2012 Archives

December 28, 2012
Details Announced for Ash Brook Reservation Deer Management Program, Starting Jan. 5

December 28, 2012
STATEMENT ON PASSING OF FORMER FREEHOLDER CHESTER HOLMES

December 23, 2012
Board Honors Freeholder Scanlon on the Occasion of Her Retirement

December 23, 2012
Menorah Lighting in Phil Rizzuto Park

December 21, 2012
Holiday Donations Collected in Fanwood

December 19, 2012
Tested Once Again, Union County Looks Forward to 2013

December 17, 2012
Union County Baseball Hall of Fame Gains Three New Members at 77th Annual Hot Stove League Dinner, Feb. 10

December 12, 2012
The Office of the Union County Surrogate Moves Probate Hours from Rahway to Linden

December 12, 2012
Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders and the Youth Services Commission Inaugural Community Engagement Summit: Middle School Students, Take Control of Your Future

December 12, 2012
Union County Freeholder Chairman Alexander Mirabella (L), Vice Chairman Linda Carter and Freeholder Christopher Hudak attended the Union County Tree and Menorah Lighting Celebration during the 29th annual Holiday Nature Craft Show at Trailside Nature and Science Center in Mountainside. (Photo by Jim Lowney/County of Union)

December 11, 2012
Enjoy Ice Skating with Santa Claus at Warinanco Skating Center, Dec. 15-16

December 11, 2012
Union County Teen Arts Exhibit on Display at Freeholder’s Gallery

December 10, 2012
Students Clean Up Mattano Park after Sandy

December 6, 2012
Christmas Tree Arrives at Union County Courthouse

December 3, 2012
Union County Tree and Menorah Lighting Celebration

December 3, 2012
Union County Police Department Accreditation Invites Public Comment

November 30, 2012
Union County Puts Residents to Work through National Emergency Grant Award

November 29, 2012
Union County Sheriff’s Officers Seek “Tree of Hope” Donations for Kids in Need

November 27, 2012
Union County Sheriff’s Officer Spots Suspects Wanted for Assaulting Police Officer, Three Men from Texas Arrested

November 27, 2012
Union County Clerk Announces Availability of Vote-By-Mail Ballots for Westfield BOE Bond Vote

November 27, 2012
Union County Reminds Residents of Property Tax Relief for Hurricane Sandy Victims

November 27, 2012
FEMA Disaster Recovery Center to open in Linden on Thursday

November 26, 2012
Merck Donates Products for First Responders in Union County

November 20, 2012
SBA Encourages Hurricane Sandy Survivors in New Jersey to Apply for Assistance Before Insurance Settlement

November 19, 2012
Union County Youth Services Commissions to Host Middle School Summit, Dec. 8

November 19, 2012
Union County Welcomes New FEMA Disaster Recovery Center in Plainfield

November 16, 2012
Usher in the Holidays at the Nature Craft Show, Tree & Menorah Lighting, Dec. 2 at Trailside

November 16, 2012
Hurricane Sandy Recovery Information Session

November 16, 2012
How to Make a Family Meal Anytime, Anywhere

November 15, 2012
Still Time to Nominate Union County’s Women of Excellence

November 15, 2012
Union County Clerk Offers Access and Property Documents to Storm Victims at Elizabeth Office

November 15, 2012
Chairman's Column After Sandy, Moving Forward

November 13, 2012
Free Science Presentations about Watershed Ecology Offered by Union County and AmeriCorps

November 11, 2012
Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders and Assemblyman Bramnick to Host Hurricane Sandy Recovery Information Session for Residents

November 9, 2012
Children Try Their Luck in Broom Bowl Challenge at Warinanco Park Ice Skating Center, Nov. 24

November 8, 2012
Union County Welcomes FEMA Disaster Recovery Center

November 7, 2012
Union County Prepares for the Next Storm

November 6, 2012
UCEDC Offers Storm Recovery Loans for Impacted Union County Small Businesses

November 6, 2012
Union County Early Voting and Election Day Information

November 5, 2012
Union County Polling Places Updated

November 5, 2012
Union County Early Voting and Election Day Information

November 5, 2012
Union County Voters Displaced By Hurricane Sandy Can Still Cast a Ballot

November 3, 2012
Additional Photographs of Hurricane Sandy Damage in Union County

November 1, 2012
Photographs of Hurricane Sandy Damage in Union County

October 31, 2012
Union County Clerk Joanne Rajoppi Extends Vote-By-Mail Hours in Response to Hurricane Sandy

October 31, 2012
Cell Phone Charging Station Available In Union County Public Safety Building, Westfield

