Public Notice is hereby given that the Union County Board of County Commissioners has awarded a contract without competitive bidding as an extraordinary unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a) (11) This contract and the resolution authorizing it is available for public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of the Board.
RESOLUTION NO: 2026- 548
AWARDED TO: Eyman Partners LLC, Washington, D.C.
SERVICES: to provide County Option Medicaid Hospital Program Consulting for State Fiscal year
PERIOD: July1, 2026-June 30, 2027
COSTS: in the amount not to exceed: $130,000.00
James E. Pellettiere, RMC, QPA Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners
Public Notice is hereby given that the Union County Board of County Commissioners has awarded a contract without competitive bidding as a Professional service pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) (i) This contract and the resolution authorizing it is available for public Inspection in the Office of the Clerk of the Board.
Public Notice is hereby given that the Union County Board of County Commissioners has awarded a contract without competitive bidding as a Professional service pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) (i) This contract and the resolution authorizing it is available for public Inspection in the Office of the Clerk of the Board.
Public Notice is hereby given that the Union County Board of County Commissioners has awarded a contract without competitive bidding as a Professional service pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) (i) This contract and the resolution authorizing it is available for public Inspection in the Office of the Clerk of the Board.
RESOLUTION NO: 2026- 527
AWARDED TO: Lerch, Vinci & Bliss, LLP, Fair Lawn, New Jersey
SERVICES TO: to provide financial advisory services
PERIOD: January 1, 2026-December 31, 2026
COSTS: in an amount not to exceed: $50,000.00
James E. Pellettiere, RMC, Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners
Public Notice is hereby given that the Union County Board of County Commissioners has awarded a contract without competitive bidding as a Professional service pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) (i) This contract and the resolution authorizing it is available for public Inspection in the Office of the Clerk of the Board.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following proposed Ordinance was introduced and passed on the first reading at a regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Union, New Jersey, held on the 30th day of July 2026 and that said Ordinance will be taken up for further consideration for final passage at a meeting of said Board to be held in its meeting room in the Administration Building, Elizabeth, New Jersey, on the 27th day of August 2026 at 6:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as said matter can be reached, at which time and place all persons who may be interested therein will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning same.
A copy of this Ordinance has been posted on the Bulletin Board upon which public notices are customarily posted in the Union County Administration Building of the County of Union and a copy is available up to and including the time of such meeting to the members of the general public of the County who shall request such copies, at the Office of the Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners.
James E. Pellettiere, Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND “THE LAWS OF UNION COUNTY: ADMINSTRATIVE CODE AND POLICIES AND GENERAL LEGISLATION” BY AMENDING PART II- POLICIES AND GENERAL LEGISLATION: CHAPTER 41, UNION COUNTY OPTION HOSPITAL FEE PROGRAM.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Union County Board of County Commissioners that the “Laws of Union County” are hereby amended, to be as follows, including addition to the Table of Contents as necessary:
PART II – POLICIES AND GENERAL LEGISLATION
Chapter 41 UNION COUNTY OPTION HOSPITAL FEE PROGRAM
Recitals:
UNCHANGED.
Additional section:
WHEREAS, on June 24, 2026, DHS further approved the Fee & Expenditure Report describing the County’s proposed mode effective July 1, 2026; and
§ 41-1 Definitions.
UNCHANGED.
“Assessed Hospitals” means the hospital facilities located within the County’s borders that provide inpatient hospital services and that are non-public providers based on the most recently filed full year cost report available as of December 31, 2025; and
UNCHANGED.
§ 41-2 Authority.
UNCHANGED.
§ 41-3 Assessment Scope, Basis and Use.
UNCHANGED.
§ 41-4 Computation of Assessment.
The annual Assessment for each Assessed Hospital shall equal $1,776.31, multiplied by its number of total discharges in Calendar Year 2024.
