County of Union, New Jersey

La Escribana del Condado de Union Actualiza a los Residentes del Voto-por-Correo

La Escribana del Condado de Union Joanne Rajoppi les recuerda a los residentes que las boletas para el Voto-por-Correo están siendo enviados a los votantes inscritos ciudad por ciudad . Los envois comenzaron el 15 de septiembre y estarán completos el 5 de octubre.

“My oficina está enviando las boletas en grupos en un period de tres semanas, para asegurarnos que el Servicio Postal puedan manejar el volumen de piezas enviadas y que sean distribuidas a tiempo,” dijo la Sra. Rajoppi. “Aunque la Elección General está a semanas de distancia, yo les recomiendo que en cuanto reciban su boleta la llenen y la devuelvan lo antes posible para que no haya retraso.”

Los votantes pueden ver el horario de actualización de los envois en la página de la Escribanan del Condado UnionCountyVotes.com.

Las boletas de Votar -por-Correo fueron enviadas a los siguientes municipios Berkeley Heights, Clark, Cranford, Fanwood, Garwood, y Hillside el 15 de septiembre.

El 17 de septiembre se enviaron a los votantes de Elizabeth, y septiembre 18 y 19 se enviaron a Mountainside y New Providence.

Fechas de envios para los municipios de Kenilworth, Linden, Plainfield, Rahway, Roselle, Roselle Park, Scotch Plains, Springfield, Summit, Union, Westfield y Winfield, serán anunciadas próximamente.

Los votantes pueden escoger varias formas de devolver su boleta por medio del Servicio Postal, en persona en la oficina de la Escribana del Condado, en la Junta Electoral o pueden ponerlas en las cajas de seguridad distribuidas por el Condado.

Las cajas de entrega están disponibles 24/7 y hasta las 8:00 p.m. el diía de las Elecciones 3 de noviembre.

La oficinas de la Escribana del Condado de Union y la Junta Electoral estarán abiertas para aquellos votantes que quieran entregan sus boletas en persona hasta las 8:00 p.m. el 3 de noviembre. Los votantes que que entreguen sus boletas en persona deben firmar un registro y presentar una identificación de New Jersey valida, una licencia de conducir de NJ u otra identificación.

Para más detalles, incluyendo las direcciones de donde se encuentran las cajas de entrega pueden visitar la página unioncountyvotes.com.

Información para los servicios de la división de elecciones de la ofcina de la Escribana del Condado, puede llamar al 908-527-4996 o enviar un correo a ucvote@ucnj.org.

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Free Guided Nature Walks for Seniors at Trailside Nature and Science Center

Union County’s Sensory Friendly Trail at the Trailside Nature and Science Center includes rope guidelines, educational kiosks, and many other features designed to offer an inclusive environment for all ages and abilities.

Masks are required and social distance rules will be observed at all times.

Union County, NJ – The Union County Freeholders invite senior citizens to participate in a series of free guided walks this fall on the Sensory Friendly Trail at the County’s Trailside Nature and Science Center in Mountainside. The series takes place on Wednesdays from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., beginning on October 7.

This series will be held outdoors, and is open to participants age 55 and older. Masks and social distance must be observed at all times. The walks will be held in small groups in order to facilitate social distance.

Pre-registration is required through the Trailside website, ucnj.org/trailside (use the “Online Registration” link in left-hand column).

“These guided walks offer an excellent opportunity for Union County seniors to take in the beautiful fall scenery of the Watchung Reservation in a safe, socially distanced environment,” said Freeholder Chairman Alexander Mirabella.

Each walk is led by Trailside naturalists and highlights a different topic, including Mammals of the Reservation, Autumn Tree Identification, Fall Nature Walk and Lenape Native American History.

The walks will take place at the Union County Sensory Friendly Trail, a 0.3-mile ADA accessible loop. The trail is designed to provide tactile experiences and create new opportunities to enjoy the outdoors while learning about natural heritage in Union County.