October 30, 2012
Guidance for Union County Residents Using Shelters

October 30, 2012
Union County Hurricane Sandy Update

October 26, 2012
Union County Prepares for Hurricane Sandy

October 25, 2012
Free Seminar on Drug Abuse and Heroin Addiction

October 25, 2012
Learn Why “Home is Where the Health Is”

October 23, 2012
Photographs by Greg Cummings of Fanwood on Exhibit at Pearl Street Gallery

October 22, 2012
14th Annual Red Ribbon Drug Awareness Day

October 19, 2012
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Will Be Dramatized for Adults at Trailside Nature & Science Center, Oct. 30

October 19, 2012
“Greening Union County” Grants Will Help Plant Trees in Local Neighborhoods

October 19, 2012
Photo: Roselle Receives Kids’ Recreation Trust Fund Grant

October 19, 2012
Photo: New Providence Receive Kids’ Recreation Trust Fund Grant

October 18, 2012
Learn Landscaping Tips to Deter Deer and Attract Birds to Your Garden

October 17, 2012
Warinanco Ice Skating Center Opens for 51st Season, Oct. 20; Registration for Skating Lessons and Hockey Clinic Begins Oct. 25

October 17, 2012
Photo: Union County Sheriff’s K-9 Recertification Training

October 17, 2012
Country Barn Dance for People with Disabilities at Masker’s Barn in Berkeley Heights, Nov. 3

October 16, 2012
Union County Master Tree Stewards Invite 4th Grades to Learn about the Importance of Trees

October 15, 2012
Helping Families With Positive Messages About Substance Abuse Prevention

October 15, 2012
HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS FROM SHERIFF FROEHLICH

October 15, 2012
Explore the World of Rocks, Minerals, Fossils & Gems at Trailside, Oct. 20-21;

October 15, 2012
Book Drawing at the Union County Civil War Exhibit

October 15, 2012
Celebrating Columbus

October 15, 2012
Union County Sheriff’s Second Annual Police Pistol Competition

October 15, 2012
Union County Police PBA Local 73 Volunteers for Habitat for Humanity

October 12, 2012
Recycle Unwanted Electronic Equipment and Shred Old Personal Documents in New Providence, Oct. 27

October 12, 2012
Barry O’Donovan of Cranford Honored

October 12, 2012
Dr. Linda Caldwell Epps Speaks at Union County Civil War Sesquicentennial Event

October 12, 2012
Dig into History at the Deserted Village during ‘Four Centuries in a Weekend,’ Oct. 20-21

October 11, 2012
Union County to Host Veterans Job Fair and Resource Event

October 11, 2012
Red Ribbon Day Brings Free Family Activities to Oak Ridge Park

October 9, 2012
Register to Vote by October 16th for Presidential Election in New Jersey

October 9, 2012
“Project WET” Teacher-Training Workshop at Trailside, October 25

October 9, 2012
Community Leaders Honored for Service

October 8, 2012
Clark Unico and Government Officials Honor Italian Heritage Essay Winners

October 5, 2012
Literacy Volunteers of Union County Office Opens in Roselle

October 5, 2012
Elizabeth Library Celebrates 100 Years

October 5, 2012
Union County Teen Arts Exhibit on Display at Les Malamut Gallery in Union

October 5, 2012
County Clerk Extends Saturday Office Hours for Last-Minute Presidential Election Mail-In Voters; Sample Ballots May Be Viewed on Clerk’s Website

October 5, 2012
Union County Holds Fourth Annual Columbus Day Flag Raising

October 5, 2012
YWCA Eastern Union County Honors Freeholder Estrada

October 4, 2012
Free Seminar on Alcohol and Drug Addiction

October 4, 2012
Union County History Comes Alive during “Four Centuries in a Weekend,” Oct. 20-21

October 2, 2012
Union County Sponsors Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event in Cranford, October 20

October 2, 2012
See a Live Penguin in “Penguin Pointers” Trailside Matinee, Oct. 8

October 2, 2012
General Pulaski Memorial Parade Committee of Linden

October 2, 2012
Union County Opens State-of-The-Art Emergency Communications Center

October 1, 2012
“Art in the Gardens” Features Free Music & Dance Performances over Columbus Day Weekend, Oct. 6-8

October 1, 2012
Landscaping Tips for Home & Garden Are Offered at Trailside

September 27, 2012
Apply for Passports Now to Avoid Holiday Travel Snags:

September 27, 2012
Tickets Still Available for “Little Red Riding Hood and Other Stories” at UCPAC Oct. 7

September 27, 2012
Secret of Gardening Revealed at Trailside Nature and Science Center

September 26, 2012
Union County Recovery Network Kickoff Event and Celebration

September 24, 2012
Union County Vocational Technical Schools Information Session

September 21, 2012
POW/MIA Recognition Day

September 21, 2012
UNION COUNTY SOLAR PROGRAM COMPLETES 28 INSTALLATIONS IN 15 GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES

September 21, 2012
Planning Ahead for Weather Emergencies

September 21, 2012
Union County Clerk Offers One-Stop “Vote-By-Mail” Service at Westfield & Elizabeth Offices for Nov. 6 Presidential Election

September 21, 2012
Cooking with Wild Edible Plants Is Exploredduring Workshop at Trailside, Oct. 11

September 20, 2012
Fanwood Crossing Opens

September 20, 2012
Cooperative Extension of Union County Teaches Grocery Shopping Basics

September 20, 2012
Shoprite of Clarks host “Help Bag Hunger” Event

September 19, 2012
Primitive Skills Workshop for Adults at Trailside, Oct. 6

September 18, 2012
County of Union Holds Fourth Annual Columbus Day Flag Raising Event at Steps of Union County Courthouse on October 5th, featuring Keynote Speaker Former Governor Florio

September 18, 2012
Learn about the Underground Railroad at Lecture by Dr. Linda Caldwell Epps, Oct. 11

September 18, 2012
Rolling Thunder Ride for Freedom XVII

September 18, 2012
Union County’s UCTech High School Earns Top Honors from U.S. Department of Education

September 18, 2012
Free Seminar Offers Insights on the “Family Dynamics of Addiction”

September 18, 2012
County of Union Holds Fourth Annual Columbus Day Flag Raising Event at Steps of Union County Courthouse on October 5th, featuring Keynote Speaker Former Governor Florio

September 12, 2012
Union County to Participate in DEA’s National Take Back Initiative

September 12, 2012
High Achievers at Union County Magnet High School

September 12, 2012
Intermediate Digital Photography Course for Adults at Trailside, Sept. 22

September 12, 2012
Public Invited to Union County POW/MIA Recognition Day Ceremony

September 12, 2012
Union County Freeholders attend PMUA Environmental Fair

September 11, 2012
“Hawks of New Jersey” Lecture at Trailside, Sept. 20

September 10, 2012
Tickets Are Available for Hay Rides & Family Fun Around the Campfire at Trailside Nature & Science Center

September 10, 2012
Union County Sheriff’s Office Promotions

September 10, 2012
Early American History & Culture Come to Life at Union County Harvest Festival, Sept. 30

September 6, 2012
Union County Means Business

September 5, 2012
Local Youth are Invited to Attend 4-H Open House

September 5, 2012
Union County Emergency Response Team Rises to the Connecticut SWAT Challenge

September 5, 2012
Learn the Basics of Wheelchair Tennis at Free Clinic Sept. 15 in Union County’s Rahway River Park

August 30, 2012
Union County’s Mobile Document-Shredding Program Will Visit Linden, Sept. 13

August 30, 2012
Members of Union County 4H Dog Obedience Club Celebrate Victory at the Hunterdon County 4H Dog Contest

August 30, 2012
Union County Reminds Residents to Protect Themselves Against West Nile this Labor Day Weekend

August 30, 2012
Freeholder Estrada Congratulates Jeri Beaumont on Retirement

August 30, 2012
Union County Offers Free Series on Alcohol and Drug Addiction

August 29, 2012
Rutgers Extension of Union County to Offer MyPlate Makeover Seminar

August 28, 2012
Free Networking Breakfast for Union County Businesses

August 23, 2012
Union County Offers Preventative Measures Against West Nile Virus

August 21, 2012
Union County Sheriff’s Youth Academy Class Graduates

August 20, 2012
Union County Awards 46 “HEART” Grants

August 17, 2012
Freeholders Honor Scholarship Winner Krystina Rambaran of Hillside

August 17, 2012
Freeholders Honor Scholarship Winner Justin Trembley of Union

August 16, 2012
Union County Clerk Announces Availability of Vote-By-Mail Ballots for Westfield BOE Bond Vote

August 15, 2012
Freeholder Mohamed Jalloh Attends Grand Opening of Rita’s Ice, Roselle

August 14, 2012
Sign Up Now to Learn Horseback Riding at Union County’s Watchung Stable

August 13, 2012
“Veterans Appreciation Night” Concert at Oak Ridge Park Will Collect Donations for Troops Overseas, Aug. 22

August 10, 2012
Deadline for Independent Foreclosure Review Extended Through Dec. 31

August 10, 2012
“Union County Means Business” Will Explore the Ins and Outs of Government Contracts

August 9, 2012
John Viglianti of Westfield Receives a Life Time Golf Card

August 9, 2012
Book Drawing at the Union County Civil War Exhibit

August 9, 2012
NJDOT Announces Traffic Pattern Changes on Interstate 78 Westbound

August 9, 2012
John Viglianti of Westfield Receives a Life Time Golf Card

August 8, 2012
Free Jersey-Rock Concert by “The B Street Band” on Veterans Appreciation Night at Oak Ridge Park, Aug. 22

