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Drive in Concert ‘Prince Experience’ Comes to Plainfield, Saturday, October 10

Prince fans in the Union County area will be able enjoy classic hits from the late icon with a highly-regarded tribute act. The “Purple Madness” tribute band featuring Bobby Miller will bring forth the “Prince Experience” at a drive-in concert on Saturday, October 10^th at Cedar Brook Park in Plainfield. “FLAVUH” will open the show, which is scheduled to begin at 7:00 p.m.

“This will be the second drive in concert sponsored by the County,” said Freeholder Chairman Alexander Mirabella. “I am pleased that we can bring exciting events to the community while adhering to COVID-19 guidelines and protocols.”

This is a free event but registration is required at www.ucnj.org/concert-register. Spots are limited to the first 220 cars registered.

The registration link will go live on Thursday, October 1^st, beginning at 9 a.m.

To help promote social distancing, no walk-ups, bikes or chairs are permitted. Vehicles will be arranged at least 6 feet apart with adequate social distancing.

Port-o-johns and wash stations will be available. Masks will be required when using the port-o-johns. Attendees must stay in their vehicles (unless they need to use the port-o-johns). Those who are attending can bring their own food, and non-alcoholic drink. Alcohol is prohibited.

“Prince was an icon who captivated and entertained audiences all around the world,” said Freeholder Rebecca Williams who is a Plainfield resident. “I am excited that we can bring his energy to Union County and provide an enjoyable event with Bobby Miller and Purple Madness.”

“Purple Madness” claims to be the ultimate celebration of the most widely beloved entertainer and profoundly influential artist of all-time. Bobby Miller presents an electrifying performance that can be best described as high energy and a “must see” performance.

For more information on Purple Madness, please go to: thepurplemadness.com.

For more information and updates on all Union County services and resources during the COVID-19 outbreak, including guidance for using the Drive-Through Test Center at Kean University and the Mobile Test Unit walk-up sites, visit the new Union County COVID-19 website at ucnj.org/covid19.

For general information about COVID-19 and phone contacts for 24/7 assistance with questions, visit the New Jersey Department of Health at nj.gov/health.

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Covid-19 Test Walk-up in Rahway

Union County Freeholders Chris Hudak, Bette Jane Kowalski and Kimberly Palmieri-Mouded visit the Union County Mobile Test Unit site offering free walk-up COVID-19 tests for residents at the American Legion in Rahway. For more information and updates on all Union County services during the COVID-19 outbreak, including guidance for using the Drive-Through Test Center at Kean University and a list of locations for walk-up tests, visit ucnj.org/coronavirus-update. (Photos by Jim Lowney/County of Union)

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Freeholders, Students, Municipal Officials cut ribbon on New Turf Fields in Rahway

Union County Freeholder Chairman Alexander Mirabella, Freeholder Sergio Granados, Freeholder Chris Hudak, and Freeholder Rebecca L. Williams
today joined with Mayor Raymond Giacobbe, members of Rahway City Council and Board of Education, students, parents, and members of the Rahway Youth Soccer Association in cutting the ribbon on two multi-use fields at Madison Avenue Park.

“The Freeholder Board has long enjoyed an outstanding relationship with Rahway in providing great recreational amenities throughout the City, and we are pleased to have added these two new two turf fields in an area where they will be put to good use by different organizations,” said Freeholder Chairman Alexander Mirabella.

“Madison Avenue Park, locally known as Greenfield, is a valued recreational resource in our community, heavily utilized by youth soccer, rugby, and other sports organizations, as well as our public school teams and residents. We are grateful for the continued partnership between the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders, Rahway Board of Education, and the City of Rahway which led to the rejuvenation of this recreational gem,” said Rahway Mayor Raymond A. Giacobbe, Jr.

The two synthetic turf fields are striped for soccer, rugby and lacrosse. Lighting was also installed, as well as bleachers for seating and goal posts/nets for soccer, rugby and lacrosse. As a result of the construction of the new fields, the County has removed the old playground area and will install a new one in the spring next year at the park.

