County of Union, New Jersey

Los Legisladores del Condado de Union Celebran Mayo Mes de las Personas de Edad Avanzada

La Junta de Legisladores del Condado de Union se complace en anunciar que ha declarado el Mes de Mayo como “Older Americans Month,”/ “ Mes de las Personas de Edad Avanzada,” uniéndose a todas las comunidades a lo largo de la nación para celebrar a los residentes de edad avanzada.

“Las personas mayores del Condado de Union, representan el 20 por ciento de la población, han criado a su familia y han trabajado, servido como voluntarios en el PTA(Asociación de Padres y Maestros), scouts, iglesia y grupos en la comunidad y algunos son júbilados de las fuerzas armandas o veteranos,” comentó Bette Jane Kowalski Presidente de la Junta de Legisladores del Condado de Union. “Por todas las contribuciones que han hecho y que continúan haciendo, las personas mayores necesitan este reconocimiento.”

El Departamento de Servicios Humanos /División de Envejecientes, es una de las 622 Agencias del Area a escala nacional establecida bajo la Ley federal (OAA) en 1965. El próposito de OAA es servir como una red de seguridad junto con Medicare and Medicaid, llenando los espacios dejados por el Seguro Social y Medicare para ayudar a las personas a que vivan independientemente . Estos servicios de OAA incluye comidas a domicilio, protección del maltrato a personas mayores, y ayuda a los que cuidan de ellos entre otros.

A principio de este año la directora y la asistente de la División de Envejecientes se reunieron con personal federal en Washington DC para defender la reautorización de OAA fijado para votar en el Congreso en el 2020.

La División de Envejecientes promueve el bienestar, independencia, y la dignidad de las personas mayores elegir que servicios desean. El personal tiene de seis a ocho sesiones cada mes en las bibliotecas locales y los centros de envejecientes para facilitar a los adultos mayores la ayuda necesaria.

Esta división proporcionó más de 200,000 comidas a domicilio en el 2018 y sirve comidas en grupo diariamente en 24 locales a lo largo del Condado de Union. También se les da asisitencia con transporte, ayuda en el hogar y completando solicitudes y formularios.

Para obtener información adicional sobre estos servicios y recursos para mayores de 60 años y sus familias, pueden ponerse en contacto con el Departamento de Servicios Humanos, División de Envejecientes del Condado de Union al 1-888-280-8226. También pueden visitar la página, https://ucnj.org/aging.

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La Junta de Legisladores Presenta el Séptimo Anual Seminario “Union County Women Mean Business” “Las Mujeres del Condado de Union Significa Empresas, el 22 de Mayo

Condado de Union, NJ – La Junta de Legisladores del Condado de Union invita a las mujeres que son dueñas de empresas o manejan negocios u organizaciones sin fines de lucro a que asistan al séptimo seminario anual de la Junta de Legisladores las Mujeres del Condado de Union significan Empresas, seminario de desarrollo de habilidades, el miércoles 22 de mayo en la Casa Club del Campo de Golf de Galloping Hill en Kenilworth.

Este año la oradora principal es Linda Wellbrock, CEO y Fundadora de Mujeres Empresarias Líderes. Las sesiones individuales cubrirán la capacidad de recuperación, superando los malos hábitos, la marca personal y más.

“Hemos visto interés en este evento crecer a través de los años, y el año pasado más de 260 mujeres ambiciosas de lograr sus metas estuvieron presente,” expresó la Legisladora Presidente Bette Jane Kowalski. “Nuestro objetivo es ayudar a edificar una nueva generación de mujeres líderes en nuestra comunidad facilitando un desarrollo personal.”

Ms. Wellbrock has a lifetime of experience in advocating for women entrepreneurs, including work with non-profits and other organizations focused on the environment, education, health care, youth and family services, as well as the arts and trans-Atlantic relations.

Ella creó Mujeres Empresarias Líderes como una plataforma para reconocer el liderazgo de las mujeres, ella es la actual Secretaria y miembro fundador de The Climate Reality Action Fund, fundado por el ex Vice Presidente Al Gore.

Patrocinadores de este evento son KemperSports, Winning Strategies Washington, Suplee, Clooney & Company y Southwest. Union County Women Mean Business también se ha asociado con la organización sin fines de lucro Period, la cual trabaja nacionalmente asegurando que los productos para la menstruación estén disponible para aquellos que los necesiten.

“Period ha provocado un debate nacional muy necesario sobre un tema muy fundamental de la desigualdad de género y la justicia económica,” añadió la Legisladora Presidente Kowalski. “Sus esfuerzos incluye promover un cambio en las regulaciones federales que actualmente prohíbe el uso de asistencia pública para comprar productos para la menstruación y estamos muy orgullosos de apoyarlos.”

En apoyo a Period, se les pide a los asistentes a Union County Women Mean Business que traigan un artículo sanitario para donar durante la inscripción el día del evento. Aquellos que traigan un artículo para donar recibirán un boleto adicional para la rifa.

