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Amending the 2025 Meeting Schedule of the Union County Board of County Commissioners

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 of the Open Public Meetings Act, please be advised that circumstances necessitate amending the 2025 Meeting Schedule of the Union County Board of County Commissioners.

The Board has a need to cancel both the Agenda Setting Session and the Regular Meeting held on Thursday, August 21, 2025. Both the Agenda Setting Session and the Regular Meeting will be rescheduled for Wednesday, August 20, 2025.  The Agenda Setting Session will commence at 6:00 P.M.  The Regular Meeting will commence as soon as possible following the Agenda Setting Session.

As a result of these changes, please note the Public Hearing and Final Adoption of Ordinance Number 858-2025 and Ordinance Number 859-2025, originally scheduled to be held on Thursday, August 21, 2025 will now be heard on this new meeting date of Wednesday, August 20, 2025. A separate legal notice of said Public Hearing will be published in accordance to the law and shall reflect this new date and time.

For reference, Ordinance Number 858-2025 is entitled:

BOND ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE MAKING OF VARIOUS PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND THE ACQUISITION OF NEW ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY, NEW ADDITIONAL FURNISHINGS, NEW COMMUNICATION AND SIGNAL SYSTEMS EQUIPMENT, NEW INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT AND NEW AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLES, INCLUDING ORIGINAL APPARATUS AND EQUIPMENT, IN, BY AND FOR THE COUNTY OF UNION, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, TO APPROPRIATE THE SUM OF $58,443,808 TO PAY THE COST THEREOF, TO APPROPRIATE STATE GRANTS, TO MAKE A DOWN PAYMENT, TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF $43,186,098 OF BONDS TO FINANCE SUCH APPROPRIATION AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $43,186,098 OF BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS. 

For further reference, Ordinance Number 859-2025 is entitled:

CAPITAL ORDINANCE OF THE COUNTY OF UNION, NEW JERSEY AUTHORIZING THE MAKING OF VARIOUS PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN, BY AND FOR THE COUNTY, APPROPRIATING THEREFOR THE SUM OF $10,000,000 AND PROVIDING THAT SUCH SUM SO APPROPRIATED SHALL BE RAISED FROM CAPITAL SURPLUS OF THE COUNTY. 

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Mosquito Control Spraying Wednesday Morning, July 30th

Please be advised, Union County Mosquito Control will be spraying county and municipal parks Wednesday morning, July 30, 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, Mohawk
  • Garwood – Unami
  • Hillside – Conant
  • Mountainside – Echo Lake,
  • Plainfield – Cedar Brook,
  • Rahway – Rahway
  • Roselle – Warinanco
  • Scotch Plains – Ponderosa

Municipal Parks

  • Linden – Memorial Field
  • Plainfield – Milt Campbell
  • Rahway – Flannagan
  • Union – Biertuempfel
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Repairs to the Union County Walter E. Ulrich Memorial Pool have been completed, and the pool has resumed its normal hours of operation

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Extended Swim Time for Seniors & Individuals with Special Needs

Starting August 5, 2025, the Senior Swim and Swim for Persons with Disabilities & Special Needs program will have new extended hours to give participants more time in the pool!

🕙 New Hours:

Tuesdays | 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

We’re excited to offer an extra 30 minutes for relaxation, exercise, and fun!

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Public Hearing Notice for Union County Paratransit

Pursuant to an announcement by Nicole Schichnes, Director of the Union County Paratransit System, notice is hereby given that on September 10th 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at Union County Administration Building at 10 Elizabethtown Plaza 6th Floor, Elizabeth, NJ  the COUNTY OF UNION, Department of Human Services  Paratransit, will hold a Hearing accepting input concerning the 2026 Application to New Jersey Transit for funding under the Senior Citizen and Disabled Resident Transportation Assistance Program, at which time and place all interested parties will be given an opportunity to be heard. To assure that all members of the public are given an opportunity to be heard, initial presentations will be limited to five (5) minutes.

In order to encourage full participation in this Hearing, please submit any requests for accommodation of people with disabilities to the Union County Paratransit 10 Elizabethtown Plaza 2nd Fl., Elizabeth, NJ 07207 no later than five (5) business days prior to the public hearing. People who are deaf, hard of hearing and/or speech impaired should access this service by contacting New Jersey Relay Service TTY/TDD 1-800-852-7899.

For those residents unable to attend the Hearing, please know that written comments and/or testimony will be accepted through September 5th.  Please send correspondence to Nicole Schichnes, Director, Union County Paratransit System 10 Elizabethtown Plaza 2nd Fl. Elizabeth, NJ 07207 or call 908-659-5001 with comments.

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Notice of Diversion of Outdoor Parkland at Warinanco Park in Order to Construct Indoor Ice-Skating Rink

Environmental Protection proposing to divert 1.14 acres of land in Warinanco Park, in Roselle New Jersey, in connection with the construction of an indoor ice-skating rink.  As compensation for the proposed diversion the County proposes to offer wooded replacement land and, possibly, additional monetary compensation.  

Pursuant to NJAC 7:36-26.6(c), a hearing to obtain public comment on this request will be held on

July 28, ­2025 at 6:00 PM at the existing outdoor Ice Rink facility, located at 1 Park Dr., Roselle, N.J, 07203. 

