Union News
By TAPINTO UNION STAFF
June 10, 2025
UNION, NJ –– A Union resident is the 2025 recipient of the most prestigious annual award handed out by the New Jersey Chapter of the National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals (NABIP-NJ).The NABIP-NJ recognized Sandy Gibson’s achievements and ongoing commitment to the profession, ...
UNION, NJ – A long-running neighborhood dispute in the Putnam Manor section of Union has come to an end, following a legal settlement involving a rental property at 380 Princeton Road that had been a source of years of ongoing frustration for local residents.At the center of the controversy is a ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ — The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Newark (RCAN) announced in a letter from Catholic schools superintendent Barbara Dolan that James Reagan, Jr., Ed.D. has been appointed principal of Union Catholic Regional High School. "Thank you for your continued support of Union Catholic ...
NEW JERSEY — New Jersey voters will visit the polls on Tuesday, for a gubernatorial primary election that’s drawing the highest campaign spending in Garden State history, exceeding $122 million. Voters will choose from a field of six Democrats and five Republicans. Each party’s winner will face off ...
HARRISONBURG, VA - Jayden Barroqueiro of Union graduated Cum Laude with a degree(s) in Public Administration - BS from James Madison University during commencement exercises in May 2025.Barroqueiro was among 4,575 students who received undergraduate and graduate degrees.Congratulations to all ...
UNION, NJ – Eleven outstanding juniors from Union High School have been selected to attend the highly regarded American Legion Jersey Boys State (ALJBS) program, taking place at Rider University from June 15 to June 20.The students selected for this immersive leadership and civics experience ...
UNION, NJ – Cub Scout Pack 68 recently spent a hands-on day at the Township of Union Community Garden, located on Bancroft Street off Liberty Avenue. During their visit, the scouts learned essential vegetable planting techniques and the value of growing organic produce. As part of their gardening ...
UNION, NJ — Though the skies were overcast and the rain just barely held out, the Township of Union turned the page to an exciting new chapter on Saturday with the grand opening of its long-awaited new public library on Morris Avenue. The celebration began in spectacular fashion, with a lively ...
SPRINGFIELD, MA - Springfield College has named Derrick Watkins from Union to the dean's list for academic excellence for the 2025 spring semester.Watkins has a primary major of Sport Management.The criteria for selection to the Dean's List are as follows: The student must have completed a minimum ...
UNION, NJ – As part of the weekend-long celebration of the new Union Public Library and Union Arts Center, a Local Authors Expo will take place on Sunday, June 8, from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m.Held at the DMK Black Box Theater, the event invites visitors to meet and explore the work of talented local ...
NEWARK, NJ — New Jersey households, newly burdened with higher electricity costs, will receive $100 to $250 credits from the state, parceled over six months, to help pay the bills, Gov. Phil Murphy announced Thursday in Newark.Typical households will receive $16.60 per month from July-December.
UNION, NJ – Two exceptional members of the Union community were honored with the Rotary’s Excellence in Education Award during the annual Eloquence Soiree on Wednesday evening.Anthony Russo—attorney, former Union mayor, and former state senator—and Sandra Mangarella, a dedicated educator with ...
BATON ROUGE, LA -- Brenna Levine of Union was recently elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society, at Kean University.Levine is among approximately 20,000 students, faculty, professional staff and ...
UNION, NJ – The Union Rotary Club celebrated the talents of Union High School students at its annual Eloquence Soirée on Wednesday evening, held at Galloping Hill Caterers.Three Union High School students were recognized for their outstanding ortary skills as participants in the Rotary’s Marvin ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ — A legal battle is ongoing between Union County and the companies responsible for doing structural work to the Ash Brook Golf Course clubhouse building in 2016. Meanwhile, the clubhouse is closed for repairs.The county sued the companies in February 2024, claiming they used a ...
