Please be advised, Union County Mosquito Control will be spraying County and Municipal Parks Wednesday morning, July 23, 2025, between the hours of 3:00 A.M. to 7:00 A.M. (Weather Permitting). Check below for the list of Parks to be sprayed. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Union County Office of Mosquito Control at 908-654-9834 or 908-654-9835.
Due to severe storm damage from July 14th, Plainfield Avenue between Horseshoe Road and the Connell Park Flyover in Berkeley Heights will now be restricted to one lane in each direction, due to repairs.
This traffic pattern will remain in place for up to 4 weeks while emergency repairs are made to stabilize the road and prevent further erosion. Heavy traffic delays are expected, especially during peak hours.
Motorists are strongly advised to seek alternate routes and avoid the area if possible, including the nearby I-78 exit ramp.
Union County has declared this a work emergency and is working closely with NJDOT, NJDEP, Somerset County, and local officials to complete repairs as quickly and safely as possible.
El Departamento del Sheriff del Condado de Union y GoMo Health se enorgullecen en anunciar el lanzamiento de un nuevo programa de Resiliencia para Primeros que Responden: una iniciativa digital integral diseñada para abordar los factores de estrés y traumas emocionales, mentales y físicos únicos que experimentan los primeros respondedores, sus familias y redes de apoyo.
Esta innovadora colaboración reune la experiencia en ciencias del comportamiento de GoMo Health con el compromiso del Departamento del Sheriff del Condado de Union de brindar apoyo proactivo y sin estigma a oficiales, despachadores, bomberos, técnicos de emergencias médicas y demás personal de emergencias.
“Los primeros respondedores enfrentan desafíos intensos a diario, a menudo sin el tiempo ni las herramientas para procesar el trauma que experimentan”, declaró Peter Corvelli, Sheriff del Condado de Union. “Este programa es un recurso muy necesario para proteger la salud mental y emocional de quienes nos protegen”.
“La salud mental es seguridad pública, y debemos tratarla como tal”, afirmó Lourdes M. Leon, presidenta de la Comisionada del Condado de Union. Este programa refleja un cambio cultural: un cambio en el que apoyamos firmemente a nuestros agentes del orden público y al personal de emergencias, brindándoles atención, compasión y herramientas reales para ayudarlos a sobrellevar el peso que nunca pidieron, pero que siempre están dispuestos a soportar.
El Programa de Resiliencia de Primeros Respondientes brinda apoyo confidencial en tiempo real a través de una plataforma móvil segura, ofreciendo:
• Redes de apoyo entre compañeros para desarrollar resiliencia y reducir el aislamiento.
• Capacitación para supervisores para abordar con confianza el TEPT, el trauma y el consumo de sustancias.
• Recursos para que amigos y familiares comprendan y apoyen mejor a sus seres queridos.
El contenido del programa de Resiliencia para los Primeros que Responden se adapta a las necesidades personales de cada participante. Incluye orientación diaria sobre estilo de vida, evaluaciones de bienestar, evaluaciones interactivas y comunicación bidireccional para fomentar el bienestar mental a largo plazo.
Al trabajar juntos, ayudamos a los primeros respondedores a sentirse valorados, apoyados y empoderados —dijo Bob Gold, Jefe de Tecnología Conductual de GoMo Health—. Este programa se creó con sus voces y para sus vidas.
La iniciativa ya está disponible para todo el personal de primera respuesta del condado de Union y se espera que se extienda a otros condados de Nueva Jersey el próximo año.
