Please be advised, Union County Mosquito Control will be spraying for Mosquitoes tonight, Thursday, August 4, 2022, between the hours of 7:00 P.M. and 12:00 A.M. (Weather Permitting). Check below and see if your Town is on the list. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Mosquito Control office.
Berkeley Heights – Roger’s Ave., Ralph Pl., Apple tree Row, Hilltop Av., Emerson Ln., Brookside Ln.
Cedar Ln., Water Ln. Beechwood La., Elm Pl., Janet Ln. Area, Archer Ln., Green brook Ln., Fern way
Industrial Ave., Wilson Ave., Harrison Ave., Webster Ave., Nancy Pl.
Clark – Lefferts Ln., Terhune Rd., Whitley Ter., Kennedy Dr., Ridge Rd., Hilltop Av., Oak Ridge RD.,
Featherbed Ln., Parkway Dr.
Elizabeth – Cross Ave., Aline St., Kilsyth Rd., Durant St., Front St.
Volunteers with the Master Tree Steward program educate students about trees and organize special projects, such as creating “Tree Trails” that enable visitors to identify distinctive trees in Union County parks. Pictured here is a European Beech along a Tree Trail in Echo Lake Park, in Mountainside. Photo credit: County of Union, NJ.
Learn how to help the environment and teach about the importance of trees – no experience necessary.
Union County residents who are looking for a fun and rewarding civic service project can join the 4-H Master Tree Steward program and learn how to “speak for the trees.” Master Tree Stewards are community volunteers who visit 4th grade classrooms each spring to present an interactive lesson on trees. No experience is needed. All training and classroom materials are provided by the Master Tree Steward program.
Master Tree Stewards can also organize additional projects, such as the educational “Tree Trails” in Union County parks.
“Our Master Tree Stewards provide students with enriching educational experiences and important messages about trees and the environment. It’s a lesson about appreciation and stewardship that young people can carry into adulthood, benefitting our community and the world beyond for years to come,” said Union County Commissioner Chair Rebecca L. Williams.
Each fall, the Master Tree Steward program offers a series of training sessions, consisting mainly of guided walks in nearby parks and nature reserves. Easy reading assignments, indoor classes and a simple project are also part of the program. The entire program, including a tree identification guide, is covered by a $25.00 administrative fee.
Applicants who complete the series obtain a Master Tree Steward certificate and are qualified to teach lessons about trees to 4th grade classrooms in the spring. The program provides a complete lesson plan along with posters, seeds and other supplies.
The 2022 fall training series will meet every Wednesday from September 7 to December 14, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., except for any holiday that falls on a Wednesday.
The 4th grade classroom visit schedule takes place on Wednesdays from January to June. Certified Master Tree Stewards are requested to choose 4-6 dates for their visits. Each visit takes approximately one hour, typically from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
To apply, fill out the downloadable application form on the Union County website, at ucnj.org/rce. A check for $25.00 should be made out to “Union County 4-H Association.”
Mail the form and check to Union County 4-H Agent James Nichnadowicz, Colleen Fraser Building, 300 North Ave East, Westfield, NJ 07090-1426.
For more information, or to receive an application form by mail, contact James Nichnadowicz at 908-654-9854 (ext.3), or jnichnadowicz@ucnj.org.
A list of Tree Trails in Union County parks is available here.
The Master Tree Steward program is run by the Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Union County, as part of a statewide program under the umbrella of the Rutgers New Jersey Agriculture Experiment Station. For information on all Extension programs in Union County, including Master Gardeners, Environmental Stewards and 4-H clubs for youth, visit ucnj.org/rce.
For quick links to all environmental programs and activities in Union County, visit The Green Connection, ucnj.org/green-connect.
For information and updates on all Union County services during the COVID-19 outbreak, including free vaccination, free testing, emergency food distribution and other support services, visit ucnj.org/covid19. General information about COVID-19 is available through the New Jersey Department of Health at nj.gov/health.
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For all Union County programs and services visit ucnj.org, call the Public Info Line, 877-424-1234, email info@ucnj.org or use the online Contact Form.