UNION, NJ — An Air Quality Action Day for Ozone has been declared for Wednesday, June 4, according to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. The air quality in our area will become unhealthy for sensitive groups, it said.“Ozone concentrations are forecast to reach the moderate range ...
UNION, NJ - Township officials have announced Union's Wednesday Night Summer Series beginning on June 11. Sponsored by Union's Special Improvement District, the evenings will include live musical performances, outdoor games, local vendors, restaurant specials, and more. The Wednesday Night Summer ...
UNION, NJ – As part of the grand opening festivities surrounding the new Union Public Library and Union Arts Center this weekend, the American Theater Group (ATG) will present Broadway Tales and Tunes, a unique “behind-the-scenes” look at Broadway with veteran theater critic Peter Filichia.The show ...
UNION, NJ - Students and staff at Hannah Caldwell Elementary School recently united in a remarkable display of generosity and community involvement as the Student Council organized a school-wide food drive. Under the guidance of student council advisors, Andrea Vaynberg and Heather Baumann, ...
UNION, NJ - Union will once again celebrate Pride Month with a flag-raising ceremony, dancing, music and community connection. The celebration begins at 3 p.m. with the township's flag-raising ceremony on the lawn at Town Hall (1976 Morris Ave), followed by an afternoon of live performances at the ...
ANGOLA, IND. -- Johnmichael Aquino of Union, a Trine University student, earned Dean's List recognition for the Spring 2025 term.Aquino is majoring in Industrial Engineering Technology.To earn Dean's List honors, Trine University students must complete a minimum of 12 hours and have a grade point ...
UNION, NJ – After more than two years of planning and construction, the Township of Union is set to unveil a major milestone in community development: the grand opening of the new, state-of-the-art Union Public Library and Union Arts Center. This highly anticipated cultural and educational hub will ...
UNION, NJ – The Township of Union is once again gearing up for its much-anticipated Fourth of July Spectacular, promising an evening of music, food, and fireworks for the entire community to enjoy.The celebration kicks off at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, July 4, at Biertuempfel Park, where the popular band ...
UNION, NJ – Returning to Morris Avenue in the Union Public Library parking lot, the Market at Union will begin on Thursday, June 5.The Market at Union, formerly known as the Union Farmers Market, will be held in the parking lot of the new Union Public Library at 1980 Morris Avenue, from 5 to 8:30 ...
Summer is synonymous with fun outdoor activities like barbeques, lawn games, hikes, and gardening. But it can also mean unwanted pests like mosquitoes and ticks. Employing a few preventative strategies can help minimize the annoyance and reduce the risk of tick- and mosquito-borne diseases.Start by ...
UNION, NJ – Union’s Mayor presented a proclamation at the Township Committee meeting Tuesday night in recognition of Older American Month. Accepting the proclamation from Mayor James Bowser was Maria Terrezza, Senior Citizens Activities Supervisor, Senior Center Wednesday Club President Patricia ...
UNION, NJ – A serious two-vehicle collision early Thursday morning near Kean University caused major traffic delays and left three people injured, including one in critical condition, according to Union police.The crash occurred at approximately 6:22 a.m. at the intersection of Morris Avenue and ...
UNION, NJ - Union's Summer Concert Series schedule has been set. On select Thursday nights in July, the Township of Union and the Union Recreation Department will host the Summer Concert Series at Rabkin Park. The free concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. The lineup is: • July 10: NINE DEEEZ NITE – A ...
BAYONNE, NJ – Bayonne scored a run in the bottom of the seventh for a 5-4 softball victory over Union in the first round of the NJSIAA North 2, Group 4 tournament on Wednesday.Lilah Gomez' one-out single in the seventh inning brought home Mia Urbanski with the tiebreaking run. Urbanski had led off ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — This Central New Jersey town is making unwelcome national news after TikTok reportedly triggered hundreds of teenagers to overrun an annual weekend carnival at Woodbridge Center Mall on Saturday night.The so-called TikTok “meetup” turned chaotic, with a crowd of 300 or more ...