GoMo Health® aplica BehavioralRx®, una ciencia de participación patentada y basada en la evidencia, a nuestra terapia digital en la nube, Concierge Care®, para ampliar activamente los planes de atención y brindar recursos y apoyo a las personas en sus entornos de vida, mejorando así la atención ambulatoria y su impacto. Este modelo de atención ambulatoria integra el apoyo a las necesidades psicosociales y físicas para crear planes de atención personalizados y basados en el comportamiento que empoderan a los pacientes en la gestión de su propia atención y la toma de decisiones saludables. Conectando con los pacientes a través de su Telehealth Triple Play™, GoMo Health utiliza un robot móvil inteligente para recopilar y clasificar los datos de los pacientes mediante dispositivos médicos domiciliarios, mantener conversaciones instantáneas y recopilar los resultados electrónicos informados por los pacientes (ePRO). Esto ha demostrado modificar el comportamiento de pacientes con enfermedades crónicas y complejas en todo el mundo, lo que se traduce en una mejora significativa de los resultados de salud y la adherencia, y una reducción de los costos de la atención para proveedores, hospitales, planes de salud, empleadores y empresas de ciencias de la vida.
La Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Union es una de las agencias policiales más grandes del Condado de Union, Nueva Jersey, y ofrece una amplia gama de servicios especializados para garantizar la seguridad pública y apoyar la justicia comunitaria. Desde la protección de las instalaciones del Condado y la gestión del transporte municipal de delincuentes hasta el apoyo a los grupos de trabajo regionales contra el terrorismo y la violencia doméstica, el departamento desempeña un papel vital en las iniciativas locales y federales. Opera programas innovadores como el Programa de Asistencia Laboral del Sheriff (SLAP), el Proyecto Salvavidas y la Unidad de Violencia Familiar (la primera de su tipo en Nueva Jersey), además de ofrecer capacitación a través de la Academia de Policía John Stamler y su propia Academia Juvenil.
The Union County Sheriff’s Department and GoMo Health are proud to announce the launch of a new FirstResponderResiliencyprogram—a comprehensive digital initiative designed to address the unique emotional, mental, and physical stressors and traumas experienced by first responders and their families and support networks.
This groundbreaking partnership brings together the behavioral science expertise of GoMo Health with the commitment of the Union County Sheriff’s Department to provide proactive, stigma-free support to officers, dispatchers, fire fighters, EMTs, and other emergency personnel.
“First responders face intense challenges every day, often without time or tools to process the trauma they experience,” said Peter Corvelli, Union County Sheriff. “This program is a much-needed resource to protect the mental and emotional health of those who protect us.”
“Mental health is public safety, and we have to treat it that way,” said Union County Commissioner Chairwoman Lourdes M. Leon. “This program reflects a cultural shift—one where we stand firmly in support of our law enforcement officers and emergency responders by meeting them with care, compassion, and real tools to help carry the weight they never asked for but always show up to bear.”
The First Responders Resiliency Program delivers real-time, confidential support through a secure mobile platform, offering:
Peer-based support networks to build resilience and reduce isolation
Training for supervisors to confidently address PTSD, trauma, and substance use
Resources for friends and family members to better understand and support their loved ones
The First Responder Resiliency program content is tailored to the self-identified needs of each participant. It includes daily lifestyle guidance, wellness screenings, interactive assessments, and bi-directional communication to nurture long-term mental well-being.
By working together, we’re helping first responders feel seen, supported, and empowered,” said Bob Gold, Chief Behavioral Technologist at GoMo Health. “This program was built with their voices, and for their lives.”
The initiative is now available to all Union County first responders and is expected to expand to additional counties across New Jersey in the coming year.
About Union County, NJ Sheriff’s Department
The Union County Sheriff’s Office is one of the largest law enforcement agencies in Union County, NJ, providing a wide range of specialized services to ensure public safety and support community justice. From securing county facilities and managing municipal offender transport to supporting regional terrorism and domestic violence task forces, the department plays a vital role in both local and federal efforts. It operates innovative programs such as the Sheriff’s Labor Assistance Program (SLAP), Project Lifesaver, and the Family Violence Unit—the first of its kind in New Jersey—while also providing training through the John Stamler Police Academy and its own Youth Academy.