August 3, 2012
Union County Welcomes All Archers to Oak Ridge Park

August 2, 2012
New “UC Connected” Videos on County Video Channel

July 30, 2012
Union County Teens Attend Rutgers Science Week

July 30, 2012
2012 Peruvian Independence Day Commemoration Celebration

July 27, 2012
Free Rock & Soul Concert by Jobonanno & The Godsons at Oak Ridge Park in Clark, Aug. 15

July 27, 2012
Ribbon Cutting for Elizabeth Inside Out TV

July 27, 2012
August Pick-Up Dates Announced for Union County Farmers Market Voucher Program

July 27, 2012
“Family Fun & Flix” at Conant Park on August 14 features Reptiles Exhibit & the Movie, “Cars 2”

July 27, 2012
Union County’s Mobile Document-Shredding Program Will Visit Union, August 11

July 26, 2012
“Christmas in July” in Plainfield

July 26, 2012
Free Concert by American Rapture at Oak Ridge Park, Aug. 8, features Favorites of American Popular Music

July 26, 2012
Union County’s ‘National Night Out’ at Meisel Park, Aug. 7, includes Safety Demos, Live Music and a Movie, “Justin Bieber: Never Say Never”

July 25, 2012
Union County Senior Art Show Winners Exhibit Work at Freeholders Gallery

July 23, 2012
Early American Crafters & Artisans Are Wanted for 31st Annual Harvest Festival at Trailside, Sept. 30

July 23, 2012
Try a Taste of Home Cooked Seafood this Summer

July 19, 2012
Sheriff Froehlich Swears In Officers

July 18, 2012
Enjoy Free Classic Rock Concert at Oak Ridge Park, Aug. 1,with The Rick Cantor Band & The Broadcasters

July 17, 2012
Union County Sponsors Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event in Scotch Plains, August 4

July 16, 2012
“Rizzo’s Reptiles” Are Special Guests at Trailside’s Popular Wednesday Matinee Series, July 25

July 12, 2012
Free Family Fun during the Open House at Watchung Stable in Mountainside, July 22

July 12, 2012
“Fantastic Forces” at Trailside’s Popular Wednesday Matinee Series, July 18

July 11, 2012
Free Concert by the Sensational Soul Cruisers Delivers Jersey Rhythm & Blues to Echo Lake Park, July 25

July 11, 2012
U.S. Housing Secretary Will Answer Your Refinancing Questions

July 10, 2012
“Family Fun & Flix” at Warinanco Park on July 24 features Natural Wonders & a Movie, “Puss in Boots”

July 9, 2012
Civil War 150th Anniversary Committee Plans Upcoming Activities; Visitors to Exhibit at Courthouse Are Eligible to Win a Book

July 9, 2012
89th Annual Fourth of July Parade in Plainfield

July 9, 2012
Union County Clerk to Lead International Association of Clerks, Recorders,Election Officials and Treasurers

July 6, 2012
Taylor Jensen Honored with Outstanding Achievement Award

July 6, 2012
Suburban Chamber of Commerce First Friday Event in Summit

July 3, 2012
“Family Fun & Flix” at Warinanco Park on July 17 features Natural Wonders & a Movie, “Happy Feet Two”

July 3, 2012
Soccer for Children with Disabilities

July 2, 2012
Free Concert with Rob Paparozzi & Etruscan Soul Blends Blues, Rock & Jazz at Echo Lake Park, July 18

June 29, 2012
Union County Teen Arts Exhibit on Display at Bouras Galleries in Summit

June 29, 2012
Freeholders Congratulate Michael Karlovich on Retirement

June 29, 2012
Riding on a Pony Named Macaroni at Watchung Stable

June 28, 2012
Union County’s Mobile Document-Shredding Program Will Visit Rahway, July 12

June 27, 2012
Distractions Can Be Deadly

June 27, 2012
New Pavilion Opens at LaGrande Park in Fanwood

June 25, 2012
2012 Plainfield High School Hall of Fame Inductees

June 25, 2012
“Tusk” Opens Union County Summer Concert Series with Music of Fleetwood Mac at Echo Lake Park, July 11

June 25, 2012
John Viglianti Receives Bronze Star for WWII Service

June 25, 2012
4-H Teens Excel in State Wide Public Speaking Contest

June 25, 2012
Union County Expands Emergency Dispatch Services

June 22, 2012
“Date Night” Trail Rides at Watchung Stable on Sundays, July 1 and August 12

June 22, 2012
“Family Fun & Flix” in Union County Parks Begins July 10 at Warinanco Park with the Movie “Kung Fu Panda 2”

June 21, 2012
Union County Helps Spread the Word: “Never Boat under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs”

