Roselle Top Stories
By KATHY CRYAN
February 18, 2025
UNION, NJ – A train derailment at the Union Train Station has caused extensive track damage in the area and suspended train service from Cranford to Newark Tuesday morning.According to Union Fire Chief Greg Ricciardi, multiple fire department units are on scene this morning along with New Jersey ...
SUMMIT, NJ - The New Jersey Jazz Society is adding a Vocal Performance category to its 2025 Juried Scholarship Competition.The deadline for this year’s applications is no later than March 28 at 11:59 p.m. ET. There are now six awards:$1,000 for Jazz Performance$1,000 for Original Composition$1.000 ...
CAMDEN, NJ — Salt and brine used on the roads during recent winter weather and drought conditions in New Jersey may cause your tap water to taste salty, according to a news release Friday from New Jersey American Water. “(We) can confirm that water we’re providing customers continues to meet ...
ROSELLE, NJ - The Elizabeth Development Company and VETS4U, in partnership with the Borough of Roselle, invite interested residents to an informational session regarding upcoming registered apprenticeship applications. The informational session will be held on February 19 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at ...
ROSELLE, NJ - A Roselle National Guard Airman was among several members of the New York Air National Guard who were promoted in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership. Nixon Castro from Roselle, N.J., assigned to the 105th Airlift Wing, received a promotion on ...
ROSELLE, NJ — The Borough of Roselle hosted a Black History Month flag raising Tuesday.Members of the community and elected leaders including Assemblywoman Annette Quijano, Senator Joseph Cryan, Commissioner Betty Jane Kowalski and Union County Commissioner Vice Chairman Joseph Bodek attended.In ...
TRENTON, NJ — A bill that would vastly reduce plastic waste in New Jersey won narrow support from lawmakers amid criticism from business groups and praise from environmentalists.The legislation, S-3398, was approved Monday by a 3-2 vote in the Senate Environment and Energy Committee, with Democrats ...
ROSELLE, NJ - The Borough of Roselle invites residents of all ages to celebrate Black History Month. Mayor Donald Shaw and the Roselle Borough Council are holding a Black History Month celebration at the Anthony Amalfe Community Center on February 15 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The celebration will ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Three Union County Parks will get upgrades if they’re approved for Green Acres funding through the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.Unami Park in Garwood and Westfield would get ADA-compliant improvements, including an inclusive playground and an ADA-compliant ...
ROSELLE, NJ - In a social media post, the Roselle Police Department warns residents to be aware of a new scam threat called Double Clickjacking. Double clickjacking is utilized by attackers to trick users into authorizing sensitive actions using double-clicking while bypassing any existing ...
ROSELLE, NJ - Sugercane Productions and the Civic Knights in partnership with the Roselle Memorial Library invite residents to attend The Underground Experience. A Black History Month production, The Underground Experience takes attendees on an immersive walk through history. Shows are available at ...
ELIZABETH, NJ — Salaries for the members of the Union County Board of Commissioners and other county officials are expected to increase from what they were in 2024.The 2025 salaries are expected to be approved at the Commissioners' next meeting, scheduled for Feb. 6. Top paid county positions for ...
ROSELLE, NJ - The Roselle Board of Education recognized the achievements of students and educators, as well as honored retiring staff members, at its monthly meeting on Monday. The board recognized three students who achieved perfect scores on the 2024 New Jersey Student Learning ...
TRENTON, NJ — “We want you back!” NJ lawmakers told the nation’s nomadic Miss America, urging the competition to return in 2025 “and every year thereafter.”A resolution pleading with event organizers to come back was passed by the state Assembly by a voice vote, with no objections, on Thursday.
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — Echo Lake Dog Park, which was expected to re-open Jan. 31, will now re-open on or about Feb. 7, a county spokesperson said.“The reopening has been delayed by approximately one week due to weather-related factors affecting the contractor's timeline,” county spokesperson Kelly ...