La Junta de Comisionados del Condado de Union se complace en anunciar que las solicitudes para el Programa de Subvenciones HEART 2023, están disponibles ahora , para individuos, artistas y eruditos. Proyectos relacionados con historia local, arte y humanidades son considerados para el Programa HEART.
“Hemos creado este programa en el 1998 para ayudar a fomentar la prosperidad de las artes y las actividades culturales en el Condado de Union, y el programa ha sido recibido con gran entusiasmo desde entonces. Nosotros esperamos otra temporada que alcance a miles de residentes con nuevas experiencias enriquecedora que iluminen, eduquen y entretengan ” dijo la Presidenta de la Junta de Comisionados Rebecca L. Williams.
El programa HEART (onsiste en Historia Educación, Artes Alcanzando a Miles) sirve como catlalizador para organizaciones sin ánimos de lucro del Condado de Union, artistas y eruditos, mejorando a conectar a los residentes con programas y actividades.
Junto con grupos cívicos y organizaciones ganadores de las subvenciones HEART ha incluido poetas, y escritores, historiadores, pintores, fotografos, musicicos, bailarines y más.
Las organizaciones pueden pedir hasta $3,000, con un 25% de igualar en efectivo.
Los individuos pueden pedir hasta $1,000, sin necesidad de igualar efectivo.
Todos los proyectos financiados bajo el Programa de Subvención HEART benefician directamente a los residentes del Condado de Union a las artes, y las humanidades, demonstrando que los valores culturales son vitales para la vida, educación, desarrollo ecónomico, bienestar y el patrimonio cultural de la comunidad.
Las actividades deben tomar lugar en el 2023 entre enero 1ero hasta el 31 de diciembre para que puedan ser considerados. Todos los solicitantes deben ser residentes del Condado de Union con programas que se lleven a cabo en el Condado de Union.
La fecha límite para la solicitud es el 18 de octubre, 2022.
Este programa es administrado por la Oficina de Asuntos de Cultura y Patrimonio que es parte del Departamento de Parques y Recreación del Condado de Union.
Para recibir las pautas de Subvención del 2023 del Programa HEART y la solicitrud por escrito visite ucnj.org/ cultural o por correo electrónico al culturalinfo@ucnj.org.
Para más información de los programas de Asuntos de Cultura y Patrimonio pueden llamar al call 908-558-2550
La Junta de Comisionados del Condado de Union se complace en anunciar que las solicitudes para el 2023 del programa de subvenciones para las Artes Locales (LAP) están siendo aceptadas por la Oficin de Asuntos de Cultura y Patrimonio del Condado de Union, una división del Departamento de Parques y Recreación del Condado de Union.
“Este programa de Artes Locales del Condado de Union ayuda a las organizaciones en nuestra comunidad sostener sus operaciones y continuar brindando alta calidad de programas a nuestros residentes.. Nosotros alentamos a las organizaciones que califiquen a que apliquen,” dijo la Presidenta de la Junta de Comisionados Rebecca L. Williams.
Las organizaciones sin fines de lucro que califiquen pueden aplicar, también bibliotecas, escuelas y oficinas gubernamentales locales.
Dos tipos de subvenciones están disponibles bajo el programa LAP :
Subvenciones de Apoyo Opertivo General están disponible a organizaciones de arte. La petición máxima es de $12,000.
Subvenciones para Proyectos Especiales están disponibles para organizaciones de arte y organizaciones que no sean de arte pero que presenten un Proyecto de Arte, como una serie de presentaciones de actuaciones. La petición máxima es de $6,000.
Para ser aceptado para los fondos, los solicitantes deben vivir en el Condado de Union, y las actividades de artes deben llevarse a cabo en el Condado de Union durante el 2023. Las Becas se entregarán a los solicitantes que muestren un alto grado de profesionalismo en las artes.
Detalle completos, incluyendo los requisitos de eligibilidad y otra información están descritas en las pautas de LAP Guidelines.
Todas las solicitudes deben ser sometidas en línea antes o el 21 de septiembre, 2022 a través de la Oficina de Asuntos de Cultura y Patrimonio..