The annual Assessment amounts for each Assessed Hospital, calculated pursuant to (A), above, effective July 1, 2026, shall equal the following:
Kindred Hospital of Rahway, $358,814.00
Overlook Medical Center, $38,764,359.00
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Rahway, $8,538,710.00
Summit Oaks Hospital, $5,796,091.00
CareOne at Trinitas Regional Medical Center, $182,960.00
Trinitas Regional Medical Center, $20,940,889.00
The annual Assessment shall be payable in four quarterly installments, each equal to 25% of the annual Assessment amount.
The Assessment shall constitute a debt due to the County from the time the Assessment is due until it is paid.
§ 41-5 through § 41-15 UNCHANGED.
AND, BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, in case any section, subsection, paragraph, subdivision, clause or provision of this ordinance shall be judged invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such order or judgment shall not affect or invalidate the remainder of any section, paragraph, subdivision, clause or provision of this ordinance, and to this end, the provisions of each section, paragraph, subdivision, clause or provision of this ordinance are hereby declared to be severable;
AND, BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that this ordinance shall take effect at the time and in the manner provided by law, unless otherwise indicated.
Please be advised, Union County Mosquito Control will be spraying for mosquitoes Thursday, July 30, 2026 between the hours of 6 PM to 11 PM Weather Permitting. Check below for a list of areas to be sprayed. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Union County Office of Mosquito Control at 908-654-9834 or 908-654-9835.
Berkeley Heights – Grant St., Garfield St., River Rd. Area, Camptown Dr., Kuntz Ave., Nancy Pl., Bolton Blvd., Plainfield Ave. Little Flower Church
Clark – Riverside Dr., King St. Area, Central Ave. Urgent Care Area, Surry Rd., Dorset Dr. Area
Kenilworth – Water Co. Rd., Dorset Dr. Area, 200 block S. Michigan Ave., 600 Block N. Michigan Ave., Lafayette Ave.,
La Junta de Comisionados del Condado de Union se complace en anunciar que los eventos estacionales de reciclaje del 2026 continuarán en agosto, ofreciendo una variedad de programas diseñados para ayudar a los residentes a reciclar artículos no deseados, caducados o peligrosos, y para promover prácticas sostenibles de gestión de residuos en la comunidad.
“Nuestro programa de reciclaje estacional es la solución más sencilla para que los residentes se deshagan de manera segura y responsable de artículos que no pueden desecharse con la basura regular y que, por lo tanto, tienden a acumularse en hogares y garajes, llegando a veces a invadir espacios públicos compartidos. Al participar, los residentes contribuyen a mantener nuestra comunidad limpia y habitable para el disfrute de todos”, declaró el Presidente de la Junta de Comisionados del Condado de Union, Joseph C. Bodek. “Animo a todos a adelantarse a los eventos de agosto y comenzar a reunir sus artículos caducados y no deseados desde hoy mismo”.
El Condado de Union seguirá ofreciendo un evento gratuito de destrucción de documentos en papel (trituración móvil) durante el mes de agosto, brindando a los residentes una forma segura y cómoda de deshacerse de documentos personales en el mismo lugar, permitiendo a la vez el reciclaje del papel triturado. El evento tendrá lugar el domingo 16 de agosto, de 9:00 a. m. a 1:00 p. m., o hasta que los camiones alcancen su capacidad máxima. La actividad se llevará a cabo en el estacionamiento Kean Hall de la Universidad Kean, ubicado en el 1000 de Morris Avenue, en Union.
Estos eventos de trituración están destinados exclusivamente a documentos personales y confidenciales. Los residentes pueden reciclar revistas, correo publicitario y otros papeles a través de sus programas municipales de reciclaje habituales. Se ruega retirar todas las encuadernaciones, clips grandes de plástico o metal y otros elementos similares antes del evento (se permiten las grapas). No se aceptará papel previamente triturado, húmedo o mojado.
