Union County News

CRANFORD - The Union County Department of Parks and Recreation has announced that Independence Day fireworks scheduled to take place in Union County Parks have been canceled this year due to COVID-19.

The announcement includes fireworks at the following sites:

Cranford fireworks scheduled to take place in Nomahegan Park on July 2. 
Plainfield fireworks ...

UNION COUNTY, NJ — The freeholder board approved a budget that will not increase county taxes — the first time in nearly 20 years — to ease financial pain for residents and business owners caused by the coronavirus pandemic. 

The 2020 budget, which was unanimously passed Thursday night, promised to avoid layoffs and maintain essential county services, while having an ...

UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County freeholders have introduced a $614.918 million spending plan that maintains the tax levy at $367.295 — the same as it was last year.

The freeholders introduced the budget by a unanimous vote Thursday and also discussed federal funding the county has obtained under the CARES Act. Finance Director Bibi Taylor said the ...

UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Covid-19 Drive Thru Test Center will have new hours begining on Monday, the county announced. The facility at Kean University will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday.

The drive-through testing center is available to Union County residents who are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms. First ...

SUMMIT, NJ - Calling it "essential for both farmers and participating businesses and residents during the coronavirus crisis," Summit Mayor Nora Radest personally reached out to New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy’s office to gain approval to open the Summit Farmers Market. According to the Mayor, not only did the governor’s office approve the request, it highly ...

UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Freeholders are anticipated to introduce a 2020 spending plan Thursday that keeps taxes flat and avoids layoffs, the county announced.

Freeholder Fiscal Committee Chairman Sergio Granados said his committee found a middle ground that funds the county’s response to coronavirus and avoids staffing cuts while creating a “zero percent ...

UNION, NJ – Union County first responders wanted to show their appreciation for the work being done at the county-run COVID-19 test site at Kean University, and a drive-by parade, with fire engine and emergency vehicle sirens blaring, fit the bill.

As of April 16, the site has tested close to 8,100 Union County residents, emergency responders and medical personnel from more ...

UNION, NJ – In a letter to graduating students, Kean University’s President said they have a team of people developing a virtual commencement plan.

The letter from President Dawood Farahi said the virtual ceremony will not only include the “speeches and performances that are typically part of our commencement ceremonies, it will include the chance for each of you to shine ...

HILLSIDE, NJ - Hillside Democratic Committee Chairman Anthony Salters was charged today with allegedly filing a false tax return for tax year 2013, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced.

Salters, 57, of Hillside, New Jersey, is charged by complaint with subscribing to a false tax return. A summons was issued for Salters to appear in Newark federal court at a time to be scheduled by U.S.

CLARK, NJ — Fast winds and a severe thunderstorm are anticipated Thursday afternoon, the Weather Service said.

At 12:28 p.m., the National Weather service issued a severe thunderstorm watch in effect until 4 p.m. and a wind advisory in effect until 8 p.m.

Forecasters predict winds from the west of 15 to 25 mph with gusts of up to 45 mph, the hazardous weather outlook ...