The Sensory Friendly Trail winds gently through the woods with guide ropes and features multiple interpretive signs to learn about the local flora and fauna, with 3-D reliefs and Braille for the visually impaired.

The trail also includes audio kiosks highlighting the natural and human history of the Watchung Reservation, the largest preserved park in Union County at 2,142 acres.

Raised garden beds also add seasonal color to this multi-dimensional experience, providing the visitor with additional opportunities to use their senses of sight, smell and touch.

In-person activities in Union County parks are limited during the COVID-19 outbreak in accordance with statewide public health guidelines, and Trailside is closed to the general public until further notice.

Please visit ucnj.org/trailside or call 908-789-3670 for information about new online nature activities for all ages.

For more information and updates on permitted activities in Union County parks, please visit ucnj.org/parks-recreation.

For quick links to all Union County environmental programs and activities visit The Green Connection, ucnj.org/green-connection.

The Trailside Nature and Science Center is located in the Watchung Reservation, at 452 New Providence Road in Mountainside, and is a service of the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders.

For more information and updates on all Union County services and resources during the COVID-19 outbreak, including guidance for using the Drive-Through Test Center at Kean University and the Mobile Test Unit walk-up sites, please visit the new Union County COVID-19 website at ucnj.org/covid19.

For general information about COVID-19 and phone contacts for 24/7 assistance with questions, visit 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 Hosts Free Networking Mixer for All Military Personnel Tuesday, September 29

The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders invites all military veterans and active duty personnel, their families, and veterans’ service providers to attend a free Networking Mixer on Tuesday, September 29^th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Galloping Hill Golf Course, located at 3 Golf Drive in Kenilworth.

The event will be held on the first floor patio of the Golf Course to allow for social distancing. COVID-19 guidelines will be followed. Masks are required and space is limited to the first 50 registrants.

“We are grateful for the service of military personnel and their families who live in Union County, and we continue to develop more programs, events and resources to help increase opportunities for education, employment and entrepreneurship,” said Freeholder Chairman Alexander Mirabella.

The networking mixer is coordinated through the Union County Office of Veteran Services UC-HERO program; complimentary food is included.

The networking mixer is free to attend but preregistration is required by September 26^th.

The Office of Veteran Services is actively seeking nominations to honor three Union County women veterans at this event for their outstanding military service, community work and volunteer activities with the “SHERO” award.

To receive a nomination form or to register for this event, email Janna Williams at jwilliams@ucnj.org or Kenneth Glick at Kenneth.Glick@ucnj.org or call 908-527-4918 or 908-527-4719. Nominations will be accepted no later than Sept. 25, 2020.

For more information and updates on all Union County services and resources during the COVID-19 outbreak, including guidance for using the Drive-Through Test Center at Kean University and the Mobile Test Unit walk-up sites, visit the new Union County COVID-19 website at ucnj.org/covid19.

For general information about COVID-19 and phone contacts for 24/7 assistance with questions, visit 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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Free COVID-19 Tests Available at Convenient Locations in Union County

The Union County COVID-19 Mobile Test Unit visits local communities to provide free walk-up tests; no car required.

Union County, NJ – The Union County Mobile Test Unit is continuing to visit local communities to provide free COVID-19 tests for residents this fall. No car is required. All sites are available on a walk-up basis.

“We encourage all Union County residents to use this free, convenient service. The test provides vital information that protects our community and saves lives,” said Freeholder Chairman Alexander Mirabella.

“Testing has been a cornerstone of our ability to prevent the virus from spreading,” added Mirabella. “Even if you have no symptoms of illness, it is important to get tested if you feel that you may have been exposed to the virus by someone else, or are at risk of exposing others.”

Any resident can use any of the walk-up sites, regardless of their place of residence. Masks and social distance are required at all times.

