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.
SERVICES: to provide tenant-based sponsor-based and scattered site rental assistance, operations and supportive services to homeless individuals and family
COSTS: to reflect an increase in the amount of $2,454,429.00 for a new total amount not to exceed: $5,555,358.00
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 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.
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.
RESOLUTIONNO: 2026- 447
AWARDED TO: Various Agencies
SERVICES: The Union County desires to assist homeless and at-risk families/individuals who are experiencing short-term, non-recurring emergencies, by providing emergency shelter, motel/hotel nights, rent/mortgage/security assistance
PERIOD: July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027
COSTS: in a amount not to exceed: $973,400.00
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 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.
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.
RESOLUTIONNO: 2026- 473
AWARDED TO: Various Agencies
SERVICES: to expand access to essential services and resources through non-profit and faith-based partners to support community building and promote economic mobility for low- and moderate-income residents in Union County
PERIOD: July1, 2026-December 31, 2026, with the potential option to extend for the one-year January1, 2027-december 31, 2027 and one final option to extend for the six (6) months January 1, 2028-June 30, 2028
COSTS: in the amount not to exceed: $750,000.00
James E. Pellettiere, RMC, QPA Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners
La Junta de Comisionados del Condado de Union invita a los adultos mayores, a sus familias y a sus cuidadores a los próximos eventos del programa ASK (*Aging Services Kiosk* o Kiosco de Servicios para Personas Mayores) que se llevarán a cabo este mes de julio, con el fin de que conozcan la amplia gama de programas y recursos disponibles para este sector de la población. Estos eventos permiten a los asistentes reunirse en persona con profesionales experimentados que pueden brindar orientación experta y asistencia en diversos trámites, incluida la cumplimentación de formularios. En todas las fechas habrá personal bilingüe disponible para ofrecer apoyo en español.
“Nuestro Kiosco de Servicios para Personas Mayores funciona como un centro comunitario móvil que facilita la comunicación entre los adultos mayores, los cuidadores y el Condado de Union. Este verano, y durante todo el año, invitamos a los adultos mayores a visitar cualquiera de nuestras convenientes ubicaciones para hacer preguntas, informarse sobre los recursos disponibles y recibir la ayuda que necesiten al transitar por estas nuevas etapas de la vida”, declaró Joseph C. Bodek, Presidente de la Junta de Comisionados del Condado de Union. “Este es un recurso extraordinario para los adultos mayores, y les animo a que visiten su biblioteca local y conversen con uno de nuestros expertos en servicios para adultos mayores para descubrir por qué”.
El programa ASK es gestionado directamente por la División de Servicios para Personas Adultos Mayores (*Division on Aging*), una dependencia del Departamento de Servicios Humanos del Condado de Union. Ofrece a los adultos de 60 años o más, así como a sus cuidadores, una vía cercana y práctica para descubrir programas y servicios valiosos y hablar personalmente con un profesional de dicha división.
El personal de los puntos ASK puede ayudar a los adultos mayores y a sus cuidadores a acceder a diversos servicios, tales como entrega de comidas a domicilio, servicios de relevo para cuidadores (*respite care*), atención domiciliaria, centros de día para adultos y servicios de apoyo para cuidadores. Cualquier adulto mayor o cuidador residente en el Condado de Union puede visitar cualquiera de los kioscos ASK, independientemente de donde resida. No se requiere cita previa ni inscripción. A continuación, se detallan los próximos eventos ASK programados para el mes de julio:
Martes 14, de julio
Union Public Library
1980 Morris Avenue, Union
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Jueves 23 , de julio
Elizabeth Public Library – Main
11 South Broad Street, Elizabeth
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
“Estamos especialmente agradecidos a la División de Envejecimiento por su compromiso de garantizar que nuestra comunidad de personas mayores tenga acceso a alimentos frescos y recursos. Ellos son el motor de estas iniciativas y nos enorgullece seguir apoyándolos para mejorar la calidad de vida de nuestros residentes”, afirmó el Comisionado James Baker, enlace con el Consejo Asesor sobre el Envejecimiento.