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey elementary teachers may soon find furry friends in their classrooms. The state Senate on Thursday unanimously passed a bipartisan bill establishing a pilot program to place therapy dogs in elementary school wellness programs. School districts including Barnegat, Clifton and ...
TRENTON, NJ — Sean Lavin was a Mercer County sheriff’s officer who responded to Hurricane Katrina’s devastation of New Orleans in 2005. His memories of finding those who didn’t survive left him sleepless afterward and triggered post-traumatic stress disorder, he said. “Not one of us were OK with ...
TRENTON, NJ — Business leaders failed to persuade lawmakers Monday to drop a bill requiring stores to warn gift-card buyers about potential fraud.Assembly bill A-4636 would compel retailers to post information about how the cards can be manipulated and made worthless. Businesses that fail to ...
TRENTON, NJ — A bill to increase the safety of inflatable bouncy houses – typically rented for backyard birthday parties and parking lot carnivals – was approved Monday by the Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee.The measure, A3433, would require bouncy houses to include anchors and stakes. It would ...
TRENTON, NJ — New moms who work as New Jersey state troopers or professional firefighters may gain guaranteed paid time off with their babies and other job benefits under legislation approved Monday in Trenton.Supporters in the Assembly public safety committee said such first responders now ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ - The Underground Experience, a new show courtesy of Sugarcane Productions, is coming to Union County. Created by Sugarcane Productions founder Mohamed S. Jalloh, this theatrical production takes audiences on an interactive journey through pivotal moments in Black ...
ROSELLE, NJ - The Borough of Roselle Common Council passed several resolutions in their latest meeting on Tuesday, including a shared services agreement with the City of Linden. The agreement between the Borough and Linden is for construction official services. Other passed resolutions include the ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Parents often encourage their children to do the right thing even when no one is watching. But for millions of viewers, this message of acting with integrity recently spotlighted a Westfield resident, mother of five and Union County Commissioner whose chance visit to Manny’s Diner ...
ROSELLE, NJ - The Roselle Boys Varsity Basketball Team claimed their seventh victory of the season on Tuesday, beating Brearley 58-39. The victory moves Roselle to 7-5 on the season. Kenny Dicette led the Rams with 26 points, eight rebounds, and two blocks. Zaire Hopson had three steals. Brandon ...
ROSELLE, NJ - The Borough of Roselle commemorated the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on January 20, with its annual flag-raising ceremony at Borough Hall.“We host a number of flag raisings each year. This one is significant because Dr. King’s legacy continues to touch all of us and point to ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — Has your pooch been missing Echo Lake Dog Park? You should be able to bring Fido once again starting Jan. 31, county officials estimate.The dog park has been closed to the public since August as improvements, funded by the American Rescue Plan Act, took place.The improvements ...
NEW JERSEY – Got the sniffles and chills? Phlegm making you queasy?That's no surprise to the federal Centers of Disease Control (CDC), which says acute respiratory cases of influenza, COVID-19, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) are on the rise in the Garden State and at nationwide elevated ...
ROSELLE, NJ - The Borough of Roselle held its 2025 Reorganization Meeting on January 3. Oaths of Office were administered to Second Ward Councilman Brandon Bernier and Fifth Ward Councilwoman Rosetta McCamery. The Board elected Cindy Thomas as the 2025 Council President. Additionally, Mayor Donald ...
ROSELLE, NJ - The Rotary Club of Roselle-Roselle Park presented its January Student of the Month awards to high school seniors during its recent breakfast meetings at the Anthony Almaffe Community Center in Roselle. Students of the Month is a service project of the Rotary Club of Roselle-Roselle ...
ROSELLE, NJ - The Borough of Roselle invites residents to its Martin Luther King Jr. Flag Raising Ceremony on Monday, January 20 at Roselle Borough Hall. Union County Commissioner Sergio Granados and the Union County Board of County Commissioners will be in attendance to make a special presentation ...