Previa inscripción se require pueden visitar la página ucnj.org/ucmb. El costo es $40.00 por persona e incluye el desayuno, dos sesiones de trabajo y el almuerzo y la oportunidad de ganar premios.

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Información importante sobre como Votar-por-Correo en el Condado de Union

La Escribana del Condado de Union Joanne Rajoppi anunció que las boletas de Votar-por-Correo están disponibles en las oficinas de Elizabeth y Westfield comenzando el 8 de mayo para aquellos votantes que desean emitir su voto para la Elección Primaria del 4 de junio.

La Oficina Principal de la Escribana del Condado está situada en la sala #113 en Palacio de Justicia del Condado de Union situado en, 2 Broad Street, en Elizabeth. Horas de oficina son lunes a viernes de 8:30 a.m. a 4:30 p.m.

La oficina de la Escribana de Westfield está situada en el Edificio Colleen Fraser, 300 North Avenue East en Westfield. Las horas de oficina son de 8:00 a.m. a 7:30 p.m. los martes y jueves y de 8:00 a.m. a 4:00 p.m. los lunes, miércoles y viernes y de 9:00 a.m. a 1:00 p.m. los sábados.

“Los Votantes que tengan alguna pregunta de como obtener su boleta para Votar- por –Correo pueden llamar a mi oficina y el personal les dará toda la información que necesiten,”expresó la Sra. Rajoppi.

Para comunicarse con la Oficina de la Escribana, División de Elecciones pueden llamar al 908-527-4996 o por correo electrónico al ucvote@ucnj.org.

Toda información con relación a las elecciones en general están disponible en la página, unioncountyvotes.com.

Para más detalles sobre todos los programas y servicios incluyendo pasaportes y registros de escrituras visite la página ucnj.org/county-clerk o llame al 908-527-4787.

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Los Legisladores del Condado de Union Celebran Mayo Mes de las Personas de Edad Avanzada

Condado de Union, NJ – La Junta de Legisladores del Condado de Union se complace en anunciar que ha declarado el Mes de Mayo como “Older Americans Month,”/ “ Mes de las Personas de Edad Avanzada,” uniéndose a todas las comunidades a lo largo de la nación para celebrar a los residentes de edad avanzada.

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DeDea of Westfield Named LACADA Union County Municipal Alliance Volunteer of the Year

Union County Freeholder Chair Bette Jane Kowalski and Freeholders Rebecca Williams and Andrea Staten joined Union County Department of Human Services Director Debbie-Ann Anderson in congratulating Jaimie DeDea of Westfield who was named the “Union County Municipal Alliance Volunteer of the Year” at the Local Advisory Committee on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse (LACADA) annual volunteer recognition dinner in Union.

For more information about Union County’s substance abuse services, call the Union County Department of Human Services, Division of Individual and Family Support Services, 908-527-4844. The link to the Alliance webpage is https://ucnj.org/departments/human-services/alliance-to-prevent-alcoholism-and-drug-abuse/.

(Photo by Jim Lowney/County of Union)

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LACADA 2019 Union County Municipal Alliance Volunteers of the Year

Union County Freeholder Chair Bette Jane Kowalski and Freeholders Rebecca Williams and Andrea Staten joined Union County Department of Human Services Director Debbie-Ann Anderson in congratulating the Local Advisory Committee on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse (LACADA) 2019 Union County Municipal Alliance Volunteers of the Year at the LACADA annual volunteer recognition dinner in Union.

This year the Freeholders, through the County’s Department of Human Services, Division of Individual and Family Support Services, are proud to pay special tribute to the following 10 volunteers:

Jaimie Wronski of Clark;
Detective Nadia Jones of Cranford;
Virginia Marinelli of Garwood;
Officers Elliot Bernard and Mike Rusin of Fanwood;
Lorraine Messiah of Hillside;
Jamie Lugo of Kenilworth;
Thomas A. Solsky of Linden;
Tara Smith of New Providence;
Ashley Davis of Plainfield;
Malika DeJesus Quevedo of Roselle, and
Jaimie DeDea of Westfield, the “Union County Municipal Alliance Volunteer of the Year.”

(Photo by Jim Lowney/County of Union)

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Important Information about Vote-by-Mail in Union County

Union County, NJ – Union County Clerk Joanne Rajoppi announces that Vote-by-Mail ballots will be available in the County Clerk’s Offices in Elizabeth and Westfield starting on Wednesday, May 8, to registered voters who wish to cast their vote by mail ballot for the 2019 Primary Election on June 4.

The Main Office of the County Clerk is located in Room 113 at the Union County Courthouse, 2 Broad Street, in Elizabeth. Regular office hours in Elizabeth are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The County Clerk’s Westfield Annex is located in the Colleen Fraser Building, 300 North Avenue East in Westfield. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturdays.

“Voters who have any questions about obtaining a Vote-by-Mail ballot can call my office, and my staff will be happy to help you,” said Ms. Rajoppi.

