Union County’s volunteer Master Tree Stewards help residents learn about the role of trees in the environment, through classroom activities in local schools as well as outdoor projects in County parks. Here, Master Tree Steward Dean Talcott (red shirt) leads a group of volunteers putting up name tags on distinctive trees along a walking path in Echo Lake Park, in Mountainside.
Union County, NJ — Union County residents have an opportunity to “think globally, act locally” by joining the Master Tree Stewards of Union County, an all-volunteer organization dedicated to educating the public about the role of trees in the environment.
Each year, the volunteer Tree Stewards fan out across Union County to teach a fun lesson on trees to fourth grade students. No experience is needed.
In addition to classroom lessons, Tree Steward volunteers have created new “Tree Trails” along walking paths in Union County parks, to help visitors identify and learn about trees of distinction in the community.
“Our Master Tree Stewards provide an important service by helping students learn how trees benefit their neighborhoods,” said Freeholder Chair Kowalski. “Scientists say that trees improve the environment by replenishing oxygen and filtering pollutants from the air, as well as absorbing water in areas in flood areas.”
On a local level, trees help keep neighborhoods cool in the summer. They also help reduce airborne pollution, storm water runoff, erosion, and flooding. Studies have also shown that trees improve local property values and contribute to overall community well-being.
On a global level, a recent study suggests that planting 1.2 trillion additional trees would provide enough storage capacity to offset 10 years of carbon dioxide emissions, helping to counteract the impacts of climate change.
All Master Tree Stewards receive training and support from the staff of the Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Union County, a program supported in part by the Freeholder Board with offices at the Union County complex, 300 North Avenue East in Westfield.
The training consists mainly of guided walks in local nature preserves during the fall season.
For more information about the joining the Master Tree Stewards program visit the Extension online at ucnj.org/rce or contact Union County 4-H Agent James Nichnadowicz at the Extension office in Westfield, 908-654-9854 (ext. 4) or jnichnadowicz@ucnj.org.
For quick links to all environmental programs and activities in Union County visit The Green Connection, ucnj.org/green-connection.
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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 Chosen Freeholders reminds residents that free scrap metal drop off sites are open all summer long. A wide variety of metal goods, from household appliances to gutters and sheds, are included in the program.
“This countywide program helps to fill a service gap in some Union County municipalities that currently have no pickup for scrap metal recycling,” said Freeholder Chair Bette Jane Kowalski. “As a community, we benefit across the board by recycling more and throwing away less waste – and we also stand to gain some revenue from the program.”
The scrap metal recycling program is available for use by households, commercial establishments, nonprofit agencies and other organizations. It is available the first Thursday and third Saturday of each month, from April through November.
During the month of August the dates will be Thursday, August 1 and Saturday, August 17. All programs run from 9:00 a.m. to12:00 noon.
Scrap metal from any municipality may be brought to either of the following drop-off centers:
Rahway: Service Yard in Rahway River Park (near swimming pool), St. Georges Avenue
Acceptable items for recycling include aluminum scrap, aluminum cans, aluminum siding, bicycles, brass, copper, dishwashers, electric fans, fencing (chain/wire), freezers, gutters, irons, lawn furniture, metal cabinets, metal sheds, microwaves, pots and pans, railings, refrigerators, stoves, tire rims, toasters, washers and dryers, window frames (no glass), and wire hangers.
The Freeholder Board also reminds residents to download the free Recycle Coach app for the latest news and information on all countywide and local recycling programs, located at ucnj.org/recycle.
For more information, upcoming dates and directions to all Union County recycling programs and locations, visit the Bureau of Recycling and Planning website at ucnj.org/recycle or call the Union County Recycling Hotline at 908-654-9889.
Quick links to all Union County environmental programs and activities are located at The Green Connection, ucnj.org/green-connection.
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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.
Union County, NJ – The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders announces that the next free mobile paper shredding event of 2019 for personal and confidential documents will be available on Saturday, August 10, at Kean University in Union Township, 1100 Morris Avenue.
“Union County’s mobile document shredding service helps residents fight identity theft by providing a convenient way to shred your confidential documents,” said Freeholder Chair Bette Jane Kowalski. “It promotes our County recycling efforts and ties in with other Green Initiatives in Union County.”