About GoMo Health
GoMo Health® applies a proprietary, evidence-based science of engagement, BehavioralRx®, to our cloud- based digital therapeutic, Concierge Care®, to actively extend care plans, and provide resources and support to people in their “lived” environments – enhancing outpatient care and impact. This outpatient care delivery model integrates support for psychosocial and physical needs to create personalized, behaviorally based care plans that empower patients in their own care management and healthy decision making. Connecting with patients via its’ Telehealth Triple Play™, GoMo Health uses an intelligent mobile BOT to collect and triage patient data via home medical devices, conduct in-the-moment “conversations”, and gather electronic patient- reported outcomes (ePRO). This has proven to modify behaviors of patients with chronic and complex conditions worldwide, resulting in significant improvement in health outcomes and adherence, and decreased costs of care for providers, hospitals, health plans, employers, and life science companies. For more information about the First Responders Resiliency Program, visit www.gomohealth.com or contact info@gomohealth.com.
The Union County Board of County Commissioners is proud to announce the installation of Hearing Loop systems in several courtroom locations, enhancing accessibility for residents who are deaf or hard of hearing. The installation was made possible through a grant awarded by the New Jersey Department of Human Services’ Division of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DDHH).
This initiative comes at a meaningful time, as July marks Disability Pride Month, commemorating the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and celebrating the rights, visibility, and contributions of individuals with disabilities.
“As a County, we are committed to creating inclusive spaces that meet the needs of every resident,” said Commissioner Chairwoman Lourdes M. Leon. “The installation of these Hearing Loops is a powerful step toward ensuring that all individuals—regardless of hearing ability—can access our justice system with independence. We are grateful to DDHH for their support in helping us deliver this critical upgrade.”
This new technology allows individuals with telecoil (T-coil)-enabled hearing aids or cochlear implants to receive sound directly from the court’s audio system, reducing background noise and significantly improving sound clarity. The project is part of Union County’s broader efforts to improve communication access and equity throughout public service facilities.
The $70,000 grant from DDHH funded the purchase and installation of hearing induction. Signage will be posted at all locations where the system is in place, and additional training is being provided to staff to improve service delivery to residents with hearing loss.
For more information about Union County’s accessibility efforts, visit www.ucnj.org. To learn more about Hearing Loops and other services offered by the NJ Division of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, visit www.nj.gov/humanservices/ddhh.
La Junta de Comisionados del Condado de Union se enorgullece en anunciar el regreso de la Expo Union County Means Business (UCMB), que se llevará a cabo el miércoles 10 de septiembre del 2025, de 5:00pm a 7:30 pm, en el Centro Deportivo Warinanco en Roselle.
“Esta Expo busca impulsar la energía, las ideas y la ambición que impulsan la economía del Condado de Union”, declaró Lourdes M. Leon, Presidenta de la Junta de Comisionados del Condado de Union. “Nos enorgullece crear un espacio donde empresarios, emprendedores y socios comunitarios puedan reunirse para forjar conexiones reales que se traduzcan en crecimiento real. Así es como se ve invertir en nuestra economía local”.
Establecida en 2016, la Expo UCMB se creó para ayudar a las empresas y emprendedores locales a expandir sus redes, promover sus servicios e identificar nuevas oportunidades de crecimiento. El evento de este año continúa esa misión con una experiencia dinámica, presencial y gratuita, abierta a toda la comunidad empresarial.
Las mesas para vendedores están disponibles por una tarifa de $100 e incluyen un anuncio a color en el programa oficial de la Expo y 10 boletos VIP para un sorteo exclusivo. El montaje de los vendedores comenzará a las 2:30 p. m., lo que brinda a los expositores tiempo suficiente para prepararse e interactuar con los asistentes desde el inicio del evento. Todos los vendedores deben registrarse antes del 1 de septiembre para participar.