The County Clerk’s Elections Division may be reached by phone at 908-527-4996 or by email at ucvote@ucnj.org.

All up-to-date elections information for Union County voters is available online through the County Clerk’s elections website, unioncountyvotes.com, and through the Union County Votes mobile app.

For more details about all County Clerk programs and services including passports and deed recording, visit online at ucnj.org/county-clerk or call 908-527-4787.

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Freeholders to cut ribbon on New Playground at Conant Park in Hillside

Ribbon cutting to be held on Saturday, May 18th, 11 a.m.

Hillside, NJ—The Union County Freeholder Board will cut the ribbon on a new, expanded playground at Conant Park in Hillside on Saturday, May 18th at 11 a.m.

“Every child should be able to enjoy a playground in or near their neighborhood, and participate in enriching experiences with friends, family and neighbors from all walks of life,” said Freeholder Chairman Bette Jane Kowalski. “The Freeholder Board continues to make investments in all areas of our parks system—including Conant Park–that are improving our County’s quality of life and promoting healthy, outdoor activities for our families.”

Freeholder Angela Garretson, former Mayor and resident of Hillside, said:

“Conant Park is one of the true gems of the County Parks system, and we are pleased to cut the ribbon on this playground that will serve generations of our children. The Freeholder Board remains committed to providing increased recreational opportunities for all, and I am proud to make this vision a reality in my hometown.”

The playground which replaces an older antiquated one, offers a fully-accessible, boundless play space for children of all abilities, and ages. The surface is soft and rubber bonded.

There are approximately seven slides, ADA ramps and decks featuring spiral stairs, therapeutic rings, chamber archways, suspension bridges, Zero G accessible swings (2-5 year olds, and 5-12 year olds), and belt swings, plastic bongo drums, climbing stations and ropes.

The Marturano Recreation Company of Spring Lake built the playground, which was installed by Whirl Construction of Port Monmouth.

This playground was destroyed last year almost immediately after its construction, during a late winter storm, and had to replaced, following payments by insurance.

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Union County Freeholders Celebrate Older Americans Month – May 2019

Union County, NJ – The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders is pleased to announce that it has declared May as “Older Americans Month,” joining communities across the nation to celebrate its older residents.

“Union County’s seniors, about 20 percent of the total population, have raised families and worked while serving as volunteers with the PTA, scouts, church and community groups, or in the military,” stated Bette Jane Kowalski, Chair of the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders. “For all the contributions they have made, and continue to make, our seniors deserve this special recognition.”

Union County’s Department of Human Services, Division on Aging, is one of 622 Area Agencies on Aging nationwide established under the federal Older Americans Act (OAA) in 1965. The purpose of the OAA is to serve as a safety net, along with Medicare and Medicaid, by filling in gaps left by Social Security and Medicare to help people live independently. These OAA services include home delivered meals, protection from elder abuse, and support for caregivers, among others.

Earlier this year, the Division on Aging’s director and assistant director met with federal legislators in Washington DC to advocate for the re-authorization of the OAA set for a vote in Congress in 2020.

Union County’s Division of Aging promotes wellness, independence, dignity and choice for senior adults and their families by providing a wide range of information and services specific to them and their families. The staff holds between six and eight outreach sessions each month at libraries and senior centers to make it easier for residents to get help.

The division provided more than 200,000 home delivered meals in 2018 and serves nutritious group meals daily at 24 sites throughout Union County. Assistance is also given for transportation, utilities, home and adult day care, and completing applications and forms.

For further information about services and resources for senior adults age 60 and older and their families, contact the Union County Department of Human Services, Division on Aging, toll-free at 1-888-280-8226. On the Internet, visit https://ucnj.org/aging.

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Union County Supports METAvivors of NJ

Union County Freeholder Chair Bette Jane Kowalski, Vice Chairman Alexander Mirabella and Freeholder Kimberly Palmieri-Mouded present resolutions to Tami Eagle-Bowling and Lauren O’Brien, both of Scotch Plains, recognizing them for founding METAvivors of NJ as an active response for stage 4 metastatic breast cancer patients. They were joined by volunteer Kathleen Murray of Cranford.

May 2019 is National Cancer Research Month and May 12-19 is National Women’s Health Week. Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer among women in the United States, and second leading cause of death.

They founded the METAvivors of NJ Facebook group in April 2019 to centralize metastatic breast cancer information, action and advocacy relevant to New Jersey communities.

National METAvivor organization educates the public about metastatic breast cancer and lack of funding for stage 4 treatment. They aim to dramatically increase that current percentage of research dollars from under 5 percent to 30 percent. The national campaign for this initiative on social media falls under hashtag #Don’tIgnoreStageIV.”

The advocacy group for metastatic breast cancer specific to NJ communities was launched right on time for National Cancer Research Month. For more information visit the METAvivors Of NJ Facebook page.

(Photo by Jim Lowney/County of Union)