The August 10 shredding event will take place at Kean University on Morris Avenue in Union, in the parking lot adjacent to Green Lane. The program will run from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., rain or shine. The shredding event will end before 1:00 p.m. if the shredding truck(s) reach capacity.
After this, the next shredding event will be Thursday, September 12 at the Linden Recycling Center, located at 2 Donaldson Place in Linden, also from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
All Union County residents are eligible to use the paper-shredding service. In an effort to accommodate everyone, there is a limit of four, 10-pound bags or boxes per person. It is preferred that you bring your material in paper bags.
Documents should not be bound. Please remove plastic binders and paperclips. Paper that is wet/damp will not be accepted. Residents should continue to recycle non-confidential papers and magazines with their municipal recycling program.
Please note that paper that is already shredded will not be accepted.
Documents are put into 96-gallon containers provided by the shredding company. The items are then placed onto a conveyor belt and shredded on site. Participants are welcome to view the shredding process via a closed-circuit television. The shredded documents are then recycled via local paper mills.
The mobile shredding program is paid for through New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Recycling Enhancement Act Grant Funds. For more information about future events or directions please call the Union County Recycling Hotline at 908-654-9889 or visit us online at www.ucnj.org/recycle.
The Freeholder Board also reminds residents to download the free Recycle Coach app for the latest news and information on all countywide and local recycling programs, located at www.ucnj.org/recycle.
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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.
Bonus: Ammunition and Fireworks accepted – August event only!
Union County, NJ – The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders is offering a simple, easy way for everyone to pitch in and help improve the environment. Residents can safely dispose of unwanted household chemicals and other chemical wastes, by bringing these items to the next Household Hazardous Waste recycling event. The free event will be held on Saturday, August 3, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at the Union County Vo-Tech Schools campus located at 1776 Raritan Road in Scotch Plains.
The Union County Police Bomb Squad will also be on hand at the event to collect unwanted ammunition and fireworks from residents.
“The Household Hazardous Waste event is one of the most critical ways Union County residents can help make a real difference in protecting the environment,” said Freeholder Chair Bette Jane Kowalski. “This event also offers a special opportunity to safely dispose of ammunition and fireworks, helping to keep our communities secure.”
The Household Hazardous Waste event provides Union County residents with a free, environmentally safe way to dispose of outdated or unwanted household chemicals, mercury thermostats and thermometers, propane tanks, and automobile tires among many other items such as oil-based paint and varnish, antifreeze, aerosol cans, pool chemicals, corrosives, pesticides, herbicides, solvents, thinners, fire extinguishers, motor oil and oil filters, gasoline, batteries, thermostats, fluorescent bulbs (unbroken), and mercury switches.
Residents need only drive to the site with their items for disposal. Once at the site, residents stay in their vehicles while workers unload the items.
Only materials in original or labeled containers will be accepted. No containers larger than five gallons will be accepted. There is a limit of eight automobile tires, without rims, per household.
Please note that latex paint (wall paint) is not accepted. Residents wishing to dispose of latex paint are advised to use it up, donate it or share with a neighbor. If those options are not available, the paint can be dried in the can, and/or mixed with kitty litter or newspaper, then disposed with regular household garbage.
For a complete list of the materials that will be accepted on August 3rd as well as all recycling event dates and locations, please visit ucnj.org/recycle.
The household hazardous waste collection will be held rain or shine, for Union County residents only, not for businesses. Proof of Union County residency is required. For more information, please call the Recycling Hotline at 908-654-9889.
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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.
Union County residents and visitors are advised that the Family Fun & Flix free outdoor movie with children’s activities scheduled for tonight, Tuesday July 23 in Warinanco Park, has been cancelled due to wet conditions resulting from recent storms. Please join us next Monday evening, July 29, at Rutgers Avenue Park in Hillside as the Family Fun & Flix series continues with a free screening of Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation. Children’s activities begin at 7:30 p.m. and the movie will begin at dusk.
For more information on all programs and activities in Union County parks use the Special Event Calendar link at ucnj.org/parks-activities or call 908-527-4900.