June 21, 2012
Ulrich Pool Opens Early Due to Excessive Heat

June 21, 2012
Union County Freeholders Announce “Jersey Fresh” Farmers Market Voucher Program for Seniors

June 20, 2012
Ponderosa Farm Park Opens in Scotch Plains

June 19, 2012
Summer Camp Programs Available at Trailsidefor Students Entering 5th and 6th Grades

June 18, 2012
Union County Employee Artists Show Work at Freeholders Gallery

June 18, 2012
Union County Pools Open for Summer Swimming;

June 14, 2012
“Caught Doing Good” at Park Middle School

June 12, 2012
Union County Sensory Friendly Theater Premiere

June 11, 2012
Freeholder Estrada Receives “Freeholder of the Year” Award from New Jersey Association of Counties

June 8, 2012
Enjoy Guided Horseback Rides on Sundays in the Watchung Reservation

June 8, 2012
TaylorMade Golf Performance Lab Opens at Galloping Hill Golf Course

June 6, 2012
Car and Motorcycle Show Coming to Mountainside

June 6, 2012
Teen Arts 2012 Exhibit Begins Tour of Union County at Springfield Public Library

June 6, 2012
Fire Academy Recruits Receive Ben Laganga Leadership Award

June 6, 2012
Kenilworth Fire Recruit Honored at Graduation

June 6, 2012
Roselle Fire Recruit Honored at Graduation

June 6, 2012
Summit Fire Recruit Honored at Graduation

June 6, 2012
Fanwood Fire Recruit Honored at Graduation

June 5, 2012
Courtney Maier Awarded ‘Trooper of the Year’ Trophy at Watchung Stable in Mountainside

June 5, 2012
Bark Now Walk for Autism Speaks

June 5, 2012
Union County Sponsors Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event in Cranford, June 16

June 4, 2012
Union County to Host Luau for People with Disabilities at Oak Ridge Park

June 4, 2012
Plainfield Police Lieutenant Jeff Plum Honored

June 4, 2012
Linden High School Team Wins Union County Consumer Bowl

June 4, 2012
Career Services Center Opens on Union County College Elizabeth Campus

May 31, 2012
Enjoy the Great Outdoors along the Rahway River During Union County’s 8th Annual Bio-Blitz, June 8-9; Find Out “What’s Going On Out There?”

May 31, 2012
Register Now for Summer Youth League Baseball – Boys and Girls, Ages 8-15, Play Weekdays in Warinanco Park

May 31, 2012
Union County Vo-Tech Schools Gain another National Recognition

May 30, 2012
Beginners Can Learn Basics of Digital Photography at Course for Adults on Saturday, June 23 at Trailside

May 30, 2012
Fanwood-Scotch Plains Girl Scouts Gold Awards

May 29, 2012
Veterans Photo ID Cards

May 29, 2012
Elizabeth River Trail Opens

May 29, 2012
Recycle Unwanted Electronic Equipment and Shred Old Personal Documents in Scotch Plains, June 9

May 29, 2012
Sensory Friendly Theater Series to Begin June 10th at UCPAC

May 29, 2012
Elizabeth Exempt Firemen’s Association’s Annual Memorial Service

May 29, 2012
Memorial Day

May 24, 2012
WAKEFERN BREAKS GROUND ON NEW ELIZABETH WAREHOUSE FACILITY

May 24, 2012
Union County Mastodon Exhibit Opens at Trailside Nature & Science Center

May 24, 2012
Union County College Goes Solar

May 24, 2012
Wakefern Breaks Ground on New Warehouse Facility in Elizabeth

May 24, 2012
Goodwill’s DonationXpress Center Opens in Springfield

May 24, 2012
Union County’s Veterans Job Fair and Resource Event

May 24, 2012
Freeholders Congratulate UCC Graduates on Engagement

May 24, 2012
County Clerk Extends Office Hours, June 2, for Last-Minute Primary Election Mail-In Voters; Sample Ballots May Be Viewed on Clerk’s Website

May 24, 2012
Union County History Grants Are Available; Deadline for Applications: June 20

May 22, 2012
National Prevention Week

May 22, 2012
Grow Your Business with Union County’s Free Networking Breakfast Series

May 21, 2012
Municipal Clerks Week

May 21, 2012
National Police Week

May 21, 2012
Union County Clerk to Attend Veterans Job Fair, May 23; Veterans Photo ID Cards Are Available

May 17, 2012
Union County Celebrates Wildlife Photography

May 15, 2012
Union County’s Veterans Job Fair to Take Place on May 23rd

May 14, 2012
Summit Youth Recognized for Raising Awareness of Autism

May 14, 2012
Volunteer Naturalists & Scientists Are Needed at Union County’s 8th Annual Bio-Blitz, June 8-9;

