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The Union County Board of County Commissioners reminds residents that the Union County Family Clinic offers back-to-school vaccinations and Mantoux tuberculosis (TB) testing for uninsured individuals of all ages. Wellness visits are also available for babies and children up to age 5!

Eligible Union County residents who are uninsured, underinsured, or covered by Medicaid Plan A can access these important health services.

• 📍 Location: 40 Parker Road, Elizabeth, NJ (Basement Level)
• 🕘 Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
• 📅 Appointments: https://ucnj.org/appt
• 📞 Phone: 908-965-3627 / 3868

For more information, including eligibility requirements and required documentation, please visit https://ucnj.org/union-county-family-clinic/

Bilingual and Republican poll workers especially needed

The Union County Board of Elections is seeking residents to serve as poll workers for the General Election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Poll workers will earn $300 for the day.

Poll workers play an essential role in ensuring that Election Day runs smoothly and that every eligible voter has the opportunity to cast a ballot. The workday begins at 5:15 a.m. and continues until at least 8:15 p.m., after the polls close.

Any Union County resident age 16 or older may apply. Applicants who are 18 or older must be registered to vote. Residents who are 16 or 17 years old may work an eight-hour shift on Election Day.

No previous experience is required. All new poll workers must attend a mandatory in-person training session before Election Day.

Applications may be submitted online at ucnj.org/pollworker. To request a paper application, call the Union County Board of Elections at 908-527-4236 or email pollworker@ucnj.org.

Additional poll worker resources are available at ucnj.org/pollworker. For more information about the Union County Board of Elections, visit ucnj.org/ucboe.

The November 3 election date and $300 Election Day compensation are consistent with information published by the New Jersey Division of Elections

Today’s Polish Heritage Flag Raising Ceremony at 4:30 p.m. will be moved indoors at the Union County Courthouse, 2 Broad Street in Elizabeth.

Governor Mikie Sherrill has ordered U.S. and New Jersey flags to be flown at half-staff today in recognition and mourning of State Senator Barry Tallman Parker. In keeping with proper flag protocol, the County will hold today’s Polish Heritage ceremony indoors rather than conduct an outdoor flag raising.

We look forward to welcoming everyone this afternoon as we come together to celebrate Polish heritage, culture and contributions to Union County.

Trailside Nature & Science Center will be closed to the public beginning Wednesday, September 23 at 12:00 p.m. through Friday, September 25 at 1:00 p.m. due to a scheduled conference being held at the facility.

Trailside will reopen to the public on Friday, September 25 at 1:00 p.m.

We appreciate your understanding and look forward to welcoming visitors back Friday afternoon

Please be advised the Union County Mosquito Control will be spraying for mosquitoes on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, between the hours of 7:00 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.

• Clark – Riverside Dr., Miller Ave., King St. Area, Parkway Dr.
• Elizabeth – Livingston Rd., Summit Rd., Glenwood Rd.
• Fanwood – Kemp Shaw Ter.
• Hillside – Cornell Pl., Harvard Ave., John St. Area, Miriam Pl. area, Aldine St. area
• Kenilworth – Dorset Dr., Epping Dr., Water Co. Rd.
• Linden – Tremley Pt., Area. Range Rd., Bradford Ave., Lexington Ave., Marion Ave., Miner Ter.
• Plainfield – E. 3rd St. Area, St. Nicholas Blvd., Cushing Rd., Knollwood Ct.
• Rahway – Leesville Ave. Area, Elston St., Randolph Ave., Donald Ave., Price St., Allen St., Main St., Elizabeth Ave. area
• Roselle – W.8th St. Area, E.8th St. Fire House Area
• Scotch Plains – Frank St., Terrill Rd.
• Springfield – Bernadette Ct., Brown Ave.
• Summit – Summit Recycling Center
• Union – Rahway Ave., Gifford Ct., Brighton St., Savitt Pl., International Paint property on Morris Ave., Carlton Ter. Area, Allen Ave.
• Westfield – Embree Crescent, Hanford Pl.
• Winfield – U.C. Parkway

The Union County Board of County Commissioners is proud to announce the Fall Fishing Derby for Persons with Disabilities and Special Needs, taking place on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Echo Lake Park in Mountainside!

