Union News
By KATHY CRYAN
November 5, 2025
UNION, NJ – Unofficial election results are in. In Union, there were four candidates for the two, three-year Township Committee seats and four candidates for three, three-year Board of Education seats .The unofficial winners are:Members of the Township CommitteeJames Bowser, Jr.Patricia ...
UNION, NJ – The Union Public Library is inviting the community to take part in a local food drive to help restock and support the Township of Union Food Pantry.Throughout the remainder of the year, both library branches will be accepting donations of non-perishable food items. Suggested donations ...
UNION, NJ — Election day is Tuesday, Nov. 4, and voters going to the polls can help choose two of Union’s Township Committee members and three Board of Education members this year.Who's running locally?Democrat and current mayor James Bowser, Jr. and democratic incumbent Patricia Guerra-Frazier and ...
UNION, NJ - The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJMVC) Mobile Unit will be visiting the Township of Union Senior Center from Monday, Dec. 8 through Thursday, Dec. 11.Services will be available from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day. Services will be available by appointment only. To schedule an ...
UNION, NJ - A special Veterans Day Vietnam Veterans Panel Discussion is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 8 at the Vauxhall Branch Library. The event will honor Vietnam veterans who served from Vauxhall and Union, including Bob Johnsen, the Veteran's Alliance Liaison officer to the Township of Union and ...
NEW JERSEY — As the federal government shutdown continues, more than 800,000 New Jersey residents will be impacted by the United States Department of Agriculture’s announcement that it will not fund Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits starting on November 1.According to a news ...
UNION, NJ — In a letter to Union seniors, Mayor James Bowser outlined new updates about state property tax relief programs that could help residents keep more money in their pockets.Bowser said beginning in 2025, “New Jersey is making it easier than ever for seniors and residents with disabilities ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Township of Union has received a grant award through the Union County Open Space, Recreation and Historic Preservation Trust Fund, supporting local recreation and preservation initiatives.County Commissioner Chairwoman Lourdes Leon, along with Commissioners Sergio Granados ...
UNION, NJ - The Township of Union Food Pantry is requesting immediate support. With Union County SNAP benefits potentially facing interruptions in federal assistance, many residents and neighbors are facing uncertainty and relying heavily on community resources. Donations are being collected at ...
UNION, NJ - The Union High School Marching Farmers made history this past weekend, hosting the first-ever New Jersey Marching Band Directors Association (NJMBDA) Regional Championship at Harry S. Cook Memorial Field.Eighteen high school marching bands from across New Jersey came together to compete ...
UNION, NJ -- Two football teams with first-year coaches in different stages of a rebuild met on Wednesday night when Union hosted Columbia in a recently scheduled consolation game.Union, under head coach Barris Grant, spent the season taking on a schedule full of formidable Big Central Conference ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — As the federal government shutdown continues, Union County will provide temporary financial assistance to households currently enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) that will be affected by the interruption of November benefits, the Union County ...
UNION, NJ – The Union girls soccer team scored all its goals in the first half and came away with a 3-0 victory over Brearley on Senior Night Tuesday.Maya Filian scored less than four minutes into the game to give Union (12-5-3) a 1-0 lead.Emily Filian and Camila Azzi followed with goals before ...
UNION, NJ - The Union Police Department’s annual Halloween Trunk or Treat brought out hundreds of families on a picture-perfect fall Sunday afternoon. Cars, trucks, and police vehicles were decked out in festive Halloween décor as volunteers, local businesses, and officers joined together to ...
LINDEN, NJ – The Union boys soccer team won its second game in a row, 1-0, over Linden on Tuesday.Sebastain Llosa Rojas scored in the second half to give Union (8-11) the lead. It was one of 10 shots on goal attempted by the Farmers. A junior forward, he has 10 goals this season.Nigel Vicente of ...