May 14, 2012
Union County Teens Will Take the Stage in Rahway At Union County Performing Arts Center, May 16

May 11, 2012
Reminder: Don’t Miss the Union County Spring Garden Fair and Plant Sale

May 11, 2012
11th Annual Union County Employee Art Show, Best of Show

May 11, 2012
11th Annual Union County Employee Art Show – Intermediate Category

May 11, 2012
11th Annual Union County Employee Art Show – Youth Category

May 10, 2012
11th Annual Union County Employee Art Show – Amateur Category

May 10, 2012
11th Annual Union County Employee Art Show – Teen Category

May 10, 2012
11th Annual Union County Employee Art Show – Professional Category

May 10, 2012
Runnells Volunteers Honored for 5 Years of Service

May 10, 2012
Runnells Volunteers Honored for 10 Years of Volunteer Service

May 10, 2012
Runnells Volunteers Honored for 20 Years of Service

May 9, 2012
Union County Vo-Tech Schools Make 2012 List of Best High Schools

May 7, 2012
Union County Offers Free Year-Round Scrap Metal Recycling

May 4, 2012
Union County to Host Veterans Job Fair and Resource Event

May 4, 2012
Spring Street Project Ground Breaking

May 4, 2012
Freeholders Congratulate Leonard Schley of Roselle Park

May 3, 2012
Evening “Dusk to Dark” Programs Offered at Trailside

May 2, 2012
Naturalists & Scientists Are Needed at Union County’s 9th Annual Bio-Blitz, June 14-15

May 2, 2012
New “UC Connected” Video on County Video Channel

May 1, 2012
Rain or Shine, Come to the UC Master Gardeners’ Annual Spring Garden Fair and Plant Sale

May 1, 2012
Landscaping Tips for the Home and Garden Are Offered at Trailside, May 12 and June 16

April 30, 2012
Free Workshop Will Explain “HEART Grant” Application Process for Non-Profit Groups, Artists & Historians, May 17

April 30, 2012
Learn the Basics of Bird Watching at Trailside, May 18-19

April 27, 2012
County Encourages Residents to Celebrate Diversity at the UC Vo-Tech Multicultural Fair

April 26, 2012
Dedication of The Apartments at Saint Elizabeth’s in Linden

April 26, 2012
Linden’s 68th Annual Scouts in Government Day

April 26, 2012
Union County’s Mobile Document-Shredding Program Will Visit Union, May 16

April 25, 2012
Exhibit of Senior Art Classes at Freeholders Gallery

April 25, 2012
Oak Ridge Park Hosts Bark Now Walk for Autism Speaks

April 24, 2012
Yoga Classes for Adults Continue at Trailside on Tuesday Evenings through June 5

April 23, 2012
Union County to Participate in DEA’s National Take Back Initiative

April 23, 2012
Union County Clerk Offers One-Stop “Vote-By-Mail” Service at Westfield & Elizabeth Offices for June 5 Presidential Primary

April 20, 2012
Enjoy a Taste of Spring with Healthy Cooking Workshop Offered at Trailside Nature & Science Center, May 3

April 20, 2012
“Date Night” Trail Ride at Watchung Stable, May 6

April 20, 2012
Union County Offers Course on Balanced Living

April 20, 2012
“Get Your Green On” at Wild Earth Fest, Sunday, May 6, at Trailside Nature & Science Center

April 19, 2012
Community Access Unlimited Awards Night Celebration, Kenneth Widgeon

April 19, 2012
Community Access Unlimited Awards Night Celebration, Alfonsina Savino

April 19, 2012
Community Access Unlimited Awards Night Celebration, Jamese Baker

April 19, 2012
“My County” Poster Contest Winners

April 18, 2012
Union County’s Mobile Document-Shredding Program Will Visit Cranford, May 5

April 18, 2012
New Waterwheel and Restored Gazebo Dedicated at Echo Lake Park in Mountainside

April 18, 2012
Union County National Community Development Week Celebration

April 18, 2012
Union County Honors Medical Reserve Corps Volunteers

April 16, 2012
Union County Warns of Wildfire Hazards

April 13, 2012
Union County Clerk Offers Free Passport Photos at Elizabeth and Westfield Offices, April 23-28

April 13, 2012
Union County College Scholarship Reception

April 11, 2012
Union County’s Mobile Document-Shredding Program Will Visit Plainfield, April 27

April 10, 2012
Union County Means Business

April 10, 2012
Tree-Planting Party at Cedar Brook Park in Plainfield

April 10, 2012
Union County Study Targets 1&9 Traffic and Safety Issues

April 5, 2012
Environmental Education Teacher-Training Workshop at Trailside, April 26

April 5, 2012
Union County Offers History Grant Workshop, April 25; Historical Societies, Museums, Schools & Libraries Are Invited

