Public Notice is hereby given that the Union County Board of County Commissioners has awarded a contract without competitive bidding as a Professional service pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) (i)
This contract and the resolution authorizing it is available for public
Inspection in the Office of the Clerk of the Board.
RESOLUTION NO: 2026-339
AWARDED TO: Children’s Specialized Hospital, Mountainside, New Jersey
SERVICES TO: for the provision of the Special Child Case Management and Early Intervention Program
PERIOD: January 1, 2026-December 31,2026
COSTS: in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00
James E. Pellettiere, RMC, Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners
Public Notice is hereby given that the Union County Board of County Commissioners has awarded a contract without competitive bidding as a Professional service pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) (i)
This contract and the resolution authorizing it is available for public
Inspection in the Office of the Clerk of the Board.
RESOLUTION NO: 2026- 392
AWARDED TO: Frantz Law Group, APLC. San Diego, CA.
SERVICES TO: to investigate and pursue litigation against manufacturers and PBMs concerning insulin and GLP-1 prescription drugs as to damages suffered by the County of Union
James E. Pellettiere, RMC, Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners
Public Notice is hereby given that the Union County Board of County Commissioners has awarded a contract without competitive bidding as a Professional service pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) (i)
This contract and the resolution authorizing it is available for public
Inspection in the Office of the Clerk of the Board.
Public Notice is hereby given that the Union County Board of County Commissioners has awarded a contract without competitive bidding as a Professional service pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) (i)
This contract and the resolution authorizing it is available for public
Inspection in the Office of the Clerk of the Board.
RESOLUTION NO: 2026-355
AWARDED TO: Voyce, Inc., Sunrise, FL
SERVICES TO: to provide remote video translation services for the Department of Human Services for residents in need to access services
PERIOD: January 1, 2026-December 31,2026
COSTS: in an amount not to exceed $53,000.00
James E. Pellettiere, RMC, Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners
Public Notice is hereby given that the Union County Board of County Commissioners has awarded a contract without competitive bidding as a Professional service pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) (i)
This contract and the resolution authorizing it is available for public
Inspection in the Office of the Clerk of the Board.
RESOLUTION NO: 2026- 395
AWARDED TO: Scarinci Hollenbeck LLC, Little Falls, New Jersey
SERVICES TO: to serve as Litigation, Defense and General Counsel
PERIOD: January 1, 2026-+ December 31, 2026
COSTS: in an amount not to exceed: $25,000.00
James E. Pellettiere, RMC, Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners
Public Notice is hereby given that the Union County Board of County Commissioners has awarded a contract without competitive bidding as a Professional service pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) (i)
This contract and the resolution authorizing it is available for public
Inspection in the Office of the Clerk of the Board.
RESOLUTION NO: 2026- 396
AWARDED TO: Scarinci Hollenbeck LLC, Little Falls, New Jersey
SERVICES TO: to serve as Labor and Personnel Counsel
PERIOD: January 1, 2026- December 31, 2026
COSTS: in an amount not to exceed: $1000,000.00
James E. Pellettiere, RMC, Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners
La Junta de Comisionados del Condado de Union invita a los residentes y a los amantes de la naturaleza de todas las edades a ayudar a poner nombre a los polluelos del halcón peregrino más recientes que habitan en la cima de la histórica Torre del Palacio de Justicia del Condado de Union, en Elizabeth. Los miembros del público ya pueden emitir sus votos en línea en www.ucnj.org/falcon, eligiendo dos nombres de carácter patriótico para los polluelos en celebración del próximo 250.º aniversario de los Estados Unidos. La votación permanecerá abierta hasta el 12 de junio.
Los ocho nombres seleccionados para la votación pública son: Liberty, Patriot, Justice, Glory, America, Independence (“Indy”), Valor y Anthem.