The County also added a number of parking spots in the school lot to help accommodate visitors to the new fields. The fields will be used by organizations such as the Rahway Youth Soccer Association, and student athletes from teams in the Rahway schools system.

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Union County Fire Training Academy Graduation

Union County Freeholder Chairman Mirabella congratulates the 18 new firefighters from the Fall 2019 Class on graduating the Union County Fire Training Academy during a ceremony at Oak Ridge Park in Clark. He also congratulates Curtis Gilford of the Garwood Fire Department on earning the Ben Laganga Leadership Award and Joseph Fugaro of the Colonia Fire Department on earning the Battalion Chief Ken Nocera Memorial Award for Outstanding Excellence in Firefighter 1 and the Chief Anthony Schepis Award for Excellence in Firefighter 1. They were joined by Garwood Fire Chief Alan Tweedle and Colonia Fire Chief Vincent Pereira. (Photos by Jim Lowney/County of Union)

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El Condado de Union Anuncia otra Distribución de Alimentos de Emergencia el 26 de Septiembre

La distribución es un esfuerzo con el Banco de Alimentos Comunitario de New Jersey. Los vegetales frescos serán distribuido según el orden de llegada

Condado de Union, NJ – La Junta de Legisladores del Condado de Union anunció que el Condado tendrá una distribución de alimentos de emergencia a los residentes del Condado de Union que han sido afectados por la pandemia del COVID-19,el sábado 26 de septiembre, comenzando a las 9 a.m. en Kean University, situada en el 1000 Morris Avenue, en Union. La distribución se llevará a cabo en el estacionamiento de la intersección de North Ave.y Morris Ave. La distribución está basada por orden de llegada, y no se necesita inscripción previa.

La distribución de alimentos está patrocinada y coordinada por el Condado de Union y el Banco de Alimentos Comunitario de New Jersey.

Alimentando América de donde CFBNJ es miembro proyecta un 56% de aumento en inseguridad de alimentos a través de New Jersey como resultado de la crisis del COVID-19, que son alrededor de 432,000 residentes adicionales. Esta tasa es mayor que el promedio nacional del 46% y más alta que ninguno de los estados vecinos de New Jersey.

En el Condado de Union, la seguridad alimenticia ha crecido de un 8.2% a un 12.9%.

“La Junta de Legisladores y el Condado continuará ofreciendo distribuciones de alimentos,” dijo el Legislador Presidente Alexander Mirabella. “Estas distribuciones han sido un salvavidas para muchos de nuestros residentes afectados por la pandemia del COVID-19.”

“Nosotros continuamos trabajando para asegurarnos que nuestros residentes reciban los recursos necesarios para apoyarlos durante estos momentos tan díficiles de desempleo, problemas de viviendas e inseguridad alimenticia,” expresó el Legislador Sergio Granados quien también sirve como Enlace a la Junta Asesora de Servicios Humanos. Le damos las gracias al Banco de Alimentos Comunitario de New Jersey y a los voluntarios envueltos en la coordinación de este esfuerzo.”

Los residentes que deseen recoger alimentos deben ire n auto, peatones no son aceptados.

Al llegar cada chofer debe presentar una identificación con su nombre y dirección e indicar cuantos personas vivier en su hogar. Estos recibirán una caja de comidad de emergencia y vegetales frescos que servirá para unos cuantos días. El evento se llevará a caba llueva o brille el sol.

“El incremento en la necesidad de alimentos entre nuestros vecinos de New Jersey durante esta crisis ha sido asombrosa, presentando un desafío mayor que cualquier cosa que haya enfrentado el Banco de Alimentos en los 45 años de su historia,” dijo Carlos Rodriguez, President & CEO del Banco de Alimentos Comunitario de New Jersey. “Sociedades como la que tenemos con el Condado de Union permite que el Banco de Alimentos pueda continuar ayudando a los invididuos y familias que están en necesidad ahora más que antes.”