El Programa de Reciclaje de Chatarra Metálica del Condado de Union también continúa en agosto, ofreciendo a los residentes la oportunidad de reciclar responsablemente diversos artículos metálicos, incluyendo refrigeradores (sin las puertas), gabinetes metálicos, electrodomésticos, bicicletas, chatarra de aluminio e incluso aires acondicionados. Los próximos eventos de reciclaje de chatarra de la temporada se realizarán el jueves 6 de agosto y el sábado 15 de agosto, en horario de 9:00 a. m. a 12:00 p. m. en dos ubicaciones convenientes:
• Cranford: Edificio de Servicios de Emergencia (Emergency Services Building), 151 Kenilworth Boulevard
• Rahway: Rahway River Park (patio de servicio frente a la piscina), 3 Parkway Drive
El próximo evento del Condado de Union para la recolección de residuos domésticos peligrosos se llevará a cabo el sábado 8 de agosto, de 9:00 a. m. a 2:00 p. m. El evento tendrá lugar en el estacionamiento Kean Hall de la Universidad Kean, ubicado en 1000 Morris Avenue, en Union. Los residentes pueden llevar diversos productos químicos domésticos para su correcto reciclaje o eliminación; entre ellos se incluyen, entre otros: acabados a base de aceite, aceite de motor, gasolina, tanques de propano, productos químicos para piscinas, pesticidas y bombillas fluorescentes. No se aceptará pintura de látex (a base de agua o para paredes), objetos punzocortantes de uso médico ni cilindros de gas para soldar u oxígeno. Se recomienda a los residentes secar la pintura de látex en casa utilizando endurecedor de pintura comercial, arena, arena para gatos o aserrín. Una vez endurecida, puede desecharse con la basura doméstica habitual.
Todos los eventos de reciclaje del Condado de Union se realizan sin contacto físico y están diseñados exclusivamente para que los residentes lleguen en vehículo. Los residentes deben permanecer dentro de sus automóviles mientras el personal descarga los materiales del maletero. La participación en todos los eventos de reciclaje del Condado de Union es gratuita para los residents del Condado; estos eventos se financian mediante subvenciones de la Ley de Mejora del Reciclaje (REA, por sus siglas en inglés), las cuales el Condado solicita y recibe a través del Departamento de Protección Ambiental de Nueva Jersey (NJDEP).
Para consultar el calendario completo y obtener más información sobre todos los programas de reciclaje del Condado de Union, visite www.ucnj.org/recycling o llame a la línea directa de reciclaje del Condado de Union al 908-654-9889. Los residentes también pueden comunicarse con el coordinador de reciclaje de su municipio para obtener más detalles sobre el reciclaje en su comunidad. La aplicación móvil gratuita “Recycle Coach” es una herramienta práctica para saber qué artículos se aceptan en los programas de reciclaje de recolección en la acera y en los centros de entrega del Condado de Union. La aplicación ofrece información actualizada tanto sobre los programas de reciclaje del Condado como sobre los locales.
The Union County Board of County Commissioners is pleased to announce that 2026 seasonal recycling events will continue in August, featuring a variety of programs designed to help residents recycle unwanted, expired, or hazardous items and to promote sustainable waste management practices in the community.
“Our seasonal recycling program is the simplest solution for residents to safely and responsibly dispose of items that cannot go out with the regular trash and therefore tend to collect around homes and garages, at times even spilling over into shared public spaces. By participating, residents are doing their part in keeping our community clean and habitable for all to enjoy,” said Union County Commissioner Chairman Joseph C. Bodek. “I encourage everyone to get a head start on our August events and begin collecting their expired and unwanted items today.”
Union County will continue to offer a free mobile paper-shredding event in August, giving residents a secure, convenient way to dispose of personal documents on-site while recycling the shredded paper. The event will take place on Sunday, August 16th,from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., or until trucks reach capacity. The event will be held in the Kean Hall Lot of Kean University, located at 1000 Morris Avenue in Union.
The shredding events are intended for personal and sensitive documents only. Residents can recycle magazines, junk mail, and other papers through their municipal program. Please remove all bindings, large plastic or metal clips, and other paraphernalia prior to the event (staples are allowed). Pre-shredded, damp, or wet paper will not be accepted.