April 5, 2012
Spring Warblers Will Be Topic of Discussion at Trailside Nature & Science Center, April 25

April 5, 2012
Union County Sponsors Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event in New Providence, April 21

April 5, 2012
Steps to Health and Wealth™ Online Challenge Begins April 15

April 3, 2012
Union County Clerk Offers Election Information for Board of Education Candidates; Deadline for Candidate Petitions: June 5

April 2, 2012
Union County Donates Free Trees for Schools

April 2, 2012
Paintings and Textiles by Cranford Artist Dianna Strom on Exhibit at Pearl Street Gallery

April 2, 2012
Union County Offers Theater Program for Children with Autism and Related Disabilities

March 30, 2012
Registration Extended: Third Installment of Union County Means Business

March 29, 2012
Melvin & Margaret Myers Senior Residence Ground Breaking in Rahway

March 29, 2012
Waterfront Athletic Fields Open in Elizabeth

March 29, 2012
Linden Fire Station No. 4 Reopens

March 29, 2012
Spaces Still Available-Tree Planting Event at Cedar Brook Park

March 28, 2012
Union County’s Mobile Document-Shredding Program Will Visit Scotch Plains, April 14

March 26, 2012
Freeholders Honor Women of Excellence

March 23, 2012
Union County Offers “The Dollars and $ense of Funding Your Business”

March 23, 2012
Union County Adopt-A-Trail Chainsaw Crew

March 23, 2012
Clark Pop Warner Midget Large Novice Cheerleading Squad

March 22, 2012
Archery Safety Lessons Are Available at Oak Ridge Park in Clark

March 21, 2012
Freeholders Visit Sage Eldercare, Deliver Meals on Wheels

March 21, 2012
Enjoy a Guided Trail Ride on Sundays in the Watchung Reservation

March 19, 2012
Springfield Free Public Library Celebrates 80 Years

March 19, 2012
Federal Government Awards $493,000 to Union County to Fund Supportive Program for Homeless Mothers

March 15, 2012
Recycle Unwanted Electronic Equipment at E-cycling Event in New Providence, March 31

March 14, 2012
Come Celebrate Union County’s Women of Excellence

March 14, 2012
Learn How Healthy Food Can Reduce the Risk of Disease

March 14, 2012
“Passport Day in the USA”

March 13, 2012
Union County Urges Residents to Vaccinate Pets Against Rabies

March 13, 2012
Trailside Offers Gentle Yoga Classes for Adults in the Spring on Tuesday Evenings Starting April 3

March 13, 2012
“Take Only Pictures and Leave Only Footprints” Wildlife Photography Contest at Trailside Deadline to Enter: April 20

March 12, 2012
Union County’s Mobile Document-Shredding Program Will Visit New Providence, March 25

March 12, 2012
Union County St. Patrick’s Day Parade

March 9, 2012
Union County Musicfest and Rhythm and Blues by the Brook Canceled for 2012

March 9, 2012
Barbara Jude Brady Named Outstanding Dance Teacher of the Year

March 9, 2012
2012 Union County St. Patrick’s Day Parade

March 7, 2012
Trailside Is Looking for Environmental Heroes; Nominations Are Due by April 13

March 6, 2012
Tree Planting Party at Cedar Brook Park, Plainfield

March 6, 2012
“The Raptor Trust Story” Will Be Presented for Adults at Trailside, March 22

March 6, 2012
Exhibit Features Women’s Historic Sites in Union County

March 5, 2012
Seminar to Teach the Importance of Healthy Food for the Family

March 5, 2012
Read Across America

March 2, 2012
Union County Offers Horticulture Program at Trailside for Children with Disabilities

February 29, 2012
Make New Connections to Help Your Business Grow

February 29, 2012
County of Union Employees & Their Families Are Invited to Exhibit Artwork

February 29, 2012
Freeholder Chairman Mirabella Announces Start of Complimentary Parks Program for Union County’s Active Military Service Personnel and their Families on March 1st

February 28, 2012
Union County 4-H Seeks Volunteers for Summer Science Program

February 27, 2012
Cranford First Aid Squad House Reopens

February 27, 2012
Union County to Save at Least $330,000 in Natural Gas Costs

February 24, 2012
Learn to Identify Trees and Animal Tracks on a Winter Walk at Trailside, March 10

February 24, 2012
Passport Day in the USA, Saturday, March 10: County Clerk’s Westfield Office Hosts Passport Fair, Offers 50-Percent Discount on Passport Photos

February 24, 2012
Members of the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders recently toured the Children’s Shelter of Union County in Elizabeth, which is operated by Community Access Unlimited (CAU)

February 22, 2012
Giclée Prints of Paintings by Westfield Artist Gina Minichino on Exhibit at Pearl Street Gallery

