UNION, NJ — It was a bittersweet day for the students in Burnet Middle School’s vocal and instrumental ensembles as they competed in “Music in the Parks” on June 7, without the leadership of Michael Hamilton, their music teacher; but that didn’t stop the young musicians from shining. Although Hamilton, who is recovering from a serious […]
UNION, NJ — The historic barn at the Caldwell Parsonage in Union, which serves as a museum and home of the Union Township Historical Society for more than 60 years, recently got a fresh coat of paint and a new lease on life. Last month, UTHS members and friends gathered together for some team work as […]
UNION, NJ — Union’s active older adults gathered for an evening of dinner and dancing at the Kenilworth VFW for the third annual Gateway Family YMCA, Five Points Branch “Senior Prom” on June 16. The event featured dinner, a disc jockey at the turntables, a photo booth to capture the memories and, of course, the crowning […]
UNION, NJ — Township of Union Parents for Change, a parent advocacy group that supports improving education, took its cause to Kean University on Saturday, June 10, with a forum it called “It Takes a Village.” Paul Casey, one of the founders of Parents for Change, said “It Takes a Village” speaks to the core philosophy […]
UNION, NJ — The Women’s Club of Union, formerly known as the Women’s Club of Connecticut Farms, is celebrating 95 years of service to the community. The WCU was recently awarded certificates by the state and national councils in honor of its 95th anniversary. The club is part of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs, a […]
UNION, NJ — Award-winning Hollywood actor and Union High School Class of 1973 graduate Ray Liotta was recently inducted into the New Jersey Hall of Fame during a lavish red carpet ceremony that took place on May 7 in Asbury Park. Liotta entered the prestigious hall alongside 13 other Garden State greats who included musician/actor Wyclef […]
Quincy Bryant, baseball shortstop Quincy is a great student and athlete, and an an AP and honors student at UHS. He is the model senior that any coach would want in his program. He works extremely hard, puts the program first and is willing to do whatever coaches ask him to win games. He has […]
Sydney Santiago, UHS softball shortstop “Sydney is a four-year varsity starter and captain who has helped her team out in any way she could. Being a part of Union softball since she was 10 years old, she is an extremely hardworking young lady and a passionate player. Sydney is a leader both on and off […]
UNION, NJ — On Saturday, May 6, Union residents were invited to “light up the night” at the township’s first annual Lantern Run 5K and Food Truck Festival. The family-friendly event featured a nighttime 5K, for which residents dressed up in costume, decorated themselves with glow-sticks and flashlights, and ran a certified course. The run […]
UNION, NJ — Residents of Union’s Green Lane neighborhood are up in arms about the latest construction project under way on the campus of neighboring Kean University. The neighborhood, which lies between Kean University and the Union Train Station, has been the site of ongoing development of businesses and multi-dwelling units for a number of years. […]