Roselle Top Stories
By CHARLIE DELUCA
May 10, 2026
ROSELLE, NJ – Roselle Mayor Donald Shaw announced last week that the borough will be receiving a grant from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s Solid Waste Division. The funds, totaling $42,980, is part of the Clean Communities initiative that helps local municipalities across ...
ROSELLE, NJ – With Mother’s Day just a few hours away, Roselle celebrated a little early as the Anthony Almafe Center played host to the annual Mother’s Day Luncheon on Saturday afternoon. The event, organized by the Roselle Parks and Recreation Department, honored the legacy of mothers and was ...
ROSELLE, NJ — Roselle’s Planning Board tabled a measure to approve an electrical substation project undertaken by PSE&G until their June meeting following public outcry.The meeting, which occurred on May 6 at Borough Hall, included a presentation by PSE&G on their proposed plan to ...
TRENTON, NJ — Widespread networks of automated license plate surveillance cameras that create hoards of data used to track motorists are under increasing scrutiny by lawmakers and privacy advocates in the wake of their recent use in ICE arrests.Lawmakers in New Jersey and 34 other states have ...
ROSELLE, NJ – Local artists and community organizations in Roselle are among the recipients of funding through the 2026 Union County HEART (History, Education, Arts Reaching Thousands) Grant Program. The Union County Board of County Commissioners announced on Wednesday that more than 80 artists, ...
ROSELLE, NJ — Roselle Public Schools is officially introducing a new district initiative that’s designed to prepare students for success in college, careers and life.Titled ‘The Portrait of a Graduate’, the forward-thinking framework is an effort that aligns with the district’s Vision 2027 ...
ROSELLE, NJ — Roselle’s Board of Education held a special meeting on May 4th to consider a specific update to the District's Long Range Facilities Plan (LRFP).The Board approved a resolution to authorize Netta Architects, LLC to submit schematic design and LRFP amendments to the NJ Department of ...
ROSELLE, NJ – After a lengthy debate and much deliberation, the Borough of Roselle Council approved the introduction of the 2026 budget by a vote of 4-2 during the regular meeting on April 29.The budget includes $61 million in total appropriation with a 3.7% tax levy increase for Roselle residents, ...
ROSELLE, NJ – As the weather warms up and people start to enjoy the outdoors more, the Borough of Roselle is running a free rabies clinic for six days at Borough Hall.For two weekends, May 1–3 and May 15–17, Roselle and Union County residents can bring their dog or cat to Borough Hall to receive a ...
ROSELLE, NJ – On Tuesday night, Councilman Brandon Bernier hosted his monthly 2nd Ward Community Meeting at Agape House of Worship Prayer Chapel. State Senator Joe Cryan joined the discussion as well, focusing on statewide issues such as surveillance pricing, gun safety measures, and school ...
ROSELLE/ELIZABETH, NJ — A man who worked as a school bus aide in Roselle is accused of sexually assaulting two children with autism who rode his bus.“The allegations in this case represent a profound betrayal of trust and a direct threat to the safety of our most vulnerable residents," Union County ...
ROSELLE, NJ — The Roselle Board of Education's meeting on Monday highlighted district successes, transparent communication and commitment to the community.While the 2026-2027 Roselle Public School Budget was the main focus of the evening’s agenda, the meeting included updates from the board's ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Union County says it hit its goal for the 2025-2026 deer management program, which resulted in providing more than 11,000 meals for families in need with the venison that resulted.One hundred and eighty-five deer were killed during the 2025-2026 deer management program, according to ...
ROSELLE, NJ — The Roselle Board of Education approved the final 2026-2027 Roselle Public Schools Budget on April 27. The final budget includes roughly $88.6 million in expenditures, a 4.6% decrease from the current academic year.Dr. Melissa Simmons, interim business administrator, presented the ...
ROSELLE, NJ – The Borough Council is scheduled to introduce and vote to approve the 2026 calendar year budget for 2026 at the body’s meeting on Wednesday, April 29. After the borough council meeting was postponed last week due to an unannounced reason, the budget discussion is expected to take up ...
