Union News
By KATHY CRYAN
July 31, 2025
UNION, NJ – Four veteran Union police officers took their final walkout on Wednesday morning, bidding farewell to decades of service as fellow officers, family, friends, and township officials gathered to honor them. Collectively, the retiring officers leave behind more than 120 years of law ...
UNION, NJ – Petitions for those interested in running for Union School Board positions were due to be filed by Monday, July 28 by 4:00. The following individuals have filed as candidates for the three, three-year Union Board of Education seats in November.Alexander BalabanDicxiana Carbonell*Nancy ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Atlantic Health System announced Tuesday that Morristown Medical Center and Overlook Medical Center have been named among the top three hospitals in New Jersey in U.S. News and World Report's 2025-2026 Best Hospitals rankings.Morristown Medical Center is ranked #2 and Overlook ...
UNION, NJ – The Union Public Library has welcomed a new addition to its team aimed at expanding access to essential services for the community. Jack Serzan has joined the library staff as the new Community Liaison and Social Worker, a role created to help connect patrons with vital support and ...
UNION, NJ – The summer heat was no match for the sweet relief of ice cream and air conditioning at Union’s Big Ice Cream Social, held inside BCB Bank in Union Center. Residents of all ages stopped by to cool off, enjoy a treat, and connect with local police officers in a relaxed, family-friendly ...
UNION, NJ – After a trailblazing 25-year career in the fire service, Union’s first female firefighter, Andrea Spriggs, has officially retired.Spriggs began her firefighting journey in East Orange in 2000 before joining the Union Fire Department in 2009, where she broke barriers as the department’s ...
UNION, NJ - A Town Hall Meeting, with Congresswoman LaMonica McIver, State Senator Joseph Cryan, and local officials, is set for Wednesday, July 30, at Town Hall.The event will begin at 6 p.m. in Town Hall, 1976 Morris Avenue. To register, click HERE.
UNION, NJ – Union is gearing up for its second annual Art Tour, kicking off with a launch party on Tuesday, July 29, at the Union Arts Center Plaza.The evening will celebrate local artists and feature the township’s vibrant “U” display showcasing #PrideInU! Guests can enjoy light bites, desserts, ...
ELIZABETH, NJ — The Union County Jail building will not be used as a detention center to detain undocumented immigrants or criminals, according to new language in the county’s request for bid proposal (RFP) application.Union County Manager Edward Oatman issued a statement Thursday about the future ...
TRENTON, NJ – A $422,167 Jersey 5 Cash 5 jackpot was hit Thursday, July 24, with all five numbers being matched on three separate tickets sold in a Township of Union store.The tickets were sold at the Quick Stop Deli and Grill on Stuyvesant Avenue in Union. The Jersey Cash 5 win comes just two ...
UNION, NJ – The Union Police Department will officially unveil its new “HERO” vehicle during National Night Out on August 5 at 6:00 p.m.In a united effort to combat drunk-driving tragedies, Union has partnered with municipalities across New Jersey and beyond through “The John R. Elliott HERO ...
UNION, NJ – At Tuesday night’s Township Committee meeting, Committeewoman and Police Commissioner Sandra Terrell provided an update on key traffic enforcement initiatives currently being prioritized by the Union Police Department. These efforts include truck enforcement, red light enforcement, and ...
UNION, NJ -- The Union Farmers summer baseball team reached the final of the Union County bracket of the High School Developmental League playoffs before losing, 3-2, in eight innings to Ridge on Wednesday night.Ramon Contreras turned in another in a series of strong pitching performances for the ...
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UNION, NJ – The Union Township Committee paused during Tuesday night’s meeting to honor the life and legacy of Gordon LeMatty, the iconic Union High School baseball coach, who passed away at his home on July 18 at the age of 92.“Gordon’s remarkable contributions to baseball and his enduring legacy ...
