Union County News
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January 20, 2020MATAWAN, NJ — An off-duty Roselle Park police officer fatally shot himself in the head after being involved in a crash in Matawan Sunday afternoon, authorities said.
It is with tremendous sadness that Police Chief Daniel J. McCaffery announces the passing of Roselle Park Police Officer Edward Nortrup. Patrolman Nortrup was a 13-year veteran of the Roselle Park Police ...
ELIZABETH, NJ — A female corrections officer working at the Union County Jail has lodged a lawsuit claiming her supervisor made daily sexual overtures to her, and the county retaliated when she complained of sexual harassment.
The lawsuit filed in Superior Court in Elizabeth Dec. 3 claims that Sgt. Christopher Smidt, of Colonia, sexually harassed Officer Monique Hall on a daily basis in ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County freeholder board has taken action against New York City’s Special One-Time Assistance (SOTA) policy, which has relocated several homeless families from the city to several Union County municipalities.
At their meeting Thursday night, the freeholders passed the following resolution:
“A Resolution urging New Jersey State Attorney General ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Freeholder Chair Bette Jane Kowalski, Freeholder Sergio Granados, and Freeholder Rebecca Williams have been re-elected to the county’s Board of Chosen Freeholders, official election results show. All three freeholders will serve three-year terms beginning in 2020.
A total of five candidates ran for three seats on the freeholder board. The three democratic ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Sheriff’s Office is in the process of recruiting two new officers – with four legs each.
The two canines would join the office’s K-9 Search & Rescue Unit, which works with various law enforcement agencies both inside and outside the county.
“The K-9 Search & Rescue Unit’s assignments include searching buildings, ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — On Sunday, Nov. 3, you can join other families in a special walking event called "Stroll & Roll" that celebrates the natural beauty of public parks and trails. The FreeWalkers, a non-profit dedicated to getting everyone walking, is hosting a special "family walk" that begins in Echo Lake Park in Mountainside. Meet by the gazebo starting ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The freeholder board has authorized funding for the county’s Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) program, which trains law enforcement and mental health professionals to effectively interact with and assist individuals in crisis.
“It’s practical training for both law enforcement personnel, as well as mental health professionals,” said Acting ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — All 21 municipalities have received grant money from the Union County Open Space, Recreation, and Historic Preservation Trust Fund. Freeholder Sergio Granados and Freeholder Chair Bette Jane Kowalski presented officials from each municipality with their award during the freeholder board meeting Thursday night.
A total of $1.4 million in grants were split among the ...
The mild fall weather continues to attract anglers to lakes and ponds in Union County parks, and now they have a convenient way to safely dispose of used fishing line. Specially designed “Reel in and Recycle” bins are now located at several popular fishing spots throughout the County parks system.
The new bins are part of an effort to reduce litter in local waterways. They are ...
Union County educators looking for a fun activity for their students can sign up for a special presentation by the volunteer 4-H Master Tree Stewards of Union County.
Now in its 25th year, the Tree Steward program provides fourth grade classes across the county with an hour-long interactive lesson on tree biology, tree products, tree care, and tree appreciation.
“The Master Tree ...