Union County residents and visitors are advised that the Family Fun & Flix free outdoor movie with children’s activities scheduled for tonight, Tuesday July 23 in Warinanco Park, has been cancelled due to wet conditions resulting from recent storms. Please join us next Monday evening, July 29, at Rutgers Avenue Park in Hillside as the Family Fun & Flix series continues with a free screening of Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation. Children’s activities begin at 7:30 p.m. and the movie will begin at dusk.
For more information on all programs and activities in Union County parks use the Special Event Calendar link at ucnj.org/parks-activities or call 908-527-4900.
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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.
Voters in nine Union County municipalities have already used the new ExpressVote XL voting machine from the company ES&S, and it will debut in the remaining 12 municipalities on Election Day in November. Photo credit: ES&S.
Elizabeth, New Jersey – Twelve Union County municipalities will receive new voting machines for the first time in 20 years on Election Day this November, and the Union County Board of Elections is encouraging voters become familiar with the new machines ahead of time, by visiting hands-on public demonstration sessions this summer and fall.
Voters in Clark, Cranford, Hillside, Linden, New Providence, Plainfield, Rahway, Roselle, Roselle Park, Scotch Plains, Springfield and Summit will use the new machines for the first time on Election Day, Tuesday November 5.
Voters in Berkeley Heights, Elizabeth, Fanwood, Garwood, Kenilworth, Mountainside, Union, Westfield and Winfield have already completed the transition to the new vote tabulation system.
“Voters who are already using the new machines have embraced the change. They appreciate the ease of the touch screen as well as the benefit of knowing their vote is properly recorded,” explained Nicole DiRado, Administrator at the Union County Board of Elections. “The public demonstrations provide voters with the opportunity to try out the new machines and see how the verified paper audit trail works, before they head to the polls in November.”
“Union County was among the first three counties in New Jersey to introduce the new voting machines last year, and we are looking forward to having this new technology available in all 21 of our municipalities,” said Freeholder Chair Bette Jane Kowalski. “I encourage all residents to attend one of the upcoming demonstration sessions and familiarize themselves with the new machines before the General Election in November.”
The Election Board has been conducting demonstrations throughout the summer. They will continue through the weekend leading up to Election Day.
Demonstrations are scheduled at the following locations every week, excluding holiday closures:
Colleen Fraser Building
300 North Avenue East, Westfield
Saturdays 9:00am – 1:00pm
Union County Courthouse
2 Broad Street, 1st Floor, Elizabeth
Tuesdays, 11:00am – 3:00pm
Visitors to Union County’s Summer Arts weekly series of free outdoor concerts will also have the opportunity to try the new machines. This year, Summer Arts will take place at Echo Lake Park in Mountainside on July 24 and July 31, and at Oak Ridge Park in Clark on August 7, 14, 21 and 28. For more details about the Summer Arts series visit ucnj.org.
In addition, the new machines will be on hand at the following community events:
July 24 – ExpressVote XL Voting Machine Public Demonstration
Roselle Park Farmers Market – Chestnut Street
12:00 – 6:00pm
August 3 – ExpressVote XL Voting Machine Public Demonstration
Hillside Concert – Live In The Mix – Conant Park – 310 Conant St
12:00 – 8:00pm
August 6 – ExpressVote XL Voting Machine Public Demonstration
Meisel Park, Springfield – National Night Out
Time: 6:00 – 9:00pm
August 6 – ExpressVote XL Voting Machine Public Demonstration
Summit National Night Out – 356 Broad Street, Summit
Time: 6:00 – 9:00pm
August 6 – ExpressVote XL Voting Machine Public Demonstration
Plainfield National Night Out- 515 Watchung Avenue
5:30 – 8:30pm
August 6 – ExpressVote XL Voting Machine Public Demonstration
Roselle Park National Night Out, Chestnut Street (Gazebo)
