County of Union, New Jersey

Union County Freeholder Vice Chairman Sergio Granados and Freeholders Vernell Wright and Bette Jane Kowalski helped served meals at the Stephen Sampson Senior Citizen Center in Elizabeth this week to kick off the 14th Annual March for Meals, a month-long celebration of Meals on Wheels designed to rally communities around the seniors who rely on its vital service to remain healthier and independent in their own homes. At the O’Donnell Dempsey Senior Citizen Center in Elizabeth Vice Chairman Granados and Freeholder Wright helped serve lunch to senior citizens.

Meals on Wheels delivers meals every day to homebound seniors in Union County. The program is primarily supported by a grant from the Union County Division on Aging, as well as donations from private sources and public organizations.

(Photo by Jim Lowney/County of Union)

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Union County, NJ – On Monday, March 7, Union County business owners and managers are invited to “Union County Means Green,” a free networking breakfast and seminar at the Kean University STEM Building in Union Township, sponsored by the Freeholder Board with the generous support of Covanta.

Members of non-profit groups, civic organizations, municipal governments and academic institutions are also welcome.

Union County Means Green features insights and guidance from sustainability experts. The event also qualifies for professional development credits in five different fields. Attendees can arrive early at 8:00 a.m. for networking. The program runs from 8:45 to 11:00, followed by more networking opportunities.

For more details visit ucnj.org/ucmb (walk-ins are welcome).

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Union County Freeholder Vice Chairman Sergio Granados and Freeholders Linda Carter and Bette Jane Kowalski  presented resolutions to the 2016 Union County St. Patrick’s Day Parade Grand Marshal Frank McGovern, General Chairwoman Kerry Ricci and Parade Adjutant Jessica Cunningham congratulating them on the 20^th annual parade. The 2016 Union County St. Patrick’s Day Parade steps off at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 12 on Morris Avenue in Union.

For more information please visit www.unioncountystpatricksdayparade.com.

(Photo by Jim Lowney/County of Union)

NJ TRANSIT Rail Operations faces the prospect of a system wide shutdown should the membership of its rail union opt to participate in a work stoppage that if were to occur, would affect Union County residents commutes.

View NJ Transit’s website for more details and their contingency plan.

The County of Union’s Freeholders and Sheriff’s Officers participated reading to children during Union County’s Education Association’s annual Read Across America event. 

Union County Freeholder Vice Chairman Sergio Granados joined Freeholders Linda Carter, Vernell Wright, Bette Jane Kowalski, Christopher Hudak,Alexander Mirabella and County Manager Alfred Faella in reading to children at the Barnes & Noble bookstore in Springfield and at many schools across Union County during the Union County Education Association’s annual Read Across America event. 

Sheriff Officers  read to students in Clark, Union Township and Plainfield.

Read Across America is a reading motivation and awareness program that calls for every child in every community to celebrate reading in honor of the birthday of children’s author Dr. Seuss on March 2.

New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) officials today announced lane closures and a wide-load only truck detour as the Route 22 westbound over Burke Parkway bridge replacement project advances to stage 3 in Union County.

Starting at 10 p.m. tomorrow Friday, March 4 until 8 a.m. Saturday, March 5 and also from Saturday, March 5 at 10 p.m. until 9 a.m. Sunday, March 6, NJDOT’s contractor Power Concrete, Co. Inc., is scheduled to temporarily close travel lanes on the Route 22 westbound bridge over Burke Parkway to install concrete barriers and signage.

The overnight operations will split traffic into a single-lane 11-foot cattle chute on either side of a center work zone on the bridge. The new traffic pattern will direct motorists to travel on the newly constructed deck on the north and south side of the center work zone. This temporary traffic pattern will allow the bridge deck project to enter stage 3 in construction. Route 22 eastbound will not be affected.

The following wide-load only truck detour will be in place:

Wide-load truck detour from Route 22 westbound

• Wide-load trucks traveling westbound on Route 22 in Union will be directed onto Morris Avenue/Route 82 westbound.
• From Morris Avenue/Route 82 westbound trucks will be directed to make a left onto Meisel Avenue/Route 124.
• Trucks will continue on Meisel Avenue/Route 124 and stay right as the road splits. Meisel Avenue will turn into South Springfield Avenue/CR577.
• From South Springfield Avenue/CR577, trucks will be directed back onto Route 22 westbound.

NJDOT recommends that motorists plan their trips accordingly and prepare for delays in the region.

The third stage of construction is part of a $2 million bridge deck replacement project expected to be completed in the spring of 2016. The project is being constructed in stages, which began with the new deck and parapets. Each stage is re-constructing approximately one third of the bridge deck at a time. The bridge deck replacement project includes milling and paving the bridge approaches, and reconstructing the guide rail, sidewalk, and curb. As the project progresses, NJDOT will provide information before any closures or detours are implemented.

NJDOT will be using Variable Message Signs to provide advance notification to motorists of traffic pattern changes associated with the work.

The precise timing of the work is subject to change due to weather or other factors. Motorists are encouraged to check NJDOT’s traffic information website www.511nj.org for real-time travel information and for NJDOT news follow us on Twitter @NJDOT_info.

Union County, NJ – The teens and pre-teens of today are exposed to a growing minefield of online bullying, often masked by colorful nicknames like ghosting, swatting, trolling and catfishing. Find out more about new tactics used by cyber bullies – and how to fight back – by coming to “Bullying & Our Children” a special public discussion on Wednesday March 30, 5:30 – 8:00 p.m., at the Peterstown Community Center, 418 Palmer Street in Elizabeth.

The event is free and no pre-registration is required. Light refreshments will be served.

“Knowledge is the most effective strategy for helping your children navigate the online world safely and confidently,” said Union County Freeholder Bruce H. Bergen. “This is an important event for parents, caregivers and anyone who works with youth.”

Bullying & Our Children features a presentation by Detective Nicholas Veltre of the Juvenile Unit, Union County Prosecutor’s Office. The event is sponsored by the Freeholder Board through the Division of Youth Services of the Union County Department of Human Services.

For more information on Bullying & Our Children, visit the Division of Youth Services online at ucnj.org/youth or call 908-558-2520.

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