Para obtener más información sobre los eventos ASK y otros servicios para adultos mayores en el Condado de Union, comuníquese con la División de Envejecimiento y Conexión de Recursos para Personas con Discapacidad (Division on Aging and Disability Resource Connection) llamando a la línea gratuita 1-888-280-8226 o visitando el sitio web www.ucnj.org/dhs/aging.
The Union County Board of County Commissioners invites seniors, their families, and caregivers to the upcoming Aging Services Kiosk (ASK) events this July to explore the wide range of senior programs and resources available. These events allow attendees to meet face-to-face with experienced professionals who can provide expert guidance and assistance with a variety of services, including form completion. Bilingual staff will be available on all dates to provide support in Spanish.
“Our Aging Services Kiosk serves as a mobile community hub, facilitating the conversation between seniors, caregivers, and Union County. This summer, and all year round, we welcome seniors to visit any of the convenient locations to ask questions, learn about available resources, and get the help they need as they navigate through these new stages of life,” said Union County Commissioner Chairman Joseph C. Bodek. “This is an incredible resource for seniors, and I urge them to stop by their local library and chat with one of our Aging experts to see why.”
The Aging Services Kiosk is operated explicitly by the Division on Aging, a branch of the Union County Department of Human Services. It offers adults aged 60 and older, along with their caregivers, a friendly and convenient avenue to discover valuable programs and services and speak individually with a Division on Aging professional.
Staff at ASK locations can help older adults and caregivers connect with various services, including home-delivered meals, respite care, home care, adult day care, and support services for caregivers. Any Union County senior or caregiver can visit any ASK kiosk, regardless of their hometown. No appointment or pre-registration is needed. Below are the upcoming ASK events in July:
Tuesday, July 14th
Union Public Library
1980 Morris Avenue, Union
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Thursday, July 23rd
Elizabeth Public Library – Main
11 South Broad Street, Elizabeth
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
“We are especially grateful to the Division on Aging for its commitment to ensuring our senior community has access to fresh food and resources. They are the beating heart of these initiatives, and we are proud to continue supporting them in improving the quality of life of our residents,” said Commissioner James Baker, Liaison to the Advisory Council on Aging.
For more information about the ASK events and any other services for seniors in Union County, contact the Division on Aging and Disability Resource Connection at 1-888-280-8226 toll-free or visit online atucnj.org/dhs/aging.
– La Junta de Comisionados del Condado de Union se complace en anunciar que el programa estacional de reciclaje del 2026 continuará en julio, ofreciendo una variedad de eventos 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.
“Queremos que los residentes sepan que cada celebración, barbacoa o día de playa que disfruten este verano representa una nueva oportunidad para reciclar de manera responsable y cuidar el medio ambiente; estamos aquí para facilitarles al máximo esta tarea”, dijo el Presidente de la Junta de Comisionados del Condado de Union, Joseph C. Bodek. “Animo a los residentes a consultar las fechas, planificar con antelación y aprovechar este recurso gratuito”.
El Condado de Union ofrece eventos gratuitos de destrucción de documentos (trituración móvil) desde marzo hasta octubre, brindando a los residentes una forma segura y cómoda de deshacerse de documentos personales en el mismo lugar del evento. Los eventos se llevan a cabo de 9:00 a. m. a 1:00 p. m., o hasta que los camiones alcancen su capacidad máxima. Se invita a los residentes a participar en el siguiente evento de destrucción de documentos programado para julio:
Jueves, 9 de julio: Rahway River Park (patio de servicio frente a la piscina), 3 Parkway Drive, Rahway
Los eventos de destrucción de documentos del Ccondado de Union están destinados exclusivamente a documentos confidenciales y personales, tales como registros legales, médicos y financieros. No se permite la participación de empresas. El correo basura, la publicidad, las revistas y cualquier otro papel de desecho que no se considere confidencial o delicado debe reciclarse a través de los programas municipales de reciclaje.