UNION, NJ – Just weeks after the ribbon was cut on Union’s long-anticipated new public library, the state-of-the-art facility is already proving to be a major draw for residents—and a transformative addition to the community.The new Union Public Library, which officially opened its doors on June 7 ...
UNION, NJ – Union is embracing a healthy summer with Fitness at the Plaza, a series of free outdoor workout classes held on select Saturdays outside the new Union Arts Center at 1980 Morris Avenue.Designed to keep residents active, energized, and connected, Fitness at the Plaza offers a variety of ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — First responders in Union County now have access to a new mental health support system, thanks to a partnership between the Union County Sheriff’s Department and GoMo Health, a digital health company.The new “First Responder Resiliency Program” aims to help police, firefighters, ...
UNION, NJ - The township and the Union Police Department are gearing up for its annual National Night Out Against Crime event at police headquarters on Tuesday, Aug. 5. The evening will be packed with activities for people of all ages. Police headquarters is at 981 Caldwell Avenue. National Night ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Senator Andy Kim spoke to a standing-room-only crowd of more than 500 people at Edison Intermediate School on Saturday for a town hall. Congressman Tom Kean Jr., a Republican from Westfield who Kim publicly invited, did not attend. Kim, a Democrat, spoke to the power of the town ...
UNION, NJJ – Runners and walkers of all levels are invited to join the Greater Union Township Chamber of Commerce again this year at its 14th Annual Mayor’s Day 5K Run on Sunday, September 28. A portion of the proceeds will go to help defray the medical expenses of Julie Rivera of Union, a mom, ...
TRENTON, NJ – Union schools received $21,000 in grant funding from the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) to help improve student literacy, announced the NJDOE on Wednesday.Union was part of the $2.3 million awarded to New Jersey schools for a Funding for Optimal Comprehensive Universal ...
UNION, NJ – Union’s popular Wednesday Night Summer Series continued this week with a preview of the town’s upcoming fall car show, adding a mini car display to the evening’s festivities on Stuyvesant Avenue.“Wednesday nights are a fantastic time for families to come out and enjoy themselves,” said ...
PURCHASE, NY -- Samantha Wolf of Union has been named to Purchase College's Dean's List for the Spring 2025 semester. Wolf is studying Arts Management, Dance.To be eligible for the Dean's List, students must carry a semester GPA of 3.5 for Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science programs and 3.75 ...
,UNION, NJ - The Union Senior Center's next Book Club meeting participants will discuss Yellowface by R.F. Kuang.The meeting will be held on Monday, August 11, at 1:30 p.m. The next book, Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller, will be issued at that meeting. The Union Senior Center is at 652 ...
UNION, NJ — This Sunday, July 20, Elks from the NJ East Central District will host a Youth Batters Up Contest at the Hall Stadium Complex, located at 900 Lehigh Avenue in Union.The event is open to boys and girls ages 5 to 15 (as of July 31), with participants grouped into five age divisions by ...
VAUXHALL, NJ - August is anything but quiet at the Vauxhall Public Library, where a variety of programs are keeping the summer spirit alive.Vauxhall Community Advocacy GroupMonday August 4 – 6 p.m.Are you a frequent user of the Vauxhall Branch Library? Do you have ideas to make it better? They ...
ELIZABETH, NJ — There is now a county-run family health clinic that will provide health and wellness services to residents without insurance.Services include free tuberculosis testing for uninsured individuals in all of Union County.They also include free wellness visits for children under 5 ...
CRANFORD, NJ — Adam Sandler has returned to the Garden State, this time not in front of the camera but behind it, producing a new Netflix film starring his teenage daughter, Sunny Sandler. Production on “Don't Say Good Luck” is underway in Cranford, with filming expected to continue over the next ...
UNION, NJ - The Township of Union Police Department gained a group of new officers on Thursday, as six recruits were officially sworn in to their positions during a ceremony in Town Hall.Union's newest police officers are: Anthony Lima Luca Robinson Michael Herman ...