The following municipalities are scheduled for September and October (note: the Mobile Test Unit will use the new saliva test at these locations):

Rahway, September 24, 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. American Legion, 581 Maple Avenue.

Scotch Plains, September 29, 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Southside Firehouse, 1920 Raritan Road.

Scotch Plains, October 6, 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. Southside Firehouse, 1920 Raritan Road.

Roselle, October 24, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Location to be determined.

For more details and to view the most recent schedule online visit ucnj.org/covid19/testing/walk-up-locations, or call 908-214-7107 for assistance.

The Mobile Test Unit is available on request to visit local communities to provide tests for the general public. The Mobile Test Unit also visits locations such as senior residence buildings to provide on-site testing for vulnerable populations and other groups.

Municipal governments, non-profit organizations and community groups can request a visit by calling the Union County Office of Emergency Management at 908-654-9881.

The Union County Drive-Through Test Center also continues to provide free tests for all Union County residents, and for first responders and front line medical workers regardless of their residence.

As of Monday, September 28, the Drive-Through Test Center will be open on Mondays and Thursdays, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Together, the Drive-Through Test Center and the Mobile Test Unit have conducted well over 42,000 COVID-19 tests since March.

Residents are urged to continue observing precautions against spreading the virus, including wearing a face mask, maintaining social distance, and washing hands frequently.

For more information and updates on all Union County services during the COVID-19 outbreak, including guidance for using the Drive-Through Test Center at Kean University and a list of locations for walk-up tests, visit ucnj.org/coronavirus-update.

For general information about COVID-19 and phone contacts for 24/7 assistance with questions, visit 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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La Fecha Límite Para Inscribirse para las Elecciones Generales es el 13 de Octubre

Ambas planillas de papel y en línea son aceptadas

Condado de Union, NJ – La Junta Electoral del Condado de Union les recuerda a los residentes que el 13 de octubre es la fecha límite para que los residentes que no están inscritos lo hagan , para que puedan votar en las Elecciones Generales del 3 de noviembre, 2020..

“Existen multiple opciones para que los residentes se inscriban para la próxima elección,” expresó la Administradora de la Junta Electoral, Nicole DiRado. “Aquellos que pueden votar lo pueden hacer en persona o en línea.”

La oficina de la Junta Electoral está abierta de lunes a viernes de 8am a 4pm para aceptar las inscripciones. El 13 de octubre es el ultimo dia para inscrirse, y la Junta Electoral estará abierta hasta las 9:00 pm para recibir las planillas. Las Oficinas de la Secretaría Municipal también aceptan las formas de inscripción de votantes.

Para descargar una forma del internet visite la página de la Junta Electoral del Condado de Union en https://ucnj.org/boe/voter-registration-information/. Esté seguro de imprimir y firmar su nombre.

Para inscribirse en línea los residentes deben visitar la página: https://voter.svrs.nj.gov/register y seguir las instrucciones. El Comisionado de Inscripciones de su Condado le notificará si

su planilla es aceptada. Si no es aceptadasele notificará como completar la aplicación.

Usted se puede inscriber para votar si:

Es ciudadano de los Estados Unidos
Si va a tener 18 en la elección próxima.
Si usted es residente del Estado y del Condado por 30 días antes de las elecciones.
Usted no está cumpliendo sentencia por un delito.
Desde el 17 de marzo las personas que están en probatoria pueden votar.

Para recibir una forma de inscripción por correo puede llamar a la Junta Electoral al 908-527-4123.

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El Condado de Union Aumenta el Servicio de Transporte de Paratránsito

La Junta de Legisladores del Condado de Union se complace en anunciar que el Transporte de Paratránsito ha incrementado su transporte de pasajeros para los residentes del Condado.