5:00 – 9:00pm
August 6 – ExpressVote XL Voting Machine Public Demonstration
Linden National Night Out, in front of city hall, Wood Avenue
Time: 5:00 – 7:00pm
August 6 – ExpressVote XL Voting Machine Public Demonstration
Clark National Night Out – Parking lot next to the Recreation Center
430 Westfield Avenue
Time: 6:00 – 9:00pm
August 6 – ExpressVote XL Voting Machine Public Demonstration
Roselle National Night Out –210 Chestnut Street (Between 1ST and 3rd Ave)
5:00 – 8:00pm
August 6 – ExpressVote XL Voting Machine Public Demonstration
Cranford National Night Out – In front of Municipal Building – 8 Springfield Ave
Time: 6:00 – 9:00pm
August 6 – ExpressVote XL Voting Machine Public Demonstration
Scotch Plains National Night Out –430 Park Ave – grass area on Stage House side
6:00 – 9:00pm
August 13 – ExpressVote XL Voting Machine Public Demonstration
Plainfield – Cedar Brook Park apartments – 1272 Park Avenue
6:00 – 9:00pm
August 15 – ExpressVote XL Voting Machine Public Demonstration
Linden Community Center – 1025 John Street
6:30 – 8:30pm
August 21 – ExpressVote XL Voting Machine Public Demonstration
Roselle Park Farmers Market – Chestnut Street
12:00 – 6:00pm
September 7 – ExpressVote XL Voting Machine Public Demonstration
Roselle Multi Culture- Chestnut Street (Between 1st And 3rd Ave)
3:00 -9:00pm
September 9 – ExpressVote XL Voting Machine Public Demonstration
Linden Library – 31 East Henry Street
3:00 – 7:00pm
September 11 – ExpressVote XL Voting Machine Public Demonstration
Cranford town Hall – 8 Springfield Avenue
12:00 – 3:00pm
September 12 – ExpressVote XL Voting Machine Public Demonstration
Scotch Plains – Town Hall Lobby – 430 Park Avenue
10:00 – 2:00pm
September 14 – ExpressVote XL Voting Machine Public Demonstration
Roselle Park Car Show – Chestnut Street
11:00 – 4:00pm
September 17 – ExpressVote XL Voting Machine Public Demonstration
Springfield Committee Meeting –Municipal Building – 100 Mountain Avenue
7:00pm
September 18 – ExpressVote XL Voting Machine Public Demonstration
Hillside Municipal Building Lobby – Liberty & Hillside Avenues
11:00 – 3:00pm
September 21 – ExpressVote XL Voting Machine Public Demonstration
Scotch Plains Farmers Market – Municipal Parking Lot – 430 Park Avenue
8:00 – 11:00am
September 24 – ExpressVote XL Voting Machine Public Demonstration
Clark Municipal Building Lobby – 430 Westfield Avenue
11:00 -3:00pm
September 27 – ExpressVote XL Voting Machine Public Demonstration
Linden City Hall Council Chambers – 301 North Wood Avenue
11:00 – 3:00pm
September 28 – ExpressVote XL Voting Machine Public Demonstration
Clark Library –303 Westfield Avenue
11:00 – 4:00pm
September 29 – ExpressVote XL Voting Machine Public Demonstration
Rockin Reservation- Trailside Watchung Reservation 452 New Providence Rd
Time: 11:00 – 5:00pm
October 1 – ExpressVote XL Voting Machine Public Demonstration
Roselle Library -104 West Fourth Avenue
4:00 – 7:00pm
October 2 – ExpressVote XL Voting Machine Public Demonstration
Summit Council meeting- Summit City Hall – 512 Springfield Avenue
7:30pm
October 5 – ExpressVote XL Voting Machine Public Demonstration
Scotch Plains Library –1927 Bartle Avenue
10:00 -3:00pm
October 5 – ExpressVote XL Voting Machine Public Demonstration
Festival of India – Roselle Park High School- 185 West Weber Avenue
5:00 – 11:00pm
October 6- ExpressVote XL Voting Machine Public Demonstration
Springfield Fall Festival – Patriot Park, Wabeno Avenue
Time: 11:00 – 5:00pm
October 6 – ExpressVote XL Voting Machine Public Demonstration
Scotch Plains Day – Municipal Building Parking Lot – 430 Park Avenue
12:00 – 4:00pm
October 7 – ExpressVote XL Voting Machine Public Demonstration
New Providence Library – 377 Elkwood Ave
3:00-7:00pm
October 12 – ExpressVote XL Voting Machine Public Demonstration
Clark Street Fair – UNICO – Municipal Grounds – 430 Westfield Avenue
1:00 – 6:00pm
October 15 – ExpressVote XL Voting Machine Public Demonstration
Cranford Town Hall – 8 Springfield Avenue
6:30 – 8:00pm
October 15 – ExpressVote XL Voting Machine Public Demonstration
Springfield Library Meeting Room – 66 Mountain Avenue
1:00 – 4:00pm
October 21 – ExpressVote XL Voting Machine Public Demonstration
Clark Council Meeting – Public Safety Building – 315 Westfield Avenue
