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Notice from New Jersey American Water regarding the taste and odor issues affecting drinking water in several Union County Municipalities

Notice from New Jersey American Water regarding the taste and odor issues affecting drinking water in several Union County Municipalities

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2025 Union County Installation Ceremony and Reorganization Meeting

The 2025 Installation Ceremony and Reorganization Meeting of the Union County Board of County Commissioners will be held on Monday, January 6, 2025 at 6:00 pm in the Courtroom of the Honorable Assignment Judge Lisa Miralles Walsh at the Union County Courthouse, 2 Broad Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey

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Notice from New Jersey American Water regarding the taste and odor issues affecting drinking water in several Union County Municipalities

Notice from New Jersey American Water regarding the taste and odor issues affecting drinking water in several Union County Municipalities

December 19, 2024

2025 Union County Reorganization Public Notice

2025 Union County Reorganization Public Notice

December 12, 2024

Union County Helps Residents Secure a Fresh Start With Return of Free Expungement Clinic, Dec. 17th

Union County Helps Residents Secure a Fresh Start With Return of Free Expungement Clinic, Dec. 17th

December 12, 2024

Union County to Celebrate the Season at Holiday Concerts This Weekend

Union County to Celebrate the Season at Holiday Concerts This Weekend

December 10, 2024

Law Enforcement Advises Public How to Report Drone Activity

Law Enforcement Advises Public How to Report Drone Activity

December 9, 2024

Union County Human Relations Commission seeking nominations for their 2025 Unity Achievement Awards

Union County Human Relations Commission seeking nominations for their 2025 Unity Achievement Awards

December 6, 2024

Be The Change Your Community Needs: Volunteer As An Environmental Steward In Union County In 2025

Be The Change Your Community Needs: Volunteer As An Environmental Steward In Union County In 2025

December 5, 2024

FBI requesting Public’s Assistance Reporting Suspicions Drone Activity

FBI requesting Public’s Assistance Reporting Suspicions Drone Activity

December 4, 2024

Union County hosts final ‘Aging Services Kiosk’ events of the season this December

Union County hosts final ‘Aging Services Kiosk’ events of the season this December

November 26, 2024

Union County Kicks Off the Holiday Season with the Return of ‘UC Loves Small Biz’ Campaign

Union County Kicks Off the Holiday Season with the Return of ‘UC Loves Small Biz’ Campaign

November 25, 2024

Union County Celebrated National Adoption Day With Twelve New “forever Families” November 22nd

Union County Celebrated National Adoption Day With Twelve New “forever Families” November 22nd

November 25, 2024

Union County Welcomes the Holiday Season With Special “Skating With Santa” Event for Residents With Disabilities and Special Needs

Union County Welcomes the Holiday Season With Special “Skating With Santa” Event for Residents With Disabilities and Special Needs

November 19, 2024

Union County Announces Free “Explore Union County” App to Help Residents Access Parks, Government Resources

Union County Announces Free “Explore Union County” App to Help Residents Access Parks, Government Resources

November 14, 2024

Union County Invites Residents to Celebrate the Holiday Season With Santa Claus at Warinanco Sports Center December 8th

Union County Invites Residents to Celebrate the Holiday Season With Santa Claus at Warinanco Sports Center December 8th

November 13, 2024

Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Union County’s Master Gardener Program – Now Recruiting Volunteers for the 2025 Season

Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Union County’s Master Gardener Program – Now Recruiting Volunteers for the 2025 Season

November 6, 2024

Union County Clerk Launches Online Veteran Grave Registration Database to Aid Families, Historians, & Researchers in Honoring Veterans

Union County Clerk Launches Online Veteran Grave Registration Database to Aid Families, Historians, & Researchers in Honoring Veterans

November 6, 2024

Union County’s Final Scrap Metal Events of the 2024 Season to Be Held This November

Union County’s Final Scrap Metal Events of the 2024 Season to Be Held This November

November 6, 2024

Union County to Illuminate County Buildings for Operation Green Light for Veterans in November

Union County to Illuminate County Buildings for Operation Green Light for Veterans in November

November 6, 2024

Union County Teen Arts Touring Exhibit Now on Display at Elizabeth Public Library

Union County Teen Arts Touring Exhibit Now on Display at Elizabeth Public Library

October 31, 2024

Public Notice of Special Commissioner Meeting

Public Notice of Special Commissioner Meeting

October 30, 2024

Discover Valuable Senior Programs & Resources This November at Union County’s Aging Services Kiosk

Discover Valuable Senior Programs & Resources This November at Union County’s Aging Services Kiosk