Aquellos residentes del Condado de Union que califiquen para este tipo de transporte puedan llamar para hacer reservaciones si necesitan viajar a los siguientes lugares:

Autobús de la Ruta 22
Visitas Médicas
Compras
Empleo
Educación y Entrenamiento
Recoger medicinas
Otros Servicios Esenciales

“Como el Condado de Union está enfrentando las realidades que ha traído la pandemia del COVID-19, la Junta de Legisladores están complacidos de que el Transporte de Paratránsito retome los servicios a los residentes,” dice el Legislador Presidente Chairman Alexander Mirabella. “Por favor siga todas regulaciones de seguridad para aseguranos que los empleados del transporte puedan continuar su trabajo y podamos seguir con este invaluable programa.”

Todas las reservaciones están limitadas por orden de llegada. La transportación se proporcionará con un límite de pasajeros en cada vehículo.

Por favor llamar al 908-241-8300 (Opción 1) para hacer su reservación y programar su viaje. Todas las reservaciones deben ser hechas con (3) semanas de anticipación. De acuerdo con todas las pautas del Estado de New Jersey en prevención de la contaminación del COVID-19, se require que los residentes usen máscaras facials que cubran la boca y la nariz.

Para más información sobre este programa de transporte del Condado de Union, puede visitar la página ucnj.org/departments/human-services/paratransit-system/.

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Public Notice – Amendment to the Union County District Solid Waste Management Plan

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Public Hearing will be held by the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders on October 1, 2020, at 5:30 p.m., in accordance with N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 (the “Open Public Meetings Act”) and in adherence to the guidelines of the Department of Community Affairs, Division of Local Government Services for the purpose of hearing persons interested in, or who are affected by, the adoption of an Amendment to the Union County District Solid Waste Management Plan described below.

An additional Public Hearing will be held by the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders for the same purpose as set for above on October 1, 2020, at 1:00 PM.

Both Public Hearings will be open to the public by electronic means, and as such, will be conducted through a teleconference via ZOOM Webinar. Any member of the public wishing to participate in either teleconference meeting, may do so by downloading ZOOM to their individual electronic device and selecting the following link: https://ucnj.org/zoom-meeting/. Anyone wishing to participate must e-mail the Clerk of the Board at jpellettiere@ucnj.org to receive the meeting-specific password to gain access to the teleconference. All requests must be submitted and received by the Clerk of the Board by no later than October 1, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. All members of the public may view the meeting by livestream at http://ucnj.org/freeholders.

Members of the public who prefer not to, or do not have the means to, participate in either of the teleconference hearings, may participate in the Public Hearings by emailing comments to the Clerk of the Board at jpellettiere@ucnj.org. All relevant comments received will be read into the record at one of the hearings. All emails must be submitted and received by the Clerk of the Board by no later than October 1, 2020 at 10:00 a.m.

The name and address of the Union County District Solid Waste Coordinator is Daniel P. Sullivan, Executive Director c/o Union County Utilities Authority, 1499 Routes 1&9 North, Rahway, New Jersey. Mr. Sullivan can be reached by telephone at 732-382-9400 and by e-mail at dsullivan@UCUA.org. The Plan Amendment that is the subject of the Public Hearings has been prepared in accordance with the Solid Waste Management Act (N.J.S.A. 13:1E-1 et seq.) for the following purpose:

THE PURPOSE OF THIS PLAN AMENDMENT IS TO AMEND THE UNION COUNTY DISTRICT SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN BY INCLUDING A CLASS “C” RECYCLING FACILITY TO BE OWNED AND OPERATED BY LINDEN RENEWABLE ENERGY, LLC LOCATED AT 4900 TREMLEY POINT, LOT 8.02, BLOCK 587, LINDEN, NEW JERSEY TO ACCEPT 1,400 TONS PER DAY ON AVERAGE OF LIQUID ORGANIC FOOD WASTE DERIVED SUBSTRATE THAT IS PROCESSED BY THIRD-PARTIES OFF-SITE IN SATELLITE DE-PACKAGING FACILITIES OR OTHER ORGANIC FOOD WASTE AND WILL UTILIZE ANAEROBIC DIGESTION TO CREATE RENEWABLE NATURAL GAS, AND A MARKETABLE SOIL AMENDMENT.

