-age volunteers will help create safe spaces for Imagine’s young participants who are grieving the loss of someone close to them. During their […]

Residents alerted to beware of high fee passport services

UNION COUNTY, NJ — Residents are urged to be cautious of private companies advertising expedited passport services that charge excessively high fees. These companies often promise quicker processing times but may add unnecessary costs without delivering the faster service they claim. “These services can charge hundreds of dollars, claiming to save you time and a […]

Bike rodeo safety fair hosted at Soldiers Memorial Field

Bike rodeo safety fair hosted at Soldiers Memorial Field

SUMMIT, NJ — The city of Summit recently hosted a bike rodeo and pedestrian safety fair at Soldiers Memorial Field. The event was a part of the Mayors Wellness Campaign. Children attended the event on bikes, wearing helmets. They had fun while engaging in bicycle safety messaging. Representatives from Avenues in Motion performed helmet fit […]

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