October 30, 2024

Change in Poll Location for Voters in Districts 15 and 22 in Union Township

Change in Poll Location for Voters in Districts 15 and 22 in Union Township

October 25, 2024

Union County to hold a additional ‘Beyond the Bin’ Recycling Event This Fall

Union County to hold a additional ‘Beyond the Bin’ Recycling Event This Fall

October 25, 2024

Residents Can Reduce Pumpkin Waste at Union County’s Annual Pumpkin Recycling Program This Fall

Residents Can Reduce Pumpkin Waste at Union County’s Annual Pumpkin Recycling Program This Fall

October 25, 2024

Union County Commissioner’s Gallery Exhibits Artwork From Community Access Unlimited

Union County Commissioner’s Gallery Exhibits Artwork From Community Access Unlimited

October 21, 2024

New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission Mobile Unit Visiting Union County

New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission Mobile Unit Visiting Union County

October 18, 2024

2024 Union County Teen Arts Touring Exhibit Now Visiting Trinitas Regional Medical Center

2024 Union County Teen Arts Touring Exhibit Now Visiting Trinitas Regional Medical Center

October 17, 2024

Union County to Hold Final Free Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Event for Residents on Oct. 27

Union County to Hold Final Free Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Event for Residents on Oct. 27

October 16, 2024

Visitors Can Witness New Discoveries & Improvements at Union County’s Deserted Village During “Four Centuries in a Weekend” Event on October 19th & 20th

Visitors Can Witness New Discoveries & Improvements at Union County’s Deserted Village During “Four Centuries in a Weekend” Event on October 19th & 20th

October 16, 2024

Union County’s Final Free Paper Shredding Event of the 2024 Season is Scheduled for October 19th

Union County’s Final Free Paper Shredding Event of the 2024 Season is Scheduled for October 19th

October 11, 2024

Union County Senior Artists Shine at 58th Annual New Jersey Senior Citizens Art Show

Union County Senior Artists Shine at 58th Annual New Jersey Senior Citizens Art Show

October 9, 2024

Union County Celebrates 30 Years of Exploring History With Four Centuries in a Weekend Event October 19-20

Union County Celebrates 30 Years of Exploring History With Four Centuries in a Weekend Event October 19-20

October 8, 2024

Union County Board of Elections Announces Full List of Polling Places and Ballot Drop Box Locations for the 2024 General Election

Union County Board of Elections Announces Full List of Polling Places and Ballot Drop Box Locations for the 2024 General Election

October 8, 2024

Union County to Hold Annual Columbus Day Flag Raising Ceremony on Friday, October 11th

Union County to Hold Annual Columbus Day Flag Raising Ceremony on Friday, October 11th

October 7, 2024

Union County to Host First-Ever Food Security Summit: Empowering Local Providers to Combat Hunger & Promote Self-Sufficiency

Union County to Host First-Ever Food Security Summit: Empowering Local Providers to Combat Hunger & Promote Self-Sufficiency

October 7, 2024

Union County Board of Elections Announces Early In-Person Voting Locations for 2024 General Election

October 7, 2024

Apply to Be a Poll Worker, Earn $300 for Work on Election Day Bilingual Poll Workers Especially Needed

Apply to Be a Poll Worker, Earn $300 for Work on Election Day Bilingual Poll Workers Especially Needed

October 4, 2024

Voter Registration Deadline for the November 5, 2024 Presidential General Election is Tuesday, October 15

Voter Registration Deadline for the November 5, 2024 Presidential General Election is Tuesday, October 15

October 4, 2024

Union County Brings the Spirit of Halloween to Persons With Disabilities and Special Needs

Union County Brings the Spirit of Halloween to Persons With Disabilities and Special Needs

October 4, 2024

Latina Trailblazer Anna Martinez to Headline Hispanic Heritage Month Leadership Event in Union County

Latina Trailblazer Anna Martinez to Headline Hispanic Heritage Month Leadership Event in Union County

October 2, 2024

The Great Pumpkin Sail Arrives in Union County This November

The Great Pumpkin Sail Arrives in Union County This November

October 2, 2024

Union County Holds Two Scrap Metal Recycling Drop-off Events for Residents This October

Union County Holds Two Scrap Metal Recycling Drop-off Events for Residents This October

October 2, 2024

Fall Fest for Persons With Disabilities and Special Needs on October 6th

Fall Fest for Persons With Disabilities and Special Needs on October 6th

October 1, 2024

Public Hearing – Wheatena Park

Public Hearing – Wheatena Park

October 1, 2024

Union County Invites All Military Personnel to Free Networking Mixer This October

Union County Invites All Military Personnel to Free Networking Mixer This October

September 27, 2024

Union County invites all Military Personnel to free Networking Mixer this October