Union County’s Scrap Metal Recycling Program also continues in August, providing residents the opportunity to responsibly recycle various metal items, including refrigerators (with doors removed), metal cabinets, appliances, bicycles, aluminum scrap, and even air conditioners. The next scrap metal events of the season will take place on Thursday, August 6th & Saturday, August 15th, from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at two convenient locations:
Rahway: Rahway River Park (service yard across from swimming pool), 3 Parkway Drive
Union County’s next Household Hazardous Waste event will take place on Saturday, August 8th, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The event will be held in the Kean Hall Parking Lot of Kean University, located at 1000 Morris Avenue in Union. Residents can bring a variety of household chemicals for proper recycling or disposal, including, but not limited to, oil-based finishes, motor oil, gasoline, propane tanks, pool chemicals, pesticides, and fluorescent light bulbs. Latex (water-based) paint (wall paint), medical sharps, and welding gas/oxygen cylinders will not be accepted. Residents are advised to dry out latex paint at home using commercial paint hardener, sand, cat litter, or sawdust. Once hardened, it can be thrown in your household trash.
All Union County recycling events are contact-free and drive-up only. Residents must remain in their cars while staff unloads materials from their trunk. All Union County recycling events are free for residents to participate in and are funded through Recycling Enhancement Act (REA) grants that the County applies for and receives through the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP).
For a complete schedule and more information about all Union County recycling programs, please visit ucnj.org/recycling or call the Union County Recycling Hotline at 908-654-9889. Residents may also contact their municipal recycling coordinator for more details about recycling in their community. The free Recycle Coach mobile app is a handy way to find out which items are accepted in curbside recycling programs and at drop-off sites in Union County. The app provides up-to-date information on both countywide and local recycling programs.
The Union County Board of County Commissioners, through the Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs, welcomes residents and visitors to attend the latest event celebrating the nation’s 250th Anniversary, Union County: American as Baseball, Hot Dogs, Apple Pie, Autos, and Music. The family-friendly event will take place on Saturday, August 8, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Meisel Field, located at 278 Meisel Avenue in Springfield.
“Baseball is not only deeply rooted in Union County’s heritage; it is a part of America’s cultural identity. This event honors that history through these two outstanding teams, bridging our past and present, and offering a wonderful opportunity for some of our residents to reminisce while introducing new generations to the joys of baseball,” said Union County Commissioner Chairman Joseph C. Bodek. “I invite you to join us for a relaxing day outdoors, enjoying some ballpark favorites, and celebrating the spirit of vintage baseball. I hope to see you all there.”
Kicking off the event at 10:30 a.m. will be a spectacular car show hosted by the Galloping Hill Cruisers. Founded in 1988, the nonprofit organization brings together car enthusiasts while also supporting local charities, including the New Jersey Institute for Disabilities (NJID). Attendees can enjoy the display of classic and modern vehicles from 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The Westfield Community Concert Band – one of the oldest community bands in the United States – will bring a lively soundtrack to the day’s events, playing from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
At the heart of the event will be the vintage baseball exhibition, featuring the historic 1859 Hoboken Base Ball Club playing the Elizabeth Resolutes. From 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., attendees can watch the players take on the field in authentic 19th-century uniforms and play under the original rules of the game, showcasing baseball as it was played over 150 years ago.
Hot dogs and ice cream vendors will be on-site throughout the event for guests who wish to purchase a treat. One free mini apple pie per guest will be distributed to the first 750 guests, courtesy of Bimbo Bakery/Entenmann’s.
“As we continue breathing life into our history and honoring our roots, it’s important to showcase the origins of sports like baseball. Even then, they were a staple of daily life, bringing traditions, aspirations, and joy to our ancestors,” said Union County Commissioner Vice Chair Rebecca L. Williams, Chair of the Union County America 250 Committee and liaison to the Cultural and Heritage Affairs Advisory Board. “One of our goals with history programs like this is that our residents return home with not only new memories, but also a renewed sense of pride in living in a county with a rich history like ours.”
This event is made possible by funds from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts. The program is organized by the Union County Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs.
The event is free and open to all residents. For additional information, contact the Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs at 908-558-2550. For more information on upcoming America’s 250th Anniversary events, visit ucnj.org/250.