Para obtener el enlace para comenzar el proceso de solicitud, los residentes interesados deben mandar primero el nombre de su organización por correo electrónico a Martha Sturm, Coordinadora de LAP, al msturm@ucnj.org y a culturalinfo@ucnj.org. Use ambas direcciones.
Para preguntas para el programa LAP, contacte a Martha Sturm al 908-558-2552 o msturm@ucnj.org.
Los fondos para ete programa son proporcionados por el Concilio de las Artes del Estado de New Jersey, en Sociedad con la Fundación Nacional de las Artes.
– La Junta de Comisionados del Condado de Union se complace en anunciar que las solicitudes para el 2023 para el Program de Re-Subvención de Historia para Proyectos Especiales se encuentran disponibles en línea. Todas las organizaciones no lucrativas que califiquen en el Condado de Union pueden aplicar.
Estas organizaciones deben estar en el Condado de Union y el programa debe llevarse a cabo en el Condado de Union durante el 2023.
“El Programa de Re-Subvención ha sido una fuente valuable de fondos que permite a las organizaciones no lucrativas en nuestra comunidad a ofrecer actividades educacionales y a enriquecer las experiencias en la comunidad. Yo les pido que apliquen si califican,” dijo la Presidenta de la Junta de Comisionados Rebecca L. Williams.
Las solicitudes deben ser sometidas en línea a la Oficina de Asuntos de Cultura y Patrimonio que es una Divisón del Departamento de Parques y Recreación del Condado de Union. Para comenzar el proceso de solicitud y crear una cuenta pida el enlace mandando un correo al Sr. John Prescott, Coordinador de los Programas de Historia al jprescott@ucnj.org
La fecha límite de la solicitud es el lunes, 19 de septiembre a las 11:45 pm.
Los requisitos para calificar están delineados en las pautas del (GOS) y (SP) guidelines.
El Programa de de Re-Subvención incluye dos tipos de becas:
Apoyo Operativo General (GOS) proporcioan asistencia con los costos básicos como programación , preservación de las colecciones, salarios, mercadeo y más. Los fondos son disponibles a las sociedades históricas del Condado de Union museos y sitios históricos solamente. El máximo que se puede pedir es $7,500.
Proyectos Especiales (SP) apoya a las organizaciones de historia, museos, escuelas, bibliotecas y organizaciones similares , con artículos de colección o programaciones relacionadas a la historia del Condaado de Union y al estado de New Jersey. El máximo que se puede obtener es $5,000.
Los fondos para el programa de Re-Subvención de Historia es proporcionado por la Comisión Histórica de New Jersey. Para cualquier otra pregunta pude llamar a John Prescott, Coordinador de Programas de Historia al 908-436-2912.
Union County Clerk Joanne Rajoppi announces that ballot position drawing for the November 8, 2022 General and School Board Elections will be both in-person and live-streamed on Facebook.
“Social media provides a way to ensure that voters, and the general public, can observe the ballot position drawing process,” said Ms. Rajoppi.
The ballot drawing will be held on Monday, August 15 at 3:00 p.m. at the Union County Courthouse, at 2 Broad Street in Elizabeth. A link to the livestream will be posted prior to the drawing.
“The mid-term elections are being held this year, with the House of Representatives topping the ballot. Elections for the County Surrogate, Board of County Commissioners and local offices will be on the ballot, along with School Board positions,” Ms. Rajoppi said.
For more information on voting in Union County elections, including how to apply for a Vote-by-Mail ballot, visit the County Clerk’s Elections Division online at unioncountyvotes.com or call 908-527-4996.
For more information about all County Clerk programs and services, visit ucnj.org/county-clerk or call 908-527-4787.
For information and updates on all Union County services during the COVID-19 outbreak, including free vaccination, free testing, emergency food distribution and other support services, visit ucnj.org/covid19. General information about COVID-19 is available through the New Jersey Department of Health at nj.gov/health.
The Union County Board of County Commissioners advises residents that the County’s free COVID-19 vaccination program is expanding to offer the Novavax vaccine, approved for ages 18 and older.
