NEW JERSEY -- Touting the benefits of vaccination in curbing the spread of COVID-19, Gov. Phil Murphy at his press briefing today said that he anticipates that the CDC and the FDA will give the green light to Pfizer’s emergency use authorization application to vaccinate adolescents between the ages of 12 to 15. Murphy added that the New Jersey Dept. of Health is currently ...

NEWARK, NJ - NJ TRANSIT has announced a new partnership in a statement on May 4 to help get more New Jersey residents vaccinated. The partnership called VAXRide should help approximately 11,000 residents get free rides to both public and private vaccination destinations. 

Novartis, a NJ based healthcare company, is the program’s lead sponsor with a commitment of $120,000 for the ...

TRENTON, NJ -- With COVID-19 numbers trending decisively in the right direction and New Jersey progressing toward its adult-age vaccination goals, Gov. Murphy on Monday announced an additional easing of restrictions, including a removal of all percentage capacity limits for indoor and outdoor businesses, a lifting of the prohibition on indoor bar seating, and an end to the outdoor ...

UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Pfizer vaccine opened to children 12 – 15 in New Jersey Wednesday night, state health officials said.

The state Health Department in a statement said that following federal authorization of the Pfizer vaccine for children in that age range, it is allowing the vaccine to be administered to those children.

“With today’s recommendations, ...

ELIZABETH, NJ - In an effort to ensure that as many county residents are vaccinated as possible, the Union County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday announced a door-to-door campaign aimed at reaching the unvaccinated that will begin at the end of May throughout the County. 

The announcement is part of a comprehensive outreach plan that involves a transition to a new pre-registration ...

ROSELLE, NJ - Six Grace Wilday Junior High School students enjoyed a surprise visit from Kean University President Dr. Lamont Repollet on May 4 as part of their acceptance into the Kean Scholar Academy.

Kean University's innovative dual-enrollment program offers select students the chance to earn up to 24 college credits during their high school years, while providing mentoring and other ...

ROSELLE, NJ - Grace Wilday Junior High School students had a great time last week painting and decorating the school’s Little Free Library, which was donated by members of the Borough Council. The Little Free Library is located in front of the school at 400 Brooklawn Avenue.

“We are excited that the community, local library, and teachers have already filled our Little ...

UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Pfizer vaccine opened to children 12 – 15 in New Jersey Wednesday night, state health officials said.

The state Health Department in a statement said that following federal authorization of the Pfizer vaccine for children in that age range, it is allowing the vaccine to be administered to those children.

“With today’s recommendations, ...

ROSELLE, NJ - Rick Smiley brings more than 30 years of experience in local government to the Borough of Roselle as its new Business Administrator.

“Together with the Mayor and Council, we are working to create a better Roselle for our residents, both short and long term,” Smiley said. “I appreciate this opportunity to join this wonderful community and look forward to helping ...

ROSELLE, NJ - Borough of Roselle officials and volunteers distributed 700 boxes of food to residents on Tuesday, May 4 as part of the Borough’s Emergency Food Distribution event.

The event was orchestrated by Council President Denise Wilkerson in partnership with Councilwoman Cindy Thomas, Nancy Bolden from Roselle First CDC, and 4My City, a non-profit organization committed to ...

ROSELLE, NJ - A 2-year-old child is safe and has been reunited with his family after being briefly kidnapped in a vehicle that was stolen outside a Roselle home Thursday night, acting Union County Prosecutor Lyndsay V. Ruotolo and Roselle Police Chief Brian Barnes jointly announced Friday.

“The diligent work of our Roselle Police Department, along with county police, not only ensured ...

ROSELLE PARK, NJ - The Roselle Park Police Department is always looking for new and improved ways to better serve Roselle Park citizens. According to the CDC, one in 54 children have been identified with Autism Spectrum Disorder. In light of April being Autism Awareness Month, the need for tools and strategies to assist those with autism is clear. Although police are trained to handle ...

ROSELLE, NJ - Washington Elementary School congratulates its winners of the district-wide Women’s History Month Poster and Essay Competition. Winners included Krystlenicolle Babagay, Ella Labat and Lisette Marin, who respectively took first, second and third place in the poster competition, as well as Mellany Sorto and Matthew Ceesay, who won second and third prize in the essay ...

ROSELLE PARK, NJ - Starting this Monday, May 3, the Casano Community Center will be reopening. The center will be open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. 

Throughout the week, the Casano Center will be hosting recreational programs, including yoga and meditation, zumba, senior aerobics, BINGO, and trips to the mall. All programs are first-come, first-serve and subject to all ...

TRENTON, NJ — Struggling under coronavirus restrictions and travel limitations, New Jersey’s tourism industry took a major hit last year, with the number of people visiting the state — and the amount of money they spent — registering dramatic declines, according to the state’s 2020 tourism report.

While the number of visitors declined to 84.6 million — a 27% ...

LINDEN/ROSELLE, NJ — The Linden-Roselle Sewerage Authority is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Purchasing/Contract Manager for a Public Authority in Linden, NJ. 

Responsibilities include administrating the Authority's purchasing system in conformance with the public purchasing law, reviewing bid specifications, review the performance of vendors and ...

PLAINFIELD, NJ — Erick Rodriguez, Lucas Kidder and Nasir Powell had two hits each, scoring a combined 7 runs, to lead Plainfield to a crushing 21-2 win at home over Roselle Park on Tuesday.

Cameron Smith threw a strong 3 innings for the win, while striking out 6 batters. Bryan Williams and Powell, Coach Sean Radu said, ran wild on the bases, with 5 stolen bases each.

The pitching team ...

UNION COUNTY, NJ — Voters will have a choice to vote by mail or in-person in the June 8 primary election, but drop boxes are here to stay, county officials said. Whichever way voters decide to cast their votes, the registration deadline is May 18.

Since Gov. Phil Murphy announced the primary election will be mostly in-person, Union County Board of Elections Administrator Nicole DiRado ...

ROSELLE PARK, NJ - American Legion Post 60 has nominated Loren Harms as Grand Marshal for the Borough of Roselle Park’s Annual Memorial Day Parade scheduled for Monday, May 31, 2021. 

Harms was raised in Kenilworth before enlisting in the United States Air Force in 1968. He was later stationed at Seymour Johnson AFB in Goldsboro, N.C. where he was attached to the Fourth Combat ...

ROSELLE, NJ - The Union County Board of Commissioners recognized 55 women with the 2021 Union County SHero Award including Eileen Kelly of Roselle Park and Michele Ford of Roselle. The award is administered by the Union County Office on Women, and was created to help raise awareness about the contributions of women in Union County during the COVID-19 crisis.

“This award recognizes women ...

ROSELLE, NJ - More Little Free Libraries are popping up around the Borough in an effort to encourage good reading habits, thanks to generous donations and the support of Council members John Fortuna and Brandon Bernier.

A Little Free Library is a “take a book, return a book” free book exchange where residents can donate magazines, newspapers and even school supplies.

As a part ...