ROSELLE, NJ — Roselle is gearing up for its annual Juneteenth celebration.It will be held on Friday, June 19, on Chestnut Street.The community block party features DJ Qua and Friends.The borough is inviting church choirs, African dance groups, performers of all kinds and cultural vendors to take ...
ROSELLE, NJ — The borough of Roselle’s Board of Education is scheduled to meet on Monday, April 27th to discuss the upcoming school year's budget.According to a public notice on the board’s website, a public hearing will be held regarding the budget for the 2026-2027 school year. The public notice ...
ROSELLE, NJ — High marks for Roselle's Kindergarten Success Academy.The school has been named a State and National School of Character.“This prestigious honor recognizes their commitment to fostering a kind, respectful, and inclusive environment where our youngest learners thrive,” according to a ...
TRENTON, NJ — From betting on elections to controversial wagers on life-and-death events, prediction markets have exploded in popularity. Now, New Jersey lawmakers want to shut some of them down.Lawmakers have introduced two pieces of legislation aimed at regulating prediction markets, platforms ...
ROSELLE, NJ – The rain could not keep people off the streets for long.After postponing the Inroads to Opportunities Earth Day Different Abilities Clean-Up by one day due to inclement weather, the group was out in full force on Thursday morning as dozens lined the streets of Roselle picking up trash ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ — Montclair State University has announced its Fall 2025 Dean’s List, recognizing students who demonstrated strong academic achievement during the semester.To earn Dean’s List honors, students must achieve a semester GPA of 3.50 or higher while completing at least 12 GPA-eligible ...
ROSELLE, NJ — The Borough of Roselle hosted its annual Autism Awareness Flag Raising Event Monday to celebrate Autism Awareness Month.Despite the chilly conditions, residents attended the event, which was hosted in front of Borough Hall, in partnership with Inroads to Opportunities, a non-profit ...
ROSELLE, NJ — Calling it “a dynamic new chapter for local leadership,” Roselle has launched the Roselle Borough Youth Council.For residents between the ages of 15 and 24, the council is for those who are interested in leadership and service.“This program focuses on four core pillars: leadership ...
ROSELLE, NJ — Roselle Councilwoman Isabel Sousa heard concerns from residents as she hosted the monthly First Ward community meeting on April 15.Along with Councilwoman Sousa, Denise Wilkerson, the borough's assistant business administrator, talked about recent happenings in Roselle.“The big thing ...
ROSELLE, NJ — On National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, April 25, 2026, Roselle is hosting a local event for anyone to dispose of old and unneeded prescriptions.It will be held at Roselle Borough Hall, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Local residents can turn in expired and unused prescription medications ...
ROSELLE, NJ — With the New Jersey Primary nearly a month and half away, names of candidates have been announced for Roselle’s First and Third Ward Council seats.Candidates listed for the 2026 Primary Election for the Borough of Roselle consisted of Democrats seeking nomination. No petitions were ...
ROSELLE, NJ — Roselle has started an improvement project on Chestnut Street.A newsletter from the borough calls it a “major step forward in Roselle's downtown revitalization.”The project will replace old sidewalks and installing new curb ramps, which are ADA compliant.“These improvements are ...
ROSELLE, NJ — Roselle wants you to be a part of the annual Memorial Day parade.The borough is asking local community organizations, sports clubs, car clubs, bands and dance groups, for example, to reach out to the Roselle Department of Recreation.The parade is Monday, May 25, 2026, beginning at 10 ...
ROSELLE, NJ — The weather is forecast to warm up over the next couple of weeks, just in time for a couple of special events in Roselle.April 25 will see the annual Roselle Cares Day and Spring Fling. Both events are open to the public.Roselle Cares Day is from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Amalfe Center ...
ROSELLE, NJ — Parents are invited to visit their children's schools next week for the Roselle Public Schools Spring Open House.It's a chance to visit the school and meet the staff.Here are the dates and the times of the open houses, according to the school district.April 13 — Washington Elementary, ...