Este evento se llevará a cabo con todas las reglas establecidas para evitar el contagio del te COVID-19, manteniendo distancia social y el uso de mascarillas. Todos los residentes deben mantenerse dentro de sus vehículos con sus ventanas cerradas. Las cajas de comida serán puestas en el baúl de su auto por el personal.

Para una lista de las futuras Distribuciones de Alimentos visite la página: https://ucnj.org/covid19/food-distribution-events/.

Para preguntas y más información, los residentes deben llamar a la línea del Director de UCDHS al 888-845-3434 o 908-558-2288.

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La Escribana del Condado de Union Actualiza a los Residentes del Voto-por-Correo

La Escribana del Condado de Union Joanne Rajoppi les recuerda a los residentes que las boletas para el Voto-por-Correo están siendo enviados a los votantes inscritos ciudad por ciudad . Los envois comenzaron el 15 de septiembre y estarán completos el 5 de octubre.

“My oficina está enviando las boletas en grupos en un period de tres semanas, para asegurarnos que el Servicio Postal puedan manejar el volumen de piezas enviadas y que sean distribuidas a tiempo,” dijo la Sra. Rajoppi. “Aunque la Elección General está a semanas de distancia, yo les recomiendo que en cuanto reciban su boleta la llenen y la devuelvan lo antes posible para que no haya retraso.”

Los votantes pueden ver el horario de actualización de los envois en la página de la Escribanan del Condado UnionCountyVotes.com.

Las boletas de Votar -por-Correo fueron enviadas a los siguientes municipios Berkeley Heights, Clark, Cranford, Fanwood, Garwood, y Hillside el 15 de septiembre.

El 17 de septiembre se enviaron a los votantes de Elizabeth, y septiembre 18 y 19 se enviaron a Mountainside y New Providence.

Fechas de envios para los municipios de Kenilworth, Linden, Plainfield, Rahway, Roselle, Roselle Park, Scotch Plains, Springfield, Summit, Union, Westfield y Winfield, serán anunciadas próximamente.

Los votantes pueden escoger varias formas de devolver su boleta por medio del Servicio Postal, en persona en la oficina de la Escribana del Condado, en la Junta Electoral o pueden ponerlas en las cajas de seguridad distribuidas por el Condado.

Las cajas de entrega están disponibles 24/7 y hasta las 8:00 p.m. el diía de las Elecciones 3 de noviembre.

La oficinas de la Escribana del Condado de Union y la Junta Electoral estarán abiertas para aquellos votantes que quieran entregan sus boletas en persona hasta las 8:00 p.m. el 3 de noviembre. Los votantes que que entreguen sus boletas en persona deben firmar un registro y presentar una identificación de New Jersey valida, una licencia de conducir de NJ u otra identificación.

Para más detalles, incluyendo las direcciones de donde se encuentran las cajas de entrega pueden visitar la página unioncountyvotes.com.

Información para los servicios de la división de elecciones de la ofcina de la Escribana del Condado, puede llamar al 908-527-4996 o enviar un correo a ucvote@ucnj.org.

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Union County Hosts Free Networking Mixer for All Military Personnel Tuesday, September 29

The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders invites all military veterans and active duty personnel, their families, and veterans’ service providers to attend a free Networking Mixer on Tuesday, September 29^th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Galloping Hill Golf Course, located at 3 Golf Drive in Kenilworth.

The event will be held on the first floor patio of the Golf Course to allow for social distancing. COVID-19 guidelines will be followed. Masks are required and space is limited to the first 50 registrants.

“We are grateful for the service of military personnel and their families who live in Union County, and we continue to develop more programs, events and resources to help increase opportunities for education, employment and entrepreneurship,” said Freeholder Chairman Alexander Mirabella.

The networking mixer is coordinated through the Union County Office of Veteran Services UC-HERO program; complimentary food is included.

The networking mixer is free to attend but preregistration is required by September 26^th.

The Office of Veteran Services is actively seeking nominations to honor three Union County women veterans at this event for their outstanding military service, community work and volunteer activities with the “SHERO” award.