Union County invites all Military Personnel to free Networking Mixer this October

September 26, 2024

Union County to Host Job Fair at the Plainfield Performing Arts Center

Union County to Host Job Fair at the Plainfield Performing Arts Center

September 25, 2024

Explore Valuable Resources for Seniors at Union County’s Aging Services Kiosk

Explore Valuable Resources for Seniors at Union County’s Aging Services Kiosk

September 25, 2024

Union County Clerk Now Mailing Vote-By-Mail Ballots Ahead of the 2024 General Election

Union County Clerk Now Mailing Vote-By-Mail Ballots Ahead of the 2024 General Election

September 24, 2024

Union County Holds US Pharma Lab Hiring Event on Thursday, September 26th

Union County Holds US Pharma Lab Hiring Event on Thursday, September 26th

September 24, 2024

Union County Offers Free Workshop on Artificial Intelligence for Nonprofits

Union County Offers Free Workshop on Artificial Intelligence for Nonprofits

September 23, 2024

Union County Celebrates Family-Friendly Outdoor Movie Nights in Honor of Hispanic Heritage Month

Union County Celebrates Family-Friendly Outdoor Movie Nights in Honor of Hispanic Heritage Month

September 23, 2024

2024 Hispanic Heritage Month Awardees to Be Honored at Union County’s Family Fun Day, on October 5th

2024 Hispanic Heritage Month Awardees to Be Honored at Union County’s Family Fun Day, on October 5th

September 23, 2024

Union County to Recognize World Homeless Day on October 10th

Union County to Recognize World Homeless Day on October 10th

September 19, 2024

Union County’s Shredding and Recycling Event Continues on September 27 in Westfield

Union County’s Shredding and Recycling Event Continues on September 27 in Westfield

September 18, 2024

Mosquito Control spraying Tuesday, September 17, 2024

Mosquito Control spraying Tuesday, September 17, 2024

September 17, 2024

Union County to Host Self-Defense Training Classes for Women 18 & Over

Union County to Host Self-Defense Training Classes for Women 18 & Over

September 16, 2024

Mosquito Spraying Saturday Morning, September 14th

Mosquito Spraying Saturday Morning, September 14th

September 13, 2024

Union County Clerk Extends Office Hours for Vote-by-mail Ballots on September 14th

Union County Clerk Extends Office Hours for Vote-by-mail Ballots on September 14th

September 12, 2024

Union County Hispanic Heritage Month Exhibit Now on Display in Elizabeth

Union County Hispanic Heritage Month Exhibit Now on Display in Elizabeth

September 12, 2024

On Monday, September 16th, two Rahway River Park entrances will be closed to vehicular traffic for necessary tree maintenance. Pedestrian access will remain available.

On Monday, September 16th, two Rahway River Park entrances will be closed to vehicular traffic for necessary tree maintenance. Pedestrian access will remain available.

September 12, 2024

Union County Clerk Alerts Residents to Beware of High-fee Passport Services

Union County Clerk Alerts Residents to Beware of High-fee Passport Services

September 11, 2024

Mosquito Control will be spraying for mosquitoes Wednesday, September 11, 2024

Mosquito Control will be spraying for mosquitoes Wednesday, September 11, 2024

September 11, 2024

September 11th Remembrance

September 11th Remembrance

September 11, 2024

Union County Immunization Clinic Achieves Fourfold Increase in Vaccinations During National Immunization Awareness Month

Union County Immunization Clinic Achieves Fourfold Increase in Vaccinations During National Immunization Awareness Month

September 10, 2024

Union County Announces Exciting Lineup of Events for 2024 Hispanic Heritage Month

Union County Announces Exciting Lineup of Events for 2024 Hispanic Heritage Month

September 9, 2024

Rahway River Park will be closed to vehicular traffic for tree work on Monday, September 9th, 8am to approximately 3:30 pm. The park will be open for pedestrian traffic.

Rahway River Park will be closed to vehicular traffic for tree work on Monday, September 9th, 8am to approximately 3:30 pm. The park will be open for pedestrian traffic.

