County of Union, New Jersey

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Any Union County resident can make an appointment at any testing clinic run by Union County, free of charge.

Union County, NJ – Due to the increased demand for COVID-19 tests, the holiday schedule for Union County’s free COVID-19 testing program will include an additional testing day, on December 29.

“We continue to encourage everyone in the Union County community to get fully vaccinated at the earliest opportunity, and we continue to provide free tests as well as free vaccines,” said Union County Commissioner Board Chairman Alexander Mirabella.

Union County residents can visit ucnj.org to view the latest schedules and make an appointment online at any free testing site or vaccination clinic operated by Union County.

Residents needing additional assistance to make an appointment can contact the Union County COVID-19 Call Center at 908-613-7829, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except holidays.

Union County operates two free COVID-19 test sites, at Kean University on Mondays and Thursdays, and at Gerald B. Green Plaza in Plainfield on Wednesdays.

In addition to testing dates previously scheduled during the holidays, the Kean University site will also be open on Wednesday, December 29.

To make an appointment and to get complete details on hours, locations, and the type of test provided at both of these sites visit ucnj.org/covid19 or call 908-613-7829.

Union County also currently operates three free vaccination sites. Appointments are required at each site:

• Warinanco Sports Center at Warinanco Park in Roselle, on Tuesdays and Thursdays except holidays.
• Downs Hall at Kean University in Union Township on Wednesdays and Fridays except holidays (closed on Friday, December 24 and Friday, December 31).
• Plainfield High School in Plainfield on Saturdays except holidays (closed on Saturday, December 25 and Saturday, January 1).

For complete details, including hours of operation and the type of vaccine available at each location, visit ucnj.org/vax online or call the COVID-19 Call Center at 908-613-7829.

New Jersey residents can now request a free COVID-19 home test kit from the New Jersey Department of Health. For more information on home testing, or to use the Department of Health’s online testing site search tool, visit https://covid19.nj.gov/pages/testing.

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.

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Union County Commissioner Board Chairman Alexander Mirabella issued the following statement on the passing of Union County Surrogate James S. LaCorte:

“It is with great sorrow that we learned of the passing of Union County Surrogate James LaCorte, who provided assistance and comfort to thousands of Union County residents in their time of bereavement over his years of service as County Surrogate. James was known for his sensitive, compassionate, and highly professional approach to his duties. He was a steady, reliable source of guidance for Union County residents coping with an emotional point in their lives, and he unstintingly shared his knowledge of the law with the public by arranging educational events for professionals, volunteers, non-profit organizations, civic groups, and the general public.

“His services to families, including many adoptive families and others, helped to strengthen our Union County community during the more than 20 years he served as Surrogate, and his influence will continue for generations to come. Our hearts go out to his family and loved ones.”

Union County, NJ – Union County Clerk Joanne Rajoppi advises residents seeking passport services that the U.S. Department of State has raised the fees for passport books by $20.00 effective Monday, December 27.

On Monday, the fee for an adult passport book, for ages 16 and up, will be raised from $110.00 to $130.00.

The fee for a child passport book, for ages 15 and younger, will be raised from $80.00 to $100.00.

“My office is authorized to assist residents in transmitting their passport applications to the U.S. Department of State, so we make every effort to help inform the public when that agency changes its policy and procedures,” said Ms. Rajoppi.

For more details about the new fees and other passport information, visit the U.S. Department of State at travel.state.gov.

To contact the office of the Union County Clerk regarding passport assistance, call the Main Office in Elizabeth at 908-527-4966 or the Annex Office in Westfield at 908-654-9859.

For more information about all County Clerk programs and services, visit online at 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.

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A $25,000 donation from Amazon will go towards hot meals and holiday gifts.

Union County, NJ – On Tuesday, December 21, the Union County Commissioner Board joined New Jersey State Senator Nicholas P. Scutari and United Way of Greater Union County to receive a ceremonial check marking the donation of $25,000 from Amazon. The funds have enabled the purchase of hot meals and gifts for Union County seniors and children.

Also helping to facilitate the project are local five local businesses: The Town Bookstore and The Learning Express in Westfield, the restaurants Il Forno’s in Rahway and Two Tony’s in Linden, and Adrian’s Caterers in Plainfield.

“On behalf of the Commissioner Board I would like to thank Amazon for the funds, and thank Senator Scutari, who was instrumental in coordinating this donation. This partnership with the Senator, Amazon, United Way, and Union County will help ensure that everyone in our community who needs a helping hand can feel included in the festivities of the season, especially children and seniors,” said Commissioner Board Chairman Alexander Mirabella.

“Families, children, and seniors need our support now more than ever. They need to know they are seen, and that the Union County community is there for them. The holiday season is an especially sensitive time, and these new funds will help provide the emotional support that can make a real difference,” said James W. Horne, Jr., President and CEO of United Way of Greater Union County. “We thank Amazon for their contribution, and we thank all of our community partners for collaborating on this initiative.”

“Every act of kindness counts all the more at this time of year. I thank Amazon, United Way and the County of Union for helping to ensure that every child and senior citizen in our community can partake in the simple pleasure of enjoying a hot meal and receiving a gift during the holiday season,” said New Jersey State Senator Nicholas P. Scutari, who represents the 22^nd Legislative District in Union County.

“As we continue to grow in New Jersey and specifically Union County, we want to be not just a good employer, but also a good neighbor,” said Colin Newman, Amazon’s Public Policy Director in New Jersey. “United Way of Greater Union County is a vital community anchor, and we’re glad these resources will help them reach more young people and seniors this holiday season.”

The Union County Department of Human Services collaborates with United Way and other local non-profits to provide essential services to Union County residents in need. United Way received the check from Amazon and coordinated with Union County to distribute the funds.

In addition, more than 1,300 families in Union County will receive donations through Union County’s annual Holiday Toy Drive, which concludes on December 22. To make a donation of a new toy, order from the UC Holiday Workshop on Amazon at amazon.com/hz/wishlist or use the drop-off bin in the lobby of the Union County Administration Building, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza in Elizabeth. For more information contact Nathalie Hernandez by email, at nahernandez@ucnj.org or ucholidaytoydrive@ucnj.org.

Union County also hosts emergency food distribution events each month. The emergency food program is an ongoing series established in May 2020 in order to assist households impacted financially by the COVID-19 outbreak. For details about upcoming food distribution events visit ucnj.org/covid19/food-distribution-events. Any Union County resident in need can come to any of these events, regardless of their home town.

To contact the Union County Department of Human Services, use the online contact form at ucnj.org/dhs, email the DHS Action Line at DHSaction@ucnj.org, or call the Action Line at 888-558-2288. Seniors age 60 and up can call the Union County Division on Aging at 888-280-8226.

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.

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