7:00 – 9:30pm
October 22 – ExpressVote XL Voting Machine Public Demonstration
Chestnut Street Housing Complex – 12 Chestnut Street, Summit
3:00- 7:00pm
October 25 – ExpressVote XL Voting Machine Public Demonstration
Horse Show – Watchung Stables – 1160 Summit Lane, Mountainside
4:00 – 8:00pm
October 26 – ExpressVote XL Voting Machine Public Demonstration
Horse Show – Watchung Stables – 1160 Summit Lane Mountainside
8:00 – 2:00pm
October 26 – ExpressVote XL Voting Machine Public Demonstration
Cranford Library – 224 Walnut Avenue
11:00 – 4:00pm
October 27 – ExpressVote XL Voting Machine Public Demonstration
New Providence Street Fair – 1260 Springfield Avenue
10:00 – 4:00pm
October 29 – ExpressVote XL Voting Machine Public Demonstration
Summit Public Library – 75 Maple Street
3:00 – 7:00pm
November 1- ExpressVote XL Voting Machine Public Demonstration
Pumpkin Sail – Echo Lake Park, Mountainside
Time: TDA
The schedule will be updated on the Elections Board website at ucnj.org/ucboe as events are added.
Please contact the Union County Election Board to schedule a demonstration for your community group by calling 908-527-4123 or emailing ndirado@ucnj.org.
A video demonstration of the new machines is also available in English and Spanish, online at ucnj.org/ucboe.
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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.
Pre-registration for all attendees required for August 5 event.
Union County, NJ – The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders advises residents that the free “Night Out at Wheeler Spray Park” event for children with special needs has been postponed in anticipation of severe weather this evening, Monday July 22.
Night Out at Wheeler Spray Park has been rescheduled to Monday, August 5, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
All special needs children age 12 and under are welcome.
Each child attending the August 5 event must be pre-registered online at ucnj.org/opdsn-reg by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, August 2.
Children who were signed up for the July 22 event must also register online at ucnj.org/opdsn-reg in order to attend the August 5 event.
Wheeler Spray Park is located at 234 West Stimpson Avenue in Linden (for GPS use 248 West Stimpson). It is open to all residents Monday through Friday from noon to 6:00 p.m. during the summer months. On weekends and holidays it is open 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
For more information about Night Out at Wheeler Spray Park, and all recreation programs for people with special needs and disabilities, visit ucnj.org/human-services or contact Manuel Ramirez, Director, at mramirez@ucnj.org or 908-527-4781.
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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.
Union County, NJ — The Board of Chosen Freeholders is proud to announce that Black Dog, a tribute band to Led Zepplin will be live in concert at Union County’s Summer Arts Concert Series at Echo Lake Park on Wednesday, July 24.
“Led Zeppelin is one of the most popular bands in the world,” said Freeholder Chair Bette Jane Kowalski. “It is great to see a tribute band like Black Dog bringing its greatest hits to Echo Lake Park as part of our Summer Concert Series, and I hope residents will enjoy the evening.”
Black Dog, established nearly 20 years ago, proudly pays tribute to the mighty Led Zeppelin with an extensive catalogue of songs comprised of classic masterpieces like “Dazed and Confused,” “Heartbreaker,” and “Stairway to Heaven,” as well as the less heard B-sides to satisfy the more discerning fans. The show also includes extended versions that recapture the true live experience such as “Whole Lotta Love,” from The Song Remains the Same, complete with Page’s magical Theramin solo.
The concert will take place at Echo Lake Park in Mountainside. Attendees are encouraged to bring a blanket or towel for UC Fit Yoga, led by Home Power Yoga of Cranford, at 6:30. The concert will begin promptly at 7:30. A food truck and an ice cream truck will be present.
For more details on the Summer Arts series and more summer activities in Union County Parks visit ucnj.org/calendar or call the Parks Department at 908-527-4900.