To receive a nomination form or to register for this event, email Janna Williams at jwilliams@ucnj.org or Kenneth Glick at Kenneth.Glick@ucnj.org or call 908-527-4918 or 908-527-4719. Nominations will be accepted no later than Sept. 25, 2020.

For general information about COVID-19 and phone contacts for 24/7 assistance with questions, visit the New Jersey Department of Health at nj.gov/health.

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La Fecha Límite Para Inscribirse para las Elecciones Generales es el 13 de Octubre

Ambas planillas de papel y en línea son aceptadas

Condado de Union, NJ – La Junta Electoral del Condado de Union les recuerda a los residentes que el 13 de octubre es la fecha límite para que los residentes que no están inscritos lo hagan , para que puedan votar en las Elecciones Generales del 3 de noviembre, 2020..

“Existen multiple opciones para que los residentes se inscriban para la próxima elección,” expresó la Administradora de la Junta Electoral, Nicole DiRado. “Aquellos que pueden votar lo pueden hacer en persona o en línea.”

La oficina de la Junta Electoral está abierta de lunes a viernes de 8am a 4pm para aceptar las inscripciones. El 13 de octubre es el ultimo dia para inscrirse, y la Junta Electoral estará abierta hasta las 9:00 pm para recibir las planillas. Las Oficinas de la Secretaría Municipal también aceptan las formas de inscripción de votantes.

Para descargar una forma del internet visite la página de la Junta Electoral del Condado de Union en https://ucnj.org/boe/voter-registration-information/. Esté seguro de imprimir y firmar su nombre.

Para inscribirse en línea los residentes deben visitar la página: https://voter.svrs.nj.gov/register y seguir las instrucciones. El Comisionado de Inscripciones de su Condado le notificará si

su planilla es aceptada. Si no es aceptadasele notificará como completar la aplicación.

Usted se puede inscriber para votar si:

Es ciudadano de los Estados Unidos
Si va a tener 18 en la elección próxima.
Si usted es residente del Estado y del Condado por 30 días antes de las elecciones.
Usted no está cumpliendo sentencia por un delito.
Desde el 17 de marzo las personas que están en probatoria pueden votar.

Para recibir una forma de inscripción por correo puede llamar a la Junta Electoral al 908-527-4123.

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El Condado de Union Aumenta el Servicio de Transporte de Paratránsito

La Junta de Legisladores del Condado de Union se complace en anunciar que el Transporte de Paratránsito ha incrementado su transporte de pasajeros para los residentes del Condado.

Aquellos residentes del Condado de Union que califiquen para este tipo de transporte puedan llamar para hacer reservaciones si necesitan viajar a los siguientes lugares:

Autobús de la Ruta 22
Visitas Médicas
Compras
Empleo
Educación y Entrenamiento
Recoger medicinas
Otros Servicios Esenciales

“Como el Condado de Union está enfrentando las realidades que ha traído la pandemia del COVID-19, la Junta de Legisladores están complacidos de que el Transporte de Paratránsito retome los servicios a los residentes,” dice el Legislador Presidente Chairman Alexander Mirabella. “Por favor siga todas regulaciones de seguridad para aseguranos que los empleados del transporte puedan continuar su trabajo y podamos seguir con este invaluable programa.”

Todas las reservaciones están limitadas por orden de llegada. La transportación se proporcionará con un límite de pasajeros en cada vehículo.

Por favor llamar al 908-241-8300 (Opción 1) para hacer su reservación y programar su viaje. Todas las reservaciones deben ser hechas con (3) semanas de anticipación. De acuerdo con todas las pautas del Estado de New Jersey en prevención de la contaminación del COVID-19, se require que los residentes usen máscaras facials que cubran la boca y la nariz.

Para más información sobre este programa de transporte del Condado de Union, puede visitar la página ucnj.org/departments/human-services/paratransit-system/.