Por favor, retire todas las encuadernaciones, clips grandes de plástico o metal y otros objetos 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 julio, ofreciendo a los residentes diversas oportunidades para reciclar de manera responsable distintos 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 llevarán a cabo el jueves 2 de julio y el sábado 18 de julio, de 9:00 a. m. a 12:00 p. m., en dos ubicaciones convenientes:
Rahway: Rahway River Park patio de servicio frente a la piscina), 3 Parkway Drive
El próximo evento de recolección de residuos domésticos peligrosos del Condado de Union 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 (Kean University), ubicado en 1000 Morris Avenue, en Union. En estos eventos, los residentes pueden llevar diversos productos químicos domésticos para su correcto reciclaje o eliminación. Entre estos artículos se incluyen, entre otros: acabados a base de aceite, aceite de motor, gasolina, tanques de propano, productos químicos para piscinas, pesticidas, bombillas fluorescentes y más. 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 bajo la modalidad de entrega desde el vehículo (*drive-up*). Los residentes deben permanecer en sus automóviles mientras el personal descarga los materiales del maletero.
Para consultar el calendario completo y obtener más información sobre todos los programas de reciclaje organizados por el Condado de Union, visite www.ucnj.org/recycling/ o llame a la línea directa de reciclaje del Condado 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” ofrece una forma práctica de saber qué artículos se incluyen en los programas de reciclaje en la acera y cuáles se pueden llevar a los centros del Condado de Union. La aplicación proporciona información actualizada tanto sobre los programas de reciclaje del Condado como sobre los locales. En “The Green Connection” (www.ucnj.org/green-connection) encontrará enlaces rápidos a todos los programas y actividades ambientales organizados por el condado de Union.
The Union County Board of County Commissioners is pleased to announce that the 2026 seasonal recycling program will continue in July, featuring a variety of events designed to help residents recycle unwanted, expired, or hazardous items and to promote sustainable waste management practices in the community.
“We want residents to know that every celebration, barbecue, or beach day enjoyed this summer presents a new opportunity for them to responsibly recycle and care for their environment – we’re here to make it as easy and convenient to do so,” said Union County Commissioner Chairman Joseph C. Bodek. “I encourage residents to review the dates, plan ahead, and take advantage of this free resource.”
Union County offers free mobile paper shredding events from March through October, giving residents a secure and convenient way to dispose of personal documents on-site. Events run from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., or until trucks reach capacity. Residents are encouraged to participate in the following July shredding event:
Thursday, July 9th: Rahway River Park (Service yard across from swimming pool), 3 Parkway Drive, Rahway
Union County’s paper shredding events are for sensitive and personal documents only, including legal, medical, and financial records. No businesses are allowed to participate. Junk mail, advertisements, magazines, and all other waste papers not considered sensitive or confidential should be recycled through a municipal recycling program.
Please remove all bindings, large plastic or metal clips, and other items prior to the event (staples are permitted). Pre-shredded, damp, or wet paper will not be accepted.
Union County’s Scrap Metal Recycling Program also continues in July, providing residents with various opportunities 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, July 2nd & Saturday, July 18th, 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 at Kean University’s Kean Hall Lot, located at 1000 Morris Avenue in Union. At these events, residents can bring a variety of household chemicals for proper recycling or disposal. These items include, but are not limited to, oil-based finishes, motor oil, gasoline, propane tanks, pool chemicals, pesticides, fluorescent bulbs, and more. 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.
For a complete schedule and more information on all recycling programs hosted by Union County, 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 provides a handy way to find out what items are included in curbside recycling programs and drop-off sites in Union County. The app provides up-to-date information on both countywide and local recycling programs. Quick links to all environmental programs and activities hosted by Union County are available at The Green Connection, ucnj.org/green-connection.
