Please be advised that the Union County footpath bridge at Mohawk Park in Cranford will be closed for paving on Wednesday, October 1.
Author: Web Site Administrator
We appreciate your patience while our Parks team completes this important work to ensure the bridges remain safe and accessible for everyone. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Under the terms of the Open Public Meetings Act P.L. 1975, C. 231, and pursuant to requirements of N.J.S.A 10: 4-10, please be advised that circumstances necessitate amending the 2025 Meeting Schedule of the Union County Board of County Commissioners.
As such, the Union County Board of County Commissioners is advising the public, in accordance with the law, the cancellation and rescheduling of the Agenda Setting Session and the Regular Meeting of Thursday, October 16, 2025.
The aforementioned meetings will be rescheduled to take place on Thursday, October 23, 2025. As is the case for all Agenda Setting Sessions and Regular Meetings, the Agenda Setting Session will commence at 6:00 PM with the Regular Meeting commencing as soon as possible following the conclusion of the Agenda Setting Session. Both meetings will be held in the Commissioner Meeting Room, Administration Building, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, 6th Floor, Elizabeth, New Jersey as originally advertised.
Persons requiring a sign language interpreter should contact the Office of the Clerk of the Board at 908-527-4140.
Submission Date: September 23, 2025
James E. Pellettiere
Clerk of the Board
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Year 52 CDBG Program Application
Please be advised, Union County Mosquito Control will be spraying Thursday, September 4, 2025, between the hours of 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM Weather Permitting. Check below for a list of areas 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.
- Cranford – Riverside Dr.
- Hillside – Harvard Ave. Area, Cornell Ave., John St., Eastern Pkwy., McLean Pl. area, Aldine St. Area, Williamson Ave. Mertz Ave., Clark St., Munn Ave.
- Mountainside – 1400 block Rt.22
- Plainfield – Huntington Ave. between Plainfield Ave. and Maltby Ave., Grant Ave., Wadsworth Ave., Deborah Ct., Leland Ct., Raymond Ave., Cole Pl., Milton Pl., Berkeley Ter., Andover Ave., Acadamy Ave., Reeves Ter., Carlisle Ter., Wiley Ave. Area
- Rahway – Midwood Dr., Crescent Dr., Lakeside Dr., Milton Blvd.
- Roselle Park – Hawthorne St., Columbus Pl., Roosevelt St. Area
- Union – Gifford Ct., Hobson St. Area, Savitt Pl., Doris Ave. Area, Interlux paint property
- Westfield – Carleton Rd., Midwood Pl., Fairfield Cir., Cacciola Pl., Stirling Pl., Ripley Pl., Livingston Pl.
TAKE NOTICE that, pursuant to the provision of Chapter 213 of the Public Laws of 1975, the following Notice of Meetings of the Union County Community Development Revenue Sharing Committee for the fiscal year 2025-2026 is hereby provided to the Public.
Please be advised that the regular meetings and the administrative meetings of the Union County Community Development Revenue Sharing Committee will be conducted as virtual meetings via a video conferencing platform. If you would like to attend any of the meetings, please call Charlene Bathelus at 908-527-4023 or email cbathelus@ucnj.org for links and/or additional information.
Philip Kandl, Director
Division of Community Services Department of Economic Development County of Union
Lately, I’ve been hearing a growing wave of concern from voters about mail-in ballots (VBMs): how they’re sent out, how they’re counted, and whether they’re truly secure.
This concern isn’t unfounded – it’s being fueled by a flood of misinformation that’s threatening to undermine the confidence in one of the most secure and accessible voting methods we have.
It’s time to set the record straight.
Mail-in ballots, long known as absentee ballots, have evolved significantly over the years. In New Jersey, for example, voters no longer need to provide a reason to vote by mail. What was once a highly restrictive process—only available to those in the hospital or overseas, and not even extended to pregnant women—is now an accessible option for all registered voters.
This change is especially critical for two of the largest and most influential voting blocs in our country: university students and senior citizens. Many students attend college far from their registered voting districts, and many seniors prefer the safety and convenience of voting from home. For both groups, mail-in ballots provide a secure, reliable, and accessible means to make their voices heard—no matter where they are.