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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.
Union County, NJ – With oppressive heat forecast throughout the weekend, the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders reminds residents to take steps to protect themselves against heat related illnesses, and to know what number to call in case of a power outage.
“Plan on limiting outdoor activity and spending time in a cool environment, whether at home or at a local cooling center or other public place,” said Freeholder Chair Bette Jane Kowalski. “Heat related illnesses can have serious consequences.”
Residents should also have their electricity bill handy this weekend. The bill includes the phone number to call in case of a power outage. Do not call 9-1-1. Only the electricity provider can respond to a power outage.
For PSEG customers, the number is 1-800-436-7734.
For JCPL customers, the number is 1-800-662-3115.
Additionally, utility companies advise that every resident without power should call their electricity provider, and not assume that someone else in the area will call.
Parents, caregivers and pet owners are advised that children and animals left in a hot car, even for a short time, can experience life-threatening and even lethal consequences from overheating.
Heat stroke is a potentially fatal condition characterized by high temperature, nausea, dizziness, confusion and fainting. Residents should call 9-1-1 if heat stroke is suspected.
Heat exhaustion symptoms can be similar. In case of heat exhaustion, move to a cool place, loosen clothing, apply cool cloths, take a cool bath, and sip cool water. Seek medical attention if nausea occurs or if other symptoms persist or worsen.
More details are available through the US Centers for Disease Control guide to warning signs.
Persons working outdoors are advised to take breaks in the shade as often as possible.
Other residents are advised to stay indoors when possible and keep outdoor activity to a low level. Shutting drapes, shades and curtains will help keep indoor spaces cooler during the day.
Public libraries, recreation and community centers, and shopping malls are examples of indoor locations where residents can cool off.
Union County has made the following heat related adjustments to recreation programs this weekend:
Tonight’s Shakespeare in the Park event has been moved indoors to the Trailside Nature & Science Center
Union County’s Ulrich swimming pool in Rahway, and the new Wheeler Spray Park in Linden, will both be open from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Water features in other Union County parks will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Riding at Watchung Stable will not be permitted after 11:30 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday
Other Union County parks with water features are Warinanco Park in Roselle, Phil Rizzuto Park in Union, Snyder Park in Berkeley Heights, Ponderosa Park in Scotch Plains, Mattano Park in Elizabeth, and Cedar Brook Park in Plainfield. For maps and directions visit ucnj.org/parks-recreation.
The County’s Trailside Nature and Science in Mountainside will be open for Friday night’s Shakespeare in the Park performance, and for its normal operating hours from noon to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Trailside features interactive exhibits and an expansive reading room. For more details visit ucnj.org/parks-activities.
The following municipalities in Union County are offering cooling centers. Residents planning to visit these locations should call ahead to confirm hours of operation.
Please contact your local Police Department for more information if your town is not listed.
Berkeley Heights Town Hall
29 Park Avenue
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
Phone: (908) 464-2700 ext. 2110
For more information on resources for senior citizens, contact the Union County Division on Aging toll-free, 888-280-8226.
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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.
Union County, NJ – The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders announces that the next free mobile paper shredding event of 2019 for personal and confidential documents will be available on Saturday, August 10, at Kean University in Union Township, 1100 Morris Avenue.
Bonus: Ammunition and Fireworks accepted – August event only!
Union County residents and visitors are advised that the Family Fun & Flix free outdoor movie with children’s activities scheduled for tonight, Tuesday July 23 in Warinanco Park, has been cancelled due to wet conditions resulting from recent storms. Please join us next Monday evening, July 29, at Rutgers Avenue Park in Hillside as the Family Fun & Flix series continues with a free screening of Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation. Children’s activities begin at 7:30 p.m. and the movie will begin at dusk.
Pre-registration for all attendees required for August 5 event.
Union County, NJ — The Board of Chosen Freeholders is proud to announce that Black Dog, a tribute band to Led Zepplin will be live in concert at Union County’s Summer Arts Concert Series at Echo Lake Park on Wednesday, July 24.
Union County, NJ – With oppressive heat forecast throughout the weekend, the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders reminds residents to take steps to protect themselves against heat related illnesses, and to know what number to call in case of a power outage.