Ingress and egress to the facility will utilize the following public streets:

US Route 1

Stiles Street, Linden
21^st Street, Linden
Wood Avenue, Linden
Tremley Point Road, Linden

Hours of Operation for the proposed facility:

24 hours per day, 7 days per week

A copy of the Plan Amendment is available for public inspection at the offices of each Municipal Clerk in the County of Union, at the offices of the Union County Utilities Authority, 1499 Routes 1 & 9 North, Rahway, New Jersey, and at the office of the Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Union, located at 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey, 07207, during regular business hours, depending if either office is open due to the COVID-19 virus. In addition, a link to a copy of the Plan Amendment and related documents have been made available for public inspection on the official Union County website at www.ucnj.org and are also available on the Union County Utilities Authority website at http://www.unioncountyutilitiesauthority.org/ucswmp/. Contact James Pellettiere at 908-527-4140 or the e-mail address above or Lisa DaSilva at 732-382-9400 or ldasilva@UCUA.org. should there be any problem with accessing the link or the documents.

James Pellettiere, Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders.

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Información sobre Votar-por Correo en las Elecciones Generales del 3 de Noviembre

La Escribana del Condado de Union Joanne Rajoppi Disipa la Desinformación sobre las Boletas por Correo

Condado de Union, NJ – La Escribana del Condado de Union Joanne Rajoppi está proporcionando respuestas a los votantes que tienen preguntas sobre los procedimientos de como Votar-por-Correo antes de las Elecciones Generales del 3 de noviembre.

“Información érronea se trasmite fácilmente por las redes sociales, lo que hace que los votantes se familiarizen con Votar-por-Correo,” añadió la Sra. Rajoppi. “Votar -por-Correo es una forma confinable y precisa de votar.”

Para ayudar a los votantes para las Elecciones Generales la Sra. Rajoppi ha publicado preguntas frequentes en su página, unioncountyvotes.com.

Entre las preguntas más frecuentes se encuentran:

¿ Por qué estamos votando por correo este año?

El Gobernador y la Legisltura Estatal del Estado ha ordenado una elección de Votar-por-Correo debido a la crisis del COVID-19. Los votos por correo no es algo nuevo. Ha estado en función desde la Guerra Civil y actualmente 9 estados de la Union y el Distrito de Columbia conduce elecciones exclusivamente por correo. Cinco de esos estados tienen una larga historia de confianza en las elecciones de Votar-por-Correo. El sistema de Voto-por-Correo no favorece a ningún partido politico sobre el otro.

¿Cuando se enviarán las boletas?

Las boletas se comenzarán a enviar la semana del 15 de septiembre. Por favor mire la página unioncountyvotes.com para las fechas de cada municipio. La página local de su municipio también tendrá una lista de los envois en su ciudad.

¿ Qué es una recolección de votos?

“Recolección de Votos” es una frase que se usa para describir la práctica real y legítima de designar a alguien para que entregue su boleta. Esta opción de devolución de boletas is importante para los ancianos, personas incapacitadas y aquellos que se encuentran en cuarentena. Una persona puede entregar hasta tres boletas.

Para prevenir el fraude y proteger la privacidad, los votantes deben primero firmar y sellar su boleta en sobre certificado, y la persona que lo va a depositar debe incluir su nombre, dirección y firma en el sobre final. Manipular una boleta es un crimen.

¿ Se puede imprimir una boleta del internet?

Todas las boletas legítimas del Vote-por-Correo son asignadas un código de barras único asociado a cada especifica persona inscrita para votar y es enviado a través del Servicio Postal. El sobre de la boleta dice claramente “Boleta Correo Oficial.”Cualquier intento de reproducir una boleta es un crimen.