February 21, 2012
Annual Watchung Reservation Deer Management Program to Start Monday, March 5

February 21, 2012
Union County Clerk Offers Free Wall Calendar Featuring Women Trailblazers and 2012 Election Year Information

February 17, 2012
Second Installment of “Union County Means Business”: Status of Union County

February 17, 2012
52 Great Things to Do in Union County

February 16, 2012
Foreclosure Review Deadline Extended

February 16, 2012
Used and New Riding Apparel on Sale at Watchung Stable in Mountainside, March 3:

February 14, 2012
Classes & Activities Are Available at Trailside to Help Children Explore Nature

February 14, 2012
New “UC Connected” Videos on County Video Channel

February 14, 2012
Ray Korn Honored by Union County Baseball Association

February 14, 2012
Dennis McCaffery of Cranford Inducted into Union County Baseball Association Hall of Fame

February 14, 2012
Jamie Shriner of Cranford Inducted into Union County Baseball Association Hall of Fame

February 14, 2012
Riesener and Murzinski Inducted into Union County Baseball Association Hall of Fame

February 14, 2012
Jackie Lima of Linden Honored by Union County Baseball Association

February 10, 2012
Exhibition Features Vintage Civil War Photos of Black Soldiers & Sailors from Union County

February 10, 2012
Magician Joe Fischer Brings ‘Hocus Pocus’ Matinee to Trailside, Monday, February 20

February 9, 2012
Union County Opens Civil War Exhibit

February 9, 2012
Rahway Police Auxiliary Coat Drive

February 8, 2012
Women Honored for Outstanding Achievement in Union County

February 7, 2012
Union County Art Exhibit Seeks Artists 60 and Older

February 7, 2012
Clinics about Horses by Equine Medical Professionals Are Offered at Watchung Stable, Feb. 22 & Feb. 25

February 6, 2012
Baseball Coaches & Student Athletes Will Be Honored at Union County Hall of Fame Dinner, Feb. 12

February 6, 2012
Putting People First

February 3, 2012
Enjoy ‘The Wit and Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln’ with Christian Johnson at Trailside, Feb. 17

February 2, 2012
Nicole DiRado Sworn In As Deputy Clerk of Union County

February 2, 2012
Learn the “Secrets of Magic” at Trailside’s After School Workshop Series, Starting Feb. 22

January 30, 2012
Union County Clerk Offers Veterans Honorable Discharge Cards at Offices in Westfield and Elizabeth

January 30, 2012
Student Athletes from Westfield and Linden Will Be Honored at Hot Stove Dinner, Feb. 12

January 27, 2012
William Tomko of Mountainside Receives the French Legion of Honor Medal

January 27, 2012
Enjoy February Festivities at Trailside, Feb. 17-20

January 26, 2012
FREEHOLDER BOARD APPOINTS JAMES E. PELLETTIERE AS CLERK TO FREEHOLDER BOARD

January 26, 2012
“Union County Means Business” Kickoff Brings Government, Business Together

January 24, 2012
Register for Summer Camps and Family Fun at Trailside; Lottery Drawing for Registration Begins Feb. 11

January 23, 2012
Chairman Mirabella visits JCC’s Teen Action Service Corp

January 23, 2012
Family in Summit Adopts Horse from Watchung Stable in Mountainside

January 23, 2012
Families Can Enjoy Guided Outdoor Adventures on Saturdays at Trailside, Starting Feb. 4

January 20, 2012
New Foreclosure Help for Union County Residents

January 20, 2012
Train to be an Umpire in 2012: Classes for New Softball Umpires Begin Feb. 27

January 20, 2012
“Owls of New Jersey” Is First Program in Trailside’s New Winter Series for Adults, Feb. 9

January 20, 2012
Sheriff’s Labor Assistance Program Continues to Aid Communities Across Union County

January 17, 2012
Union County Offers Free New Series to Help Local Businesses

January 17, 2012
2012 Union County St. Patrick’s Day Parade

January 17, 2012
Volunteers Needed for Teen Arts Festival, March 15-16

January 12, 2012
Civil War 150th Anniversary Exhibit to Open in Union County Courthouse, Feb. 9

January 12, 2012
Details Announced for Ash Brook Reservation Deer Management Program

January 9, 2012
Federal Government Awards $3.4 Million to Union County for Homeless

January 9, 2012
Freeholder Carter Sworn In as Vice Chairman of the Freeholder Board

January 9, 2012
Freeholder Wright Sworn In

January 9, 2012
Freeholder Hudak Sworn In

January 9, 2012
Freeholder Estrada Sworn In

January 8, 2012
Freeholder Chairman Mirabella Announces “Putting People First” in Initiatives During 155th Annual Reorganization