All information submitted by the County to the Department in support of the proposed diversion is available for public review at the Clerk’s Office of the Borough of Roselle, 210 Chestnut St., Roselle, NJ; the Roselle Public Library 104 W. Fourth St., Roselle, NJ; or the Department of Environmental Protection, Office of Transactions and Public Land Administration, Public Land Compliance Section, 401 E. State St., 7th Floor, Mail Code 401-07, P.O. Box 420 Trenton, NJ  08625-0420, (609) 940-4400.

Written comment on the proposed diversion may be directed to the County of Union, County Counsel–’s Office, Administration Building, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ  07207, Attn: Kevin Campbell, Esq., (908) 527-4250. Please send a copy of any comments submitted on this request to the Department of Environmental Protection at the address above or by email to PublicLandCompliance@dep.nj.gov.  Please include “SHC2000046” in the subject line of any comments emailed to the Department.

Public comment on this request will be accepted during the public hearing or until August 11, 2025.

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Weather Alert – Extreme Heat


Stay safe with these tips:

  • Stay hydrated – Drink plenty of water throughout the day
  • Limit outdoor activity – Reschedule strenuous tasks to early morning or evening
  • Dress appropriately – Wear lightweight, loose-fitting clothing
  • Check on others – Look out for seniors, neighbors, and vulnerable individuals
  • Cool down – Use air conditioning or visit a local cooling center
  • Know the signs – Watch for symptoms of heat exhaustion or heat stroke

📞 Heat-related emergencies? Call 9-1-1 immediately.

Stay cool and stay safe, Union County!

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Statement from Union County Manager Edward T. Oatman Regarding the Union County Jail Property

Over the past several weeks, the Union County Board of County Commissioners and I have heard from many residents, advocates, and community members who voiced concerns about the future of the Union County Jail property. We appreciate everyone who took the time to attend meetings, reach out, and make their voices heard.

The original resolution simply authorized the County to explore interest through a Request for Proposals (RFP)—a standard and responsible step to evaluate potential uses for a property of this scale. The goal was to gauge the market and identify options that could benefit the community and the County as a whole. While one inquiry did reference the possibility of detention-related use, we quickly recognized that such a direction would not align with Union County’s values. Given the troubling reports we’ve seen nationwide about ICE detaining not only individuals with criminal charges, but also everyday people simply trying to build better lives, we cannot support any outcome that risks putting people in jeopardy. This process was never about immigration detention, and we remain firmly opposed to any such use.

We received various informal inquiries in response to the County’s intent to issue an RFP, with a wide range of ideas coming in from various sectors. However, the RFP has not been finalized or issued, and as such, no formal proposals have been submitted to date. The majority of inquiries had nothing to do with ICE or detention-related uses. Unfortunately, what began as a standard exploratory process led to widespread speculation and protests based on scenarios that were neither proposed nor intended. To be clear, no official exploration of potential uses has taken place, as the RFP process has not yet begun. 

As County Manager, I have a duty to pursue opportunities that serve the best interests of Union County—financially, socially, and morally. We are continuing with the RFP process, but we want to be absolutely clear: the RFP will include language that prohibits any use of the site as a private detention facility, such as an ICE facility, immigration detention center, or similar operation. Those uses are off the table.

This process is about planning responsibly for the future—taking a thoughtful approach that prioritizes transparency, public input, and the long-term needs of our residents. On behalf of the Commissioner Board and myself, we thank everyone who engaged in this discussion and hope we can now move forward with a shared understanding of the facts and a collective focus on what’s best for Union County.

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Mosquito Control Spraying Operations Thursday, July 24, 2025

Please be advised, Union County Mosquito Control will be spraying for mosquitoes Thursday, July 24, 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, Mead St., Kuntz Av., Camptown Dr.
  • Clark – Avon Rd., Eton Pl., Kennedy Dr., Ridge Rd., Riverside Dr., Emerald Pl.
  • Cranford – W. Grant St., MyrtleSt., LudlowAve., Carpenter Pl.
  • Hillside – Westminster Ave. Area., Aldine St Area, Harvard Ave., Cornell Pl., John St.
  • Kenilworth – Dorset Dr. Area, Blvd., Water Co. Rd., Michigan Ave.,
  • Linden – Range Rd.,Tremley Pt. area,
  • New Providence – Charnwood Rd., Runnymede Pkwy.
  • Plainfield – Jefferson Ave., 1st St., Astor Pl., Reeves Ter., Wiley Ave., 2nd St., 3rd St., McCrea Pl.
  • Rahway – Elston St., Randolph Ave., Leesville Av.
  • Roselle Park – Gant St., Hawthorne St., Columbus Pl.
  • Scotch Plains – Jerusalem Rd., Stoneleigh Dr., Brandywine Ct., South Av. and North Av. Hetfield Av.
  • Springfield – Green Hill Rd., Springfield Rd., Skylark Rd., Oakland Ave., Waverly Ave., Cottage Ln.
  • Union – DerbraWay, Allen Ave., Jockey Hollow Way, Rahway Ave., Gifford Ct. Area
  • Winfield – U.C. Parkway Dr. Parkway Dr.

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Mosquito Control Spraying Wednesday Morning, July 23rd

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.

County Parks

  • Clark – Oak Ridge
  • Linden – Wheeler
  • Mountainside – Echo Lake
  • Plainfield – Cedar Brook, Green Brook
  • Rahway – Rahway
  • Roselle – Warinanco
  • Scotch Plains – Ponderosa

Municipal Parks

  • Linden – Memorial Field
  • Plainfield – Milt Campbell
  • Rahway – Flannagan
  • Westfield – Tamaques