La entrada es gratuita para los asistentes, lo que la convierte en una oportunidad accesible para toda la comunidad empresarial. Las puertas abren a las 5:00 p. m. y se ofrecen degustaciones gratuitas del menú del Centro Deportivo Warinanco. Los asistentes tendrán la oportunidad de conectar con otros empresarios, líderes comunitarios y profesionales del sector en un ambiente colaborativo.
La iniciativa “Union County Means Business” está liderada por la Junta de Comisionados del Condado de Union, en colaboración con cámaras de comercio locales, organizaciones comunitarias e instituciones de educación superior.
Si busca expandir su negocio, fortalecer alianzas o llegar a nuevos públicos, la Expo UCMB es el lugar ideal. Regístrate hoy en ucnj.org/ucmb.
Para obtener más información, comuníquese con Jeff Brooks al 908-659-7412 o por correo electrónico a Jeffrey.brooks@ucnj.org.
Please be advised, Union County Mosquito Control will be spraying county and municipal parks Friday morning, July 18, 2025, between the hours of 3:00 A.M. to 7:00 A.M. (Weather Permitting). Check below for the list of Parks to be sprayed. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Union County Office of Mosquito Control at 908-654-9834 or 908-654-9835.
County Parks
Clark – Esposito, Oak Ridge
Cranford – Nomahegan
Linden – Wheeler
Mountainside – Echo Lake, Watchung Reservation Loop Area, Lenape Trail
The Union County Board of County Commissioners is proud to announce the return of the Union County Means Business (UCMB) Expo, taking place on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Warinanco Sports Center in Roselle.
“This Expo is about fueling the energy, ideas, and ambition that drive Union County’s economy,” said Union County Commissioner Chairwoman Lourdes M. Leon. “We’re proud to create a space where business owners, entrepreneurs, and community partners can come together to make real connections that turn into real growth. This is what investing in our local economy looks like.”
Established in 2016, the UCMB Expo was created to help local businesses and entrepreneurs expand their networks, promote their services, and identify new growth opportunities. This year’s event continues that mission with a dynamic, in-person experience that’s free to attend and open to the entire business community.
Vendor tables are available for a $100 fee and include a color advertisement in the official Expo program and 10 VIP raffle tickets for an exclusive prize drawing. Vendor setup will begin at 2:30 p.m., allowing exhibitors ample time to prepare and engage with attendees promptly at the event’s start. All vendors must register by September 1st to participate.
Admission for attendees is free, making it an accessible opportunity for the entire business community. Doors open at 5:00 p.m., featuring complimentary tastings from the Warinanco Sports Center’s menu. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with fellow business owners, community leaders, and industry professionals in a collaborative atmosphere.
The Union County Means Business initiative is spearheaded by the Union County Board of County Commissioners in partnership with local chambers of commerce, community-based organizations, and higher education institutions.
Whether you’re looking to grow your business, strengthen partnerships, or reach new audiences, the UCMB Expo is the place to be. Register today at ucnj.org/ucmb.
For more information, please contact Jeff Brooks at 908-659-7412 or via email at Jeffrey.brooks@ucnj.org.
Union County has seen severe weather in recent weeks—and while another storm isn’t guaranteed, there is potential for more in the coming days. Union County is actively preparing and maintaining county properties and we encourage residents to take a few simple steps now to prepare at home.
Storm Prep Tips:
✔ Clear leaves and debris from storm drains near your property ✔ Secure outdoor furniture, trash bins, and decorations ✔ Charge phones and portable batteries ✔ Check flashlights and stock extra batteries ✔ Avoid parking under trees or in flood-prone areas ✔ Keep important documents in a waterproof container ✔ Fill your gas tank and have some cash on hand, just in case ✔ Don’t drive through flooded roads or large puddles ✔ Stay indoors during heavy winds and rain ✔ Check on your neighbors, especially seniors or those with disabilities ✔ Only call 911 for true emergencies to avoid overwhelming dispatch
Being proactive can make all the difference. Stay alert, stay safe, and follow Union County for updates.