Join us for a fun day of fishing and outdoor recreation in partnership with the Newark Bait and Fly Casting Club.

This is a FREE event, but pre-registration is required. To register, call 908-527-4781 or visit ucnj.org/opdsn-reg.

This event is hosted by the Union County Office for Persons with Disabilities and Special Needs, under the Division of Individual and Family Support Services of the Union County Department of Human Services.

For more information about the Fall Fishing Derby and other programs and events offered by the Office for Persons with Disabilities and Special Needs, visit ucnj.org/dhs/opdsn/ or call 908-527-4781.

Join the Union County Board of County Commissioners as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with our 2026 Flag Raising Ceremony!

Come together with us as we honor the cultures, traditions and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities throughout Union County.

Wednesday, September 16
5:00 p.m.
Union County Courthouse, 2 Broad Street, Elizabeth

Unidos, somos más. Together, we are more.

All are welcome!

The Union County Board of County Commissioners invites residents to join us as we commemorate POW/MIA Recognition Day and honor the prisoners of war and service members who remain missing.

Together, we will remember their courage and sacrifice, while standing with the families who continue to carry their absence.

Friday, September 18 at 1:00 p.m.
Union County Courthouse
2 Broad Street, Elizabeth

Lost, but never forgotten.

Please be advised, Union County Mosquito Control will be spraying for mosquitoes on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, between the hours of 7:00 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.

• Berkeley Heights – Grant St. Area
• Clark – King St. Area
• Hillside – Cornell Pl., Harvard Ave., John St. Area
• Kenilworth – Dorset Dr., Epping Dr., Water Co. Rd.,
• Linden – Tremley Pt., Area. Range Rd., Bradford Ave., Lexington Ave., Marion Ave., Miner Ter.
• Plainfield – E. 3rd ST. Area, St. Nicholas Blvd., Chelsea Blvd., Park Dr., Arlington Ave., F.S. Mathewson Dr. Cushing Rd., Knollwood Ct.
• Rahway – Leesville Ave. Area, Elston St., Randolph Ave., Donald Ave., Price St., Allen St.,
  Main St., Elizabeth Ave. Area
• Roselle – W.8th St. Area, E.8th St. Fire House Area
• Scotch Plains – Frank St., Martine Ave. Extension, North Ave., South Ave., Brandywine Ct., Terrill Rd.
• Springfield – Bernadette Ct., Brown Ave., Marion Ave.
• Summit – Summit Recycling Center
• Union – Rahway Ave., Gifford Ct., Brighton St., Savitt Pl., International Paint property on Morris Ave., Carlton Ter. Area, Allen Ave.
• Winfield – U.C. Parkway

Please be advised, Union County Mosquito Control will be spraying for mosquitoes Friday, September 4, 2026, 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.

• Berkeley Heights – Shadow Ln., Park Ave., Riverbend Rd. Area, Emerson Ln. Area,
• Clark – Parkway Dr., Norwood Cir. Area, Poplar Ter.
• Elizabeth – Wyoming Ave., between Monmouth Ave. and Springfield Ave.
• Hillside – Cornell Pl., Harvard Ave., John St. Area
• Linden – Tremley Pt., Area. Range Rd., Bradford Ave., Lexington Ave., Marion Ave., Ziegler Ave. Area
• Plainfield – E. 3rd ST. Area, St. Nicholas Blvd., Chelsea Blvd., Park Dr., Arlington Ave., F.S. Mathewson Dr.
• Rahway – Leesville Ave. Area, Elston St., Randolph Ave., Donald Ave., Price St., Allen St., Main St., Elizabeth Ave. Area
• Roselle – Pine St., by RXR Tracks, Columbus Ave., Oak St. Area
• Scotch Plains – Frank St., Allwood Rd. Area, Morse Ave.
• Springfield – Marion Ave., Warner Ave.
• Summit – Summit Recycling Center
• Union – Rahway Ave., Whitewood Rd,, Gifford Ct., Brighton St., Savitt Pl., LeHigh Ave., International Paint property on Morris Ave.
• Westfield – Park Dr., Carlton Rd. Area
• Winfield – U.C. Parkway