ROSELLE PARK, NJ - The Union County Board of County Commissioners informs residents that there will be additional free COVID-19 vaccines and testing available at convenient pop-up clinics throughout the County during the month of September. The upcoming clinics will be held in Westfield, Rahway, Scotch Plains, and Roselle Park.

Third doses of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines for ...

UNION COUNTY, NJ — A flash flood watch is in effect from Wednesday afternoon through late Wednesday night, according to the National Weather Service.

The flash flood watch is in effect for portions of northeast New Jersey and southeast New York, including the following areas, in northeast New Jersey: Eastern Bergen, Eastern Essex, Eastern Passaic, Eastern Union, Hudson, Western Bergen, ...

ROSELLE, NJ - The Roselle Public Library has announced a variety of daily programs for the fall, geared towards kids of all ages.

Programs will be offered both virtually and outside, Monday through Friday. Mondays kick off with a virtual Knitting/Crocheting at 5 p.m. Tuesdays feature outdoor Storytime Crafts at 3:30 p.m., and Wednesdays offer virtual Pajama Storytime at 7 p.m. Thursdays will ...

ROSELLE, NJ - Dr. Charles C. Polk Elementary School students are starting the school year off right, thanks to a donation of 350 backpacks from the International WeLoveU Foundation and Congressman Donald Payne Jr. (D-10). 

Payne and WeLoveU joined the Polk School community on September 9 for a special book bag giveaway, held in the school’s gym at 1100 Warren ...

ROSELLE, NJ - Roselle Public Schools celebrated the first day of school as it welcomed back masked students on September 7.

After students spent up to fifteen months out of the classroom because of the pandemic, schools throughout the district featured balloons, lively music and photo stations for everyone to enjoy. Washington Elementary School went all-out with a big “Welcome ...

ELIZABETH, NJ — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) officially opened a Disaster Relief Center (DRC) in Elizabeth on Thursday, September 16. The DRC is located at the O’Donnell Dempsey Senior Center on 618 Salem Avenue. The building is a Quonset hut, adjacent to one of the Housing Authority of the City of Elizabeth’s buildings: the O’Donnell-Dempsey ...

ROSELLE/ROSELLE PARK, NJ - Roselle and Roselle Park officials met with Congressman Donald Payne Jr. on September 9 via Zoom to discuss Post-Storm Ida support, FEMA, and infrastructure needs for both Boroughs.

“We appreciate Congressman Payne, Senator Cryan and all that joined this call to discuss the impact of Tropical Storm Ida on both Boroughs,” said Roselle Mayor Donald Shaw.

ROSELLE/ROSELLE PARK, NJ — Four New Jersey counties — Union, Essex, Hudson and Mercer — were added Friday to the Federal Emergency Management Agency disaster declaration to provide individuals who were impacted by Hurricane Ida with assistance. This is in addition to the six counties that were initially included in the declaration by FEMA, and public assistance that was granted ...

ROSELLE PARK, NJ - The Roselle Park Police Department announced on Tuesday that retired Roselle Park Police Captain Manuel (Manny) Jimenez passed away after a long courageous battle. Jimenez volunteered at the 9/11 World Trade Center site and developed illnesses attributed to that service.

Jimenez began his law enforcement career in 1992 and retired after twenty-eight years of service. He ...

WESTFIELD, NJ — Union County was added Friday to a disaster declaration that enables the Federal Emergency Management Agency to provide individual assistance* to people impacted by Tropical Storm Ida.

PREVIOUSLY: Westfield Businesses, Homeowners Wait on Feds for Ida Aid

Though across Union County Ida left five people dead and numerous others displaced by ...

ROSELLE, NJ - Job seekers and employers may find the perfect match at the next hire-on-the-spot job fair sponsored by the Union County Board of County Commissioners on Thursday, September 22, at the Warinanco Sports Center in Union County’s Warinanco Park, located at 1 Park Drive in Roselle. The job fair will be open from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

FedEx, ...

ROSELLE PARK, NJ - The 2021 USA Football Heart of a Giant Award announced their second set of outstanding Tri-State area high school football player nominees open for voting, including Roselle Park's Melvin Claudio. Melvin was nominated by his coaches for his commitment, teamwork, will, character and dedication.  

Melvin is described as caring, mature, and resilient. Melvin ...

ROSELLE, NJ - Sean Illenye scored the overtime winner for the Spotswood High School boys varsity soccer team on Monday to give the Chargers a 2-1 victory over Roselle High School. Illenye scored on a corner from Aiden Scher with three minutes remaining in the second overtime of the game. Aiden Collins put Spotswood on the scoreboard in the first half, giving the Chargers a 1-0 lead at the ...

ELIZABETH, NJ - Golfers will tee up to boost services for people with disabilities and youth at risk in New Jersey at the Community Access Unlimited Annual Golf Classic on Monday, September 27.

CAU is thrilled to welcome supporters in person at Cedar Hill Golf and Country Club in Livingston. The event starts at 8 a.m. Attendees will also enjoy a cocktail reception and silent ...

ROSELLE, NJ - The Union County Board of County Commissioners would like to invite all residents to Ride for Freedom XXV, hosted by Rolling Thunder Inc.®, New Jersey Chapter 2 on September 19.  

Departing from Warinanco Park on to St. George’s Avenue in Roselle, kickstands will go up and the motorcycle rides will begin at 11:30 a.m. sharp.

“The ...

LIVINGSTON, NJ - Golfers will tee up to boost services for people with disabilities and youth at risk in New Jersey at the Community Access Unlimited Annual Golf Classic on Sept. 27.

CAU is thrilled to welcome supporters in person at Cedar Hill Golf and Country Club in Livingston. The event starts at 8 a.m. Attendees will also enjoy a cocktail reception and silent auction with ...