¿Es cierto que Votar-por-Correo promueve el fraude electoral?

Las estadisticas nacionales y estudios muestran que el fraude a través del Voto-por-Correo no existe. Un análisis reciente del Washington Post observe a 3 estados que solamente tienen elecciones con Voto-por-Correo (Colorado, Oregon y Washington) y encontró solo 372 irregularidades entre 14.6 millones de votantes, siendo esto un margen de 0.0025%.

El sistema de elección tiene una protección para prevenir el fraude. Primeramente solo los votantes activos recibirán una boleta por correo. La boleta tiene un código de barras asociado con un votante especifico. Después de llenar la boleta el votante debe firmar el sobre Certificado antes de devolverlo.

Los votantes deben estar seguro que la Junta Electoral recibe su boleta. La Junta Electoral escanea el código de barras para confirmer que el votante no halla emitidoun voto y revisa la firma del Sobre Certificado con la que existe en la base de datos.

Es en contra de la ley votar dos veces.

¿Quién puede ayudarme a llenar la boleta?

Un familiar u amigo puede ayudarle a llenar su boleta de Votar -por-Correo. La persona que lo asista debe escribir su nombre y firmar en el sobre Certificado. El /Ella puede enviarlo por correo. Nadie puede entregar en persona más de tres boletas a nombre de os votantes. Ningún candidato u official electo puede ayudar a nadie con las boletas de Votar-por-Correo.

¿Nunca he votado por correo y no se como es?

Todo el proceso paso por paso está incluído en cada boleta. Los votantes con preguntas y dudas pueden llamar a la Oficina de la Escribana del Condado de Union División Electoral al 908-527-4996.

¿Qué pasa si no recibo mi boleta?

Todas las boletas de los votantes deben ser recibidas para el 5 de octubre. Si los votantes no reciben su boleta para el 13 de octubre, deben ponerse en contacto con la División Electoral de la Escribana del Condado de Union al 908-527-4996.

¿Debo enviar por correo mi boleta?

Enviar por correo su boleta es una opción. Las boletas pueden ser depositadas en cualquiera de las 21 cajas que se encuentran en el Condado de Union. Estas cajas están bajo vigilancia y son recogidas por personal autorizado de la Junta Electoral.

Los votantes también pueden dejar sus boletas en los siguientes lugares:

Union County Clerk’s Office, 2 Broad Street, Room 113, Elizabeth

Union County Clerk’s Office, 300 North Avenue East, Westfield

Union County Board of Elections, 271 North Broad Street, Elizabeth

¿Cómo puedo inscribirme para votar en la elección del 3 de noviembre?

Aquellos que quieran inscribirse para votar pueden bajar la planilla de la página unioncountyvotes.com. Llenela y enviela antes del 13 de octubre, para poder votar en las Elecciones Generales del 3 de noviembre..

Para más información sobre los programas y servicios de la Oficina de la Escribana puede llamar al 908-527-4787.

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Union County Announces COVID-19 Emergency Drive-Up Food Distribution, September 26

Distribution is a joint effort with Community FoodBank of New Jersey. Produce will be distributed on a first come-first served basis.

Union County, NJ – The Union County Freeholder Board announced the County will hold an emergency drive-up food distribution for Union County residents to aid those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic on Saturday, September 26^th, beginning at 9 a.m. at Kean University, located at 1000 Morris Avenue, in Union. The distribution will take place in the parking lot located at the intersection of North Ave. and Morris Ave. The food distribution will be first-come, first-served and no registration is required.

The food distribution is being sponsored and coordinated by the County of Union and the Community FoodBank of New Jersey.

Feeding America, of which CFBNJ is a member, projects a 56% increase in food insecurity throughout New Jersey as a result of COVID-19–an additional 432,000 residents. This rate is higher than the national average of 46% and greater than any of New Jersey’s neighboring states.

In Union County, specifically, the projected food insecurity rate has risen from 8.2% to 12.9%.