September 6, 2024

Mosquito Spraying, Friday Morning, September 6th

Mosquito Spraying, Friday Morning, September 6th

September 5, 2024

Mosquito Spraying Wednesday Night, September 4th

Mosquito Spraying Wednesday Night, September 4th

September 4, 2024

Union County Offers Free Webinar on Active Listening In Recognition of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month This September

Union County Offers Free Webinar on Active Listening In Recognition of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month This September

September 4, 2024

Union County Offers Free Shredding and Recycling of Personal Documents to Residents in September

Union County Offers Free Shredding and Recycling of Personal Documents to Residents in September

September 4, 2024

Union County Clerk Launches ‘WOW of the Week’ Facebook Series

Union County Clerk Launches ‘WOW of the Week’ Facebook Series

September 3, 2024

Union County to Hold Diaper Drive: Supporting Diaper Needs Awareness This September

Union County to Hold Diaper Drive: Supporting Diaper Needs Awareness This September

September 3, 2024

Learn How to Cook, Craft, Sew, and More With Union County’s 4-H Clubs

Learn How to Cook, Craft, Sew, and More With Union County’s 4-H Clubs

September 3, 2024

Union County Invites Residents to Join a Learning Session in Support of National Recovery Month on September 24

Union County Invites Residents to Join a Learning Session in Support of National Recovery Month on September 24

September 3, 2024

Mosquito Spraying Saturday morning, August 31st

Mosquito Spraying Saturday morning, August 31st

August 30, 2024

Union County’s Fall Festival Returns With Live Music, Food Trucks, and Micro Beer Garden

Union County’s Fall Festival Returns With Live Music, Food Trucks, and Micro Beer Garden

August 29, 2024

Mosquito Spraying Wednesday, August 28th

Mosquito Spraying Wednesday, August 28th

August 28, 2024

Union County Responds to Resident Feedback & Modifies Clark Reservoir Project

Union County Responds to Resident Feedback & Modifies Clark Reservoir Project

August 26, 2024

Mosquito Spraying Tuesday Morning, August 27th

Mosquito Spraying Tuesday Morning, August 27th

August 26, 2024

Voter Registration Deadline Approaching for the Special General Election for the 10th Congressional District

Voter Registration Deadline Approaching for the Special General Election for the 10th Congressional District

August 26, 2024

County Clerk to Host Notary Public Training Seminar in September

County Clerk to Host Notary Public Training Seminar in September

August 26, 2024

Union County Clarifies Guidelines on Curbside Plastic Recycling

Union County Clarifies Guidelines on Curbside Plastic Recycling

August 23, 2024

Union County Residents Seeking Information About Senior Services Can Visit Their Local Aging Services Kiosk (“ASK”) This September

Union County Residents Seeking Information About Senior Services Can Visit Their Local Aging Services Kiosk (“ASK”) This September

August 23, 2024

Mosquito Spraying Thursday, August 22nd

Mosquito Spraying Thursday, August 22nd

August 22, 2024

Union County Invites Nature Enthusiasts to Become Trail Stewards & Help Preserve Local Parks

Union County Invites Nature Enthusiasts to Become Trail Stewards & Help Preserve Local Parks

August 20, 2024

Mosquito Spraying Tuesday Morning, Tuesday, August 20th

Mosquito Spraying Tuesday Morning, Tuesday, August 20th

August 19, 2024

Union County Board of Elections Announces Early In-Person Voting Locations for 10th Congressional Special General Election on September 18

Union County Board of Elections Announces Early In-Person Voting Locations for 10th Congressional Special General Election on September 18

August 16, 2024

Voter Registration Deadline for the September 18, 2024 10th Congressional District Special Primary Election is Wednesday, August 28

Voter Registration Deadline for the September 18, 2024 10th Congressional District Special Primary Election is Wednesday, August 28

August 15, 2024

Union County Board of Elections Announces the Full List of Polling Places & Ballot Drop Box Locations for the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Special School Election on September 17, 2024

Union County Board of Elections Announces the Full List of Polling Places & Ballot Drop Box Locations for the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Special School Election on September 17, 2024

August 15, 2024

Union County Invites Non-Profits to Apply for the 2025 History Re-Grant Program

Union County Invites Non-Profits to Apply for the 2025 History Re-Grant Program

August 15, 2024

Voter Registration Deadline for the September 17, 2024 Scotch Plains-Fanwood Special School Election is Tuesday, August 27

Voter Registration Deadline for the September 17, 2024 Scotch Plains-Fanwood Special School Election is Tuesday, August 27

August 14, 2024

Mosquito Control Spraying Wednesday, August 14th

Mosquito Control Spraying Wednesday, August 14th

August 14, 2024

Union County 2025 Local Arts Grant Program Accepting Applications

Union County 2025 Local Arts Grant Program Accepting Applications

August 13, 2024

Mosquito Control Spraying Tuesday morning, August 13th

Mosquito Control Spraying Tuesday morning, August 13th

August 12, 2024

Union County Brings the Magic of Taylor Swift to Oak Ridge Park With Taylor Nation on August 17th

Union County Brings the Magic of Taylor Swift to Oak Ridge Park With Taylor Nation on August 17th

August 9, 2024

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