The Union County vaccination program also continues to offer the Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson vaccines approved for various age groups including infants age 6 months and up.
“Since the beginning of the outbreak, the Commissioner Board has made it our priority to bring new resources to Union County residents as soon as they are available. We are constantly updating our vaccination program to cover newly approved vaccines, and we continue to encourage everyone to get vaccinated and stay up to date on their booster shots,” said Union County Commissioner Chair Rebecca L. Williams.
The Novavax vaccine has been approved for ages 18 years and older. The Union County vaccination program will provide it in a two-dose series, given 21 days apart, as advised by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control.
Novavax, along with other COVID-19 vaccines, will be provided at two Union County clinics beginning on Thursday, August 4 as follows:
Warinanco Sports Center, 1 Park Drive at Warinanco Park in Roselle:
On Thursdays, the Warinanco clinic provides all vaccines and booster formulations for all age groups. The hours of operation are 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
On Tuesdays, the Warinanco clinic is open only for ages 6 months to five years to receive the Pfizer (6 months to 4 years) or Moderna (6 months to 5 years) formulations. The hours of operation on Tuesdays are 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Plainfield High School, 950 Park Avenue in Plainfield:
On Saturdays, the Plainfield High School clinic provides all vaccines and booster formulations. The hours of operation are 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Saturday is the only day of operation for this clinic).
To make an appointment for a vaccination at either the Warinanco or Plainfield clinics, create an account or log into an existing account through Union County’s vaccination portal, ucnj.org/covid19. If additional assistance is needed call 908-613-7829.
Walk-ups for booster shots for all eligible age groups are welcome at both the Warinanco Sports Center and Plainfield High School sites, but appointments are encouraged.
Home-bound residents may be eligible for a home vaccination visit. To make an appointment, call the Union County Office of Health Management at 908-613-7829 during regular weekday business hours, or leave a call-back message after hours.
For details about Union County’s mobile COVID-19 vaccination clinics and other resources visit ucnj.org/covid19.
For information and updates on all Union County services during the COVID-19 outbreak, visit ucnj.org/covid19. General information about COVID-19 is available through the New Jersey Department of Health at nj.gov/health.
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For all Union County programs and services visit ucnj.org, call the Public Info Line, 877-424-1234, email info@ucnj.org or use the online Contact Form.
The Union County Board of County Commissioners is pleased to announce that applications for the 2023 Union County History Re-Grant Program for Special Projects and General Operating Support are now available online. All eligible non-profit organizations in Union County are invited to apply.
Applicant organizations must be based in Union County, and the programming covered by the grant must take place in Union County during 2023.
“The Re-Grant Program has been a valuable source of funding that enables nonprofits in our community to continue offering educational activities and enriching experiences to our community. I encourage every eligible non-profit to apply,” said Union County Commissioner Chair Rebecca L. Williams.
Applications must be submitted online to the Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs, a division of the Union County Department of Parks and Recreation. To begin the application process and to create an account, request the link to the application portal by emailing John Prescott, History Programs Coordinator, at jprescott@ucnj.org
The application deadline is Monday, September 19 at 11:45 p.m.
Eligibility requirements, application components, and other pertinent details are outlined in the complete General Operating Support (GOS) and Special Projects (SP) guidelines.
The Re-Grant Program includes two types of grants:
General Operating Support (GOS) grants provide assistance for the basic costs of operation such as programming, preservation of collections, salaries, marketing, and more. Funding is available to Union County based historical societies, house museums or historic sites only. The maximum GOS grant request is $7,500.
Special Project (SP) grants support history organizations, museums, schools, libraries and similar organizations with collections or programming relating to Union County and New Jersey state history. The maximum grant request is $5,000.
Funding for the History Re-Grant program is provided by the New Jersey Historical Commission. For clarification, assistance, or questions about applying, please contact John Prescott, History Programs Coordinator, at 908-436-2912 or by email at jprescott@ucnj.org
For information and updates on all Union County services during the COVID-19 outbreak, including free vaccination, free testing, emergency food distribution and other support services, visit ucnj.org/covid19. General information about COVID-19 is available through the New Jersey Department of Health at nj.gov/health.