“Cada año, la ‘Falcon Cam’ (Cámara de Halcones) brinda a los residentes una oportunidad única para experimentar la vida silvestre y la naturaleza justo aquí, en el corazón del Condado de Union”, declaró Joseph C. Bodek, Presidente de la Junta de Comisionados del Condado de Union. “El concurso de nombres de este año es una forma divertida de celebrar el próximo 250.º aniversario de nuestra nación, al tiempo que ayuda a educar a los residentes sobre la importancia de proteger a las especies en peligro de extinción. Estamos orgullosos de continuar nuestra colaboración con la División de Pesca y Vida Silvestre de Nueva Jersey y la Fundación para la Conservación de la Vida Silvestre de Nueva Jersey para compartir la historia de estas extraordinarias aves con los espectadores, tanto aquí en el Condado de Union como en el resto del mundo”.
Los residentes pueden observar a la familia de halcones en directo a través de la transmisión en vivo gratuita de la “Falcon Cam” del Condado de Union, la única cámara en tiempo real de halcones peregrinos en Nueva Jersey. La transmisión ofrece dos vistas de cámara en vivo del nido y del área circundante en la azotea. Desde la instalación de la “Falcon Cam” del Condado de Union en 2016, los espectadores han seguido las vidas de Mango —el halcón peregrino macho— y sus parejas, mientras criaban con éxito a múltiples generaciones de polluelos en la cima de la torre del palacio de justicia.
La temporada de anidación de este año trajo giros inesperados, batallas territoriales y, en última instancia, un nuevo y extraordinario capítulo para la familia de halcones del Condado de Union.
Lamentablemente, a mediados de junio de 2025, Frida —la halcona que ocupó el nido durante seis años y crió con éxito a 26 polluelos junto a Mango— desapareció tras ser expulsada durante una disputa territorial con otra halcona.
Poco después, una halcona con anilla federal, identificada como 1947-31215, apareció en el lugar del nido. Con la asistencia de la bióloga estatal de Nueva Jersey, Kathy Clark, los investigadores determinaron que el halcón había nacido en 2016 y que, anteriormente, había sido capturado en el aeropuerto JFK antes de ser transportado y liberado en New Paltz, Nueva York. Más tarde, fue bautizada como «Lizzie» en honor a la ciudad de Elizabeth.
Entre el 23 de marzo y el 2 de abril, Lizzie puso cinco huevos, mientras los espectadores observaban en directo, a través de la cámara, el desarrollo de continuas disputas territoriales. A mediados de abril, otra hembra sin anillar logró reclamar con éxito el codiciado emplazamiento del nido y, posteriormente, fue llamada «Betsy» en honor a Elizabeth «Betsy» Ross, quien nació en Nueva Jersey y a quien se le atribuye haber cosido la primera bandera estadounidense.
Debido a las frecuentes perturbaciones en torno al nido, muchos espectadores temieron que los huevos no eclosionarían. Sin embargo, el 11 de mayo, los espectadores que seguían la transmisión en directo presenciaron la salida del primer polluelo, seguido por un segundo polluelo el 13 de mayo.
Desde entonces, Betsy y Mango han continuado cuidando juntos a los polluelos, manteniéndolos abrigados y proporcionándoles un suministro constante de alimento, mientras miles de espectadores siguen a diario a la familia de halcones a través de internet.
Además de la transmisión en directo, el sitio web de «Union County Falcon Cam» ofrece:
• Actualizaciones y noticias recientes sobre el nido
• Un historial de los halcones peregrinos del Condado de Union que se remonta al año 2005
• Recursos educativos para el aula dirigidos a docentes
• Información sobre cómo contribuir a la protección de los halcones peregrinos, los cuales permanecen en la Lista de Especies en Peligro de Extinción de Nueva Jersey
• Una sección de preguntas y respuestas con un biólogo de vida silvestre, a través de la Conserve Wildlife Foundation
• Actividades educativas en la «Esquina de los Niños» (Kids Korner)
• Imágenes detrás de cámaras de la instalación de las cámaras y micrófonos en la azotea del tribunal
• Fotografías, videos y actividades interactivas actualizados. Los halcones peregrinos solían prosperar en todo Nueva Jersey y el este de los Estados Unidos, hasta que el uso generalizado del pesticida DDT devastó su población a partir de la década de 1950. Tras la prohibición federal del DDT en 1973 y décadas de labor de conservación, los halcones peregrinos regresaron con éxito a Nueva Jersey gracias a los esfuerzos de reintroducción a nivel estatal iniciados en la década de 1980.