Importantly, the mail-in ballot process is highly regulated to safeguard against fraud. Voters must fill out a formal application and sign it. That signature is then carefully compared to the one on file in the statewide registration database. Only if the signatures match is a ballot issued. If there’s a mismatch, voters must provide verified identification before receiving a ballot.
Deadlines matter: For the November 4th General Election, the deadline to apply for a mail-in ballot in New Jersey is Tuesday, October 28th. To be counted, all vote-by-mail ballots must be postmarked by the close of Election Day. Ballots are not counted until Election Day, and results are not released until after polls close, ensuring fairness for all voters—whether they vote early, by mail, or in person.
Allegations of widespread voter fraud are not supported by evidence. Investigations by reputable and diverse sources—including the Brennan Center, the Republican National Lawyers Association, the Government Accountability Office, and top universities like Arizona State and Columbia—have concluded that voter fraud is exceedingly rare. Most claims turn out to be clerical errors or unfounded accusations following close contests.
As a former president of a national organization of election officers, I can personally vouch for the integrity, dedication, and professionalism of those who administer our elections. The system is built on transparency, accountability, and fairness.
Mail-in ballots remain a secure, responsible, and effective way to vote—Let’s ensure every eligible voter has the opportunity to participate fully in our democracy without fear, misinformation, or unnecessary barriers.
Please be advised, Union County Mosquito Control will be spraying County and Municipal Parks Wednesday morning, August 27, 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 – Oak Ridge
- Cranford – Nomahegan
- Garwood – Unami
- Linden – Wheeler
- Mountainside – Echo Lake
- Plainfield – Cedar Brook, Green Brook
- Rahway – Rahway
- Roselle – Warinanco
- Scotch Plains – Ponderosa
Municipal Parks:
- Linden – Memorial
- Plainfield – Milt Campbell
- Rahway – Flanagan
- Westfield – Tamaques
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, the State Planning Commission shall conduct six public hearings for the purpose of receiving testimony on the draft Final New Jersey’s State Development and Redevelopment Plan and the draft Infrastructure Needs Assessment pursuant to the State Planning Act at N.J.S.A. 52:18A-202(c) as set forth in the State Planning Rules N.J.A.C. 15:30-5.2.
Additionally, under N.J.A.C. 15:30 -1.7 (c), municipalities and counties are required to post the attached notice on their website by August 29, 2025. The public hearings notice can also be found here. Feel free to share this with other municipal and county officials.
Agendas and status updates will be posted to the NJ Office of Planning Advocacy website at: https://www.nj.gov/state/bac/planning/state-plan/development/
Please be advised, Union County Mosquito Control will be spraying for mosquitoes Friday August 22, 2025, between the hours of 6:00PM to 11:00PM Weather Permitting. Check below for a list of areas 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.
- Berkeley Heights – Grant St. Area, Garfield St., Kuntz Ave. Area, Camptown Dr.
- Clark – Parkway Dr.., Highland Pl., Blake Dr., Midwood Dr. Area, Miller Ave., Riverside Dr., King St. Bartell Pl., Feather Bed Ln., Old Raritan Rd., Frances Dr., St. Agnes Back Parking lot
- Cranford – Kenilworth Blvd. U.C. Police Yard
- Hillside – Conant St., Valley View Rd. Area, Harvard Ave., Cornell Ave., John St.
- Kenilworth – Dorset Dr. Area, Water Co. Rd.
- Linden – Tremley Pt. Area, Range Rd.
- Mountainside – Dogwood Way, Longview Dr., Rt.22, 1400 Block
- New Providence – Union Ave. between Farm Gate Rd. and Kline Blvd.
- Plainfield – Salem Rd., Hollywood Ave., Florence Ave., Pemberton Ave., Huntington Ave. between Plainfield Ave. and Maltby Ave., Worth Dr.
- Rahway – Elston St., Randolph Ave., Leesville Av., Wall St., Donald Ave., Jones Pl., Elizabeth Ave., Allen St., Price St., Kearny Ave. Area, Egolf Dr., Linden Ave., Walking Path between Whittier St. and Linden Ave.
- Roselle Park – Lehigh Ave., E.Colfax Ave.
- Scotch Plains – Frank St.
- Springfield – Oakland Ave., Waverly Ave., Cottage Ln.,Marion Ave., Washington Ave., Riverside Dr.
- Summit – Summit Transfer Station
- Union – Andress Ter.
- Winfield – U.C. Parkway Dr.