County of Union, New Jersey

Union County, NJ – Union County Clerk Joanne Rajoppi advises County residents to be aware that they can access certain types of property information free of charge through the County Clerk’s website on a 24/7 basis, or by calling or visiting the County Clerk’s offices in Elizabeth and Westfield during regular business hours.

“There is no need to pay a third party for information that my office makes available free of charge online, at your convenience,” said Ms. Rajoppi. “If you need assistance assessing this online public information, my professional staff will help you by phone or in person – also free of charge.”

In particular, Ms. Rajoppi drew attention to a recently circulated mailer in which a company advertises a fee of $79.00 to provide clients with a property’s transaction history.

“Any person with access to a computer can get a transaction history free of charge through the ‘Property Search’ link on my website, at their convenience, for property recorded after 1977,” said Ms. Rajoppi. “In addition, for those interested in schools, demographics and other details, that information is available for free, in user-friendly formats, through online real estate companies like Zillow.”

Property records prior to 1977 are kept in book form. Persons seeking records of pre-1977 property transactions can visit the County Clerk’s office in Elizabeth to search the books, with the assistance of County Clerk staff if needed.

Ms. Rajoppi also advised Union County residents to avoid property fraud committed in their name by signing up for the Property Fraud Alert system. This free, online service that sends an automatic alert when a Union County property document is filed in the subscriber’s name.

Union County residents can also increase their awareness of fraud and other consumer issues by subscribing to real-time alerts through the Anti-Fraud Toolkit, an information hub hosted by the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs.

To report a possible fraud or scam, Union County residents can file a complaint online with the Union County Department of Consumer Affairs online at ucnj.org/public-safety or call 908-654-9840.

For all Union County Clerk programs and services visit online at ucnj.org/county-clerk or call 908-527-4787.

 

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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 Freeholder Chairman Sergio Granados, Vice Chairman Bette Jane Kowalski and Freeholders Angela R. Garretson and Christopher Hudak joined Elizabeth Mayor J. Christian Bollwage in cutting the ribbon officially opening Phase II of the Elizabeth River Trail. They were joined by Elizabeth Council members Manny Grova, Frank Mazza and Patricia Perkins-Auguste, Groundwork Elizabeth Executive Director Jonathan Phillips and Alane McCahey of the Gateway Family YMCA. The Union County Open Space Trust Fund has contributed $500,000 for both Phase I and Phase II of the project. (Photo by Jim Lowney/County of Union)

Union County, NJ – Hikers along the Red Trail in Union County’s Watchung Reservation will find the going a little easier, thanks to a group of hardworking Adopt-a-Park volunteers.

Organized through Jersey Cares and the UC SHOUT (Union County Students Helping OUT) youth initiative, the 20-strong group helped to restore a chronically wet section of the trail by applying gravel to a raised “turnpike” that enables excess water to percolate through.

Any individual or group is welcome to join Adopt-a-Park/Adopt-a-Trail.

For more information visit ucnj.org/parks-recreation, call 908-789-3683 or email bkelly@ucnj.org.

For quick links to all Union County environmental programs and activities visit The 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.

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Elizabeth, NJ — The Union County Board of Elections is actively seeking bilingual poll workers who are interested in helping eligible voters in the community exercise their right to vote.

Poll workers are paid $200 to work from 5:15 a.m. to 8:15 .pm. on Election Day and must be available to work both the June Primary Election and the November General Election during the year.

Poll workers must be 18 years of age, must be registered to vote in Union County, and must be a resident of Union County.  Poll workers are also required to attend a training seminar. 

If you are interested in serving or need more information, please call the Union County Board of Elections at 908-527-4123.

The application for appointment as a Union County Poll Worker is available for download on the Board of Elections website at ucnj.org/board-of-elections.

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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 Sheriff Peter Corvelli joined Undersheriffs Dennis Burke, Mickey Colon and Jonathan Parham in congratulating the graduates of the 2018 Union County Sheriff’s Youth Police Academy during a ceremony at the Rahway High School Performing Arts Center. More than 100 middle and high school students from throughout Union County graduated this year’s program.

Recruits in the youth academy received hands-on experience in a wide variety of emergency services and law enforcement functions and training. During the program, the teens engaged in physical training, attended lectures and through class trips and visits by guest speakers, the recruits met with representatives from several law enforcement agencies.

Sheriff Corvelli also thanks the instructors and the law enforcement agencies who were involving in make the 11th Union County Sheriff’s Youth Academy a success.

Union County Freeholder Chairman Sergio Granados, Vice Chairman Bette Jane Kowalski and Freeholders Angel G. Estrada and Alexander Mirabella joined Assemblywoman Annette Quijano, Elizabeth Mayor J. Christian Bollwage, Union County College President Dr. Margaret McMenamin, Union County College Board of Trustees Chairman Victor Richel and Elizabeth Campus Dean Dr. Lester Sandres Rapalo in cutting the ribbon official reopening the ground floor and lower level of the Lessner Building after a major renovation project on the Elizabeth campus.  Elizabeth Councilman Manny Grova and Elizabeth Board of Education Commissioner Stanley Neron also attended the event. 

The College now offers a comprehensive Student Services Center, visible from the street, welcoming all students and prospective students through its doors. Downstairs, the new Center for Economic and Workforce Development was designed to better serve adult vocational/educational learners in the County.