Para obtener más información sobre la «Union County Falcon Cam» y emitir su voto, visite www.ucnj.org/falcon.
Para obtener información sobre otros programas de educación sobre la naturaleza ofrecidos por el Condado de Union, visite www.ucnj.org/trailside. Para más información sobre la Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey, visite www.conservewildlifenj.org.
The Union County Board of County Commissioners invites residents and nature fans of all ages to help name the newest peregrine falcon chicks living atop the historic Union County Courthouse Tower in Elizabeth. Members of the public can now cast their votes online at www.ucnj.org/falcon by choosing two patriotic names for the chicks in celebration of the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States. Voting will remain open through June 12.
The eight names selected for the public vote are: Liberty, Patriot, Justice, Glory, America, Independence “Indy,” Valor, and Anthem.
“Every year, the Falcon Cam gives residents a unique opportunity to experience wildlife and nature right here in the heart of Union County,” said Union County Commissioner Chairman Joseph C. Bodek. “This year’s naming contest is a fun way to celebrate our nation’s upcoming 250th anniversary while also helping educate residents about the importance of protecting endangered species. We are proud to continue our partnership with the New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife and the Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey to share the story of these remarkable birds with viewers here in Union County and around the world.”
Residents can watch the falcon family live through Union County’s free Falcon Cam livestream, the only live peregrine falcon cam in New Jersey. The livestream provides two live camera views of the nest and surrounding rooftop area. Since the installation of the Union County Falcon Cam in 2016, viewers have followed the lives of Mango, the male peregrine falcon, and his mates as they successfully raised multiple generations of chicks atop the courthouse tower.
This year’s nesting season brought unexpected twists, territorial battles, and ultimately, a remarkable new chapter for Union County’s falcon family.
Sadly, as of mid-June 2025, Frida, the longtime female falcon who occupied the nest for six years and successfully raised 26 chicks with Mango, disappeared after being pushed out during a territorial dispute with another female falcon.
Soon after, a federally banded female falcon identified as 1947-31215 appeared at the nest site. With assistance from New Jersey State Biologist Kathy Clark, researchers determined the falcon hatched in 2016 and had previously been captured at JFK Airport before being transported and released in New Paltz, New York. She was later named “Lizzie” in honor of the City of Elizabeth.
Between March 23rd and April 2nd, Lizzie laid five eggs while viewers watched ongoing territorial disputes unfold live on camera. By mid-April, another unbanded female successfully claimed the highly sought-after nest site and was later named “Betsy,” in honor of Elizabeth “Betsy” Ross, who was born in New Jersey and is credited with sewing the first American flag.
With the frequent disruption surrounding the nest, many viewers feared the eggs would not hatch. But on May 11th, viewers watching the livestream witnessed the first chick emerge, followed by a second hatchling on May 13th.
Since then, Betsy and Mango have continued caring for the chicks together, keeping them warm and delivering a steady supply of food while thousands of viewers follow the falcon family online each day.
In addition to the livestream, the Union County Falcon Cam website features:
• Recent nest updates and news
• A history of Union County’s peregrine falcons dating back to 2005
• Educational classroom resources for teachers
• Information on helping protect peregrine falcons, which remain on New Jersey’s Endangered Species List
• A wildlife biologist Q&A feature through the Conserve Wildlife Foundation
• Kids Korner educational activities
• Behind-the-scenes footage from camera and microphone installations atop the courthouse
• Updated photos, videos, and interactive activities
Peregrine falcons once thrived throughout New Jersey and the eastern United States until the widespread use of the pesticide DDT devastated the population beginning in the 1950s. Following the federal ban of DDT in 1973 and decades of conservation work, peregrine falcons successfully returned to New Jersey through statewide reintroduction efforts launched in the 1980s.
For more information about Union County Falcon Cam and to cast your vote, visit www.ucnj.org/falcon.
For information about additional nature education programs offered by Union County, visit www.ucnj.org/trailside. For more information about the Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey, visit www.conservewildlifenj.org.