UNION, NJ - Dobreena P. Helm of Union is competing for Senior Miss Black America 2026. Helm recently sat down with TAPinto to discuss her journey.Tell us about yourself and your platform. As a passionate advocate for health and wellness, I'm a strong, confident, and passionate woman dedicated to ...
NEW JERSEY — The governor’s race may be getting most of the media attention ahead of the Nov. 4 general election, but every one of the 80 seats in the General Assembly is up for grabs, and experts say some of the district races are set to be highly competitive.Democrats are solidly in control, with ...
UNION, NJ — The Township of Union has announced the appointment of Victoria Duncker as its first Arts Director, a newly created position designed to “guide the township’s creative vision, community engagement, and lead the growth of the recently opened Union Arts Center”.According to a Union press ...
ELIZABETH, NJ — The Union County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution during their Oct. 23 meeting to support the Immigrant Trust Act, a bill that was created to protect immigrants from being deported.“This resolution reaffirms our commitment to protecting the dignity and rights of all ...
UNION, NJ — After nearly 27 years of service to the Township of Union, Fire Chief Greg Ricciardi has announced his retirement, effective January 1, 2026.In a letter to the members of the Union Fire Department, Ricciardi reflected on his career and the deep connections he’s made along the way. “It ...
ELIZABETH, NJ – As it has all season, the Union football team battled its opponent for four hard-fought quarters on Friday night.But, as has been the case almost all season, it wasn't quite enough to deliver a victory for the Farmers.Elizabeth defeated Union, 28-23, in a game that was close for ...
CRANFORD, NJ — The Union County Improvement Authority is renovating the physical education center at the Union College of Union County campus in Cranford to give students and faculty more space for hosting games, sports-related classes and large events, such as spring and winter commencement ...
NEW JERSEY — For many New Jersey voters weighing their choice for governor in the Nov. 4 general election, the high cost of living is the key factor, and both Republican Jack Ciatterelli and Democrat Mikie Sherrill have offered specific plans to make living in the Garden State less expensive. But ...
UNION, NJ –Union residents and business leaders were among those honored Tuesday evening at the 2025 Patriots’ Path Council Good Scout Awards Dinner at Galloping Hill Caterers.Those honored at the event were:Kathy Arminio – Community VolunteerErnestine Frye – Executive Director, Union Township ...
VAUXHALL, NJ — The Vauxhall Branch of the Union Public Library has a full lineup of engaging events this November, ranging from trivia nights and karaoke to a Veterans Day panel featuring Vietnam veterans, crochet classes, and much more.*****Monday Night Trivia: CelebritiesMonday, November 3 – 6 ...
UNION, NJ – Union erased an early deficit and went on to a 4-1 girls soccer victory over Mount St. Mary on Tuesday.Isabella Runa scored two goals for Union, which trailed, 1-0, before tying it with 14:48 left in the first half.Gabriella Gafanha and Emily Filian each scored one goal for the Farmers.
UNION COUNTY, NJ – Three sites in Union are among the eleven selected for those wishing to cast their vote early, in-person for the 2025 General Election. Any registered, Union County voter can use any of these sites to vote in-person, by machine from Saturday, October 25 through Sunday, November ...
UNION, NJ — Union Mayor James Bowser, Jr. has proclaimed October 19-25 “Friends of the Library Week”.The recognition coincides with others in cities and towns nationwide acknowledging the generous support and invaluable contributions that friends’ groups provide to their libraries.“The work of the ...
TRENTON, NJ – Route 22 is scheduled to have overnight lane and ramp closures this week for paving as the Route 22/Route 82/Garden State Parkway Interchange project nears completion in Union, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT). Beginning at 8 p.m. Monday, October 20 ...
UNION, NJ – Livingston rallied from a halftime deficit for a 2-1 overtime boys soccer victory over Union on Monday.Sean Messina scored to give Union (6-10) a 1-0 halftime lead.Adrian Grzelinski scored for Livingston (4-10-1) to tie the game, 1-1. Christian DeLeon's goal in overtime won it for the ...