“The Freeholder Board and the County will continue to schedule these drive-up food distributions,” said Freeholder Chairman Alexander Mirabella. “The distributions have been a lifeline to many of our residents affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.”

“We continue to work to ensure that our residents receive the necessary resources to support them during this time as they face unprecedented levels of unemployment, housing issues and food insecurity,” said Freeholder Sergio Granados who also serves as Liaison to the Human Services Advisory Board. We thank the Community FoodBank of New Jersey and volunteers involved in coordinating this effort.”

Residents who wish to pick up food must arrive in a car; walk-ups will not be accommodated.

Upon arrival, each driver will have to present identification with their name and address and indicate how many people reside in their household. Recipients will receive an emergency box of non-perishable items and fresh produce, with enough to sustain a family for several days. Please note that only one box of food will be provided per vehicle. This event will take place, rain or shine.

“The increase in need for food assistance among our New Jersey neighbors during this crisis has been staggering, presenting a greater challenge than anything that the FoodBank has faced throughout its 45-year history,” said Carlos Rodriguez, President & CEO of the Community FoodBank of New Jersey. “Partnerships like the one that we have with Union County are what allow the FoodBank to continue its unprecedented response, reaching more individuals and families in need than ever before.”

This event will run in compliance with state COVID-19 orders, regarding social distancing and other protocols. All recipients must remain in their cars with windows rolled up at all times, otherwise masks are required. Food boxes will be placed in the trunk or truck bed of the vehicle by volunteers.

For a list of all future Food Distribution events, visit: https://ucnj.org/covid19/food-distribution-events/.

For questions and more information, residents may call the UCDHS Director’s Action Line at 888-845-3434 or 908-558-2288.

To learn more about the Community FoodBank of New Jersey, visit: https://cfbnj.org/.

For more information and updates on all Union County services and resources during the COVID-19 outbreak, including guidance for using the Drive-Through Test Center at Kean University and the Mobile Test Unit walk-up sites, the new Union County COVID-19 website at ucnj.org/covid19.

For general information about COVID-19 and phone contacts for 24/7 assistance with questions, visit the New Jersey Department of Health at nj.gov/health.

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Voter Registration Deadline for the General Election is October 13

Both paper applications and online registrations are being accepted

Union County, NJ – The Union County Board of Elections reminds residents that October 13 is the deadline for voter registration for the 2020 General Election. Election Day will be on Tuesday, November 3.

“There are multiple options for residents to register to vote in time for the upcoming election,” said Union County Board of Elections Administrator, Nicole DiRado. “Those eligible to vote can apply online or in person.”

The Union County Board of Elections office is open Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm to accept Voter Registration Forms. On the October 13 voter registration deadline, the Board of Elections Office will remain open until 9pm to receive forms. Municipal Clerk offices that are currently open can also provide and accept voter registration forms.

To download a voter registration form, visit the Union County Board of Elections website at https://ucnj.org/boe/voter-registration-information/. Be sure to print and sign the form before returning.

To register online, eligible residents should visit: https://voter.svrs.nj.gov/register and follow Online Voter Registration instructions. Your County Commissioner of Registration will notify you if your application is accepted. If it is not accepted, you will be notified on how to complete and/or correct the application.

You can register to vote if:

You are a United States citizen
You will be 18 years old by the next election
You will be a resident of the State and county for 30 days before the election
You are NOT currently serving a sentence because of a felony conviction
As of March 17, 2020, persons currently on parole or probation are entitled to vote.

To receive a voter registration form by mail, call the Board of Elections at 908-527-4123.

For more information and updates on all Union County services during the COVID-19 outbreak, including guidance for the free Drive-Through Test Center at Kean University, visit ucnj.org/coronavirus-update.

For general information about COVID-19 and phone contacts for 24/7 assistance with questions, visit the New Jersey Department of Health at nj.gov/health.

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