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Public Notice – Amendment to the Union County District Solid Waste Management Plan

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Public Hearing will be held by the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders on October 1, 2020, at 5:30 p.m., in accordance with N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 (the “Open Public Meetings Act”) and in adherence to the guidelines of the Department of Community Affairs, Division of Local Government Services for the purpose of hearing persons interested in, or who are affected by, the adoption of an Amendment to the Union County District Solid Waste Management Plan described below.

An additional Public Hearing will be held by the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders for the same purpose as set for above on October 1, 2020, at 1:00 PM.

Both Public Hearings will be open to the public by electronic means, and as such, will be conducted through a teleconference via ZOOM Webinar. Any member of the public wishing to participate in either teleconference meeting, may do so by downloading ZOOM to their individual electronic device and selecting the following link: https://ucnj.org/zoom-meeting/. Anyone wishing to participate must e-mail the Clerk of the Board at jpellettiere@ucnj.org to receive the meeting-specific password to gain access to the teleconference. All requests must be submitted and received by the Clerk of the Board by no later than October 1, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. All members of the public may view the meeting by livestream at http://ucnj.org/freeholders.

Members of the public who prefer not to, or do not have the means to, participate in either of the teleconference hearings, may participate in the Public Hearings by emailing comments to the Clerk of the Board at jpellettiere@ucnj.org. All relevant comments received will be read into the record at one of the hearings. All emails must be submitted and received by the Clerk of the Board by no later than October 1, 2020 at 10:00 a.m.

The name and address of the Union County District Solid Waste Coordinator is Daniel P. Sullivan, Executive Director c/o Union County Utilities Authority, 1499 Routes 1&9 North, Rahway, New Jersey. Mr. Sullivan can be reached by telephone at 732-382-9400 and by e-mail at dsullivan@UCUA.org. The Plan Amendment that is the subject of the Public Hearings has been prepared in accordance with the Solid Waste Management Act (N.J.S.A. 13:1E-1 et seq.) for the following purpose:

THE PURPOSE OF THIS PLAN AMENDMENT IS TO AMEND THE UNION COUNTY DISTRICT SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN BY INCLUDING A CLASS “C” RECYCLING FACILITY TO BE OWNED AND OPERATED BY LINDEN RENEWABLE ENERGY, LLC LOCATED AT 4900 TREMLEY POINT, LOT 8.02, BLOCK 587, LINDEN, NEW JERSEY TO ACCEPT 1,400 TONS PER DAY ON AVERAGE OF LIQUID ORGANIC FOOD WASTE DERIVED SUBSTRATE THAT IS PROCESSED BY THIRD-PARTIES OFF-SITE IN SATELLITE DE-PACKAGING FACILITIES OR OTHER ORGANIC FOOD WASTE AND WILL UTILIZE ANAEROBIC DIGESTION TO CREATE RENEWABLE NATURAL GAS, AND A MARKETABLE SOIL AMENDMENT.

Ingress and egress to the facility will utilize the following public streets:

US Route 1

Stiles Street, Linden
21^st Street, Linden
Wood Avenue, Linden
Tremley Point Road, Linden

Hours of Operation for the proposed facility:

24 hours per day, 7 days per week

A copy of the Plan Amendment is available for public inspection at the offices of each Municipal Clerk in the County of Union, at the offices of the Union County Utilities Authority, 1499 Routes 1 & 9 North, Rahway, New Jersey, and at the office of the Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Union, located at 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey, 07207, during regular business hours, depending if either office is open due to the COVID-19 virus. In addition, a link to a copy of the Plan Amendment and related documents have been made available for public inspection on the official Union County website at www.ucnj.org and are also available on the Union County Utilities Authority website at http://www.unioncountyutilitiesauthority.org/ucswmp/. Contact James Pellettiere at 908-527-4140 or the e-mail address above or Lisa DaSilva at 732-382-9400 or ldasilva@UCUA.org. should there be any problem with accessing the link or the documents.

James Pellettiere, Clerk of the Board of Chosen Freeholders.