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For all Union County programs and services visit ucnj.org, call the Public Info Line, 877-424-1234, email info@ucnj.org or use the online Contact Form.
The Union County Board of County Commissioners is pleased to announce that applications to the 2023 Local Arts grant program (LAP) are now being accepted by the Union County Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs, a division of the Union County Department of Parks and Recreation.
“Union County’s Local Arts grant program helps the organizations in our community sustain their operations and continue to bring high-quality programming to our residents, and it also enables other organizations to provide arts programming. We encourage eligible organizations to apply,” said Commissioner Chair Rebecca L. Williams.
Qualifying non-profit arts organizations can apply, as well as libraries, schools, and local government offices.
Two types of grants are available under the LAP program:
General Operating Support grants are available to arts organizations. The maximum request is $12,000.
Special Project grants are available to both arts organizations and non-arts organizations producing an arts project, such as a performance series. The maximum request $6,000.
To be eligible for funding, applicants must be based in Union County, and arts activities must take place in Union County during 2023. Grants will be awarded to applicants that demonstrate a high degree of professionalism in arts programming.
Full details, including eligibility requirements, application components and other information, are outlined in the complete LAP Guidelines.
All application materials must be submitted online by September 21, 2022 through the Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs grant portal.
To obtain the link to the grant portal and begin the application process, applicants must first send the name of their organization by email to Martha Sturm, LAP Grant Coordinator, at msturm@ucnj.org and culturalinfo@ucnj.org. Use both email addresses to ensure a timely response.
For questions about the LAP grant program, contact Martha Sturm at 908-558-2552 or msturm@ucnj.org.
Funding for this grant program is provided by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, a partner of the National Endowment for the Arts.
For information and updates on all Union County services during the COVID-19 outbreak, including free vaccination, free testing, emergency food distribution and other support services, visit ucnj.org/covid19. General information about COVID-19 is available through the New Jersey Department of Health at nj.gov/health.
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For all Union County programs and services visit ucnj.org, call the Public Info Line, 877-424-1234, email info@ucnj.org or use the online Contact Form.
The Union County Board of County Commissioners is pleased to announce that applications for the 2023 Union County HEART Grant program are now available for Union County non-profit organizations, individual artists and scholars. Projects related to local history, the arts and humanities are eligible for consideration in the HEART Grant funding program.
“We created the HEART Grant program in 1998 to help foster a thriving environment for the arts and cultural activities in Union County, and the program has received an enthusiastic response ever since. We are looking forward to another exciting season of programming that reaches thousands of residents with enriching new experiences that enlighten, educate and entertain,” said Commissioner Chair Rebecca L. Williams.
The HEART (History, Education, Arts Reaching Thousands) program serves as a catalyst for Union County’s non-profit organizations, artists and scholars, enhancing their ability to connect residents with programs and activities.
Along with civic groups and cultural organizations, past HEART Grant recipients have included individual poets and writers, historians, painters, photographers, musicians, dancers and more.
Organizations can request a grant of up to $3,000, with a 25% cash match for any amount over $1,000.
Individuals can request up to $1,000, with no cash match required.
All projects funded under the HEART Grant Program must directly benefit Union County residents and increase appreciation for Union County history, the arts and humanities, demonstrating that cultural assets are a vital part of community life, education and wellbeing, economic development and cultural heritage tourism.
Activities must take place in 2023 between January 1 and December 31 to be considered for funding. All applicants must be Union County residents or Union County based non-profit organizations with programs taking place in Union County.
The application deadline is October 18, 2022.
The HEART Grant program is administered by the Union County Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs in the Union County Department of Parks and Recreation.
For more information about all Cultural and Heritage Affairs programs call 908-558-2550 (NJ Relay users dial 711).
For information and updates on all Union County services during the COVID-19 outbreak, including free vaccination, free testing, emergency food distribution and other support services, visit ucnj.org/covid19. General information about COVID-19 is available through the New Jersey Department of Health at nj.gov/health.
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For all Union County programs and services visit ucnj.org, call the Public Info Line, 877-424-1234, email info@ucnj.org or use the online Contact Form.
