County of Union, New Jersey
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.
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.
In response to the current Supreme Court decision, please be advised the Union County Clerk will be processing the Vote by Mail ballots as per New Jersey State law. Ballots are required to be in the mail to voters no later than September 19, 2026.
The State is currently in litigation with the Federal government, and at this time no one knows what the outcome will be.
If you are not comfortable at this time with receiving a Vote by Mail, you may OPT OUT by sending an email to ucvote@ucnj.org and provide your full name, address and date of birth. You will receive confirmation that you will no longer receive a Vote by Mail Ballot and may vote early or at your polling place on November 3, 2026. Please submit your request NO LATER THAN September 15, 2026.
You may receive Vote by Mail Ballots in the future by submitting a new application.
If you choose to continue to receive a Vote by Mail Ballot, it is strongly recommended that you place your ballot in the mail a minimum of 7 days prior to November 3rd or place your ballot in a secure Drop Box. Drop Box locations can be found at https://ucnj.org/boe/ballot-drop-box-locations/
Drop Box locations will be listed on your Sample Ballot.
Please call our office at (908)527-4996 if you have any questions
The Union County Board of County Commissioners reminds residents that September is Emergency Preparedness Month. Emergencies can happen at any time and often without warning, so now is a good time to make sure you and your family are prepared.
Take a few simple steps this month: create or update your family emergency plan, build an emergency supply kit, review important contact information, and make sure you know how to receive local emergency alerts.
Preparedness today can make a major difference when an emergency happens. Learn more about emergency preparedness and available resources through ReadyNJ and the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management.
Visit ready.gov to learn more.
The Union County Board of County Commissioners is asking for your help with Bellies 2 Bottoms, a baby item collection serving vulnerable families throughout Union County communities.
From September 1–30, 2026, residents are encouraged to donate diapers, formula and baby wipes at participating Union County drop-off locations. Please remember to check expiration dates before donating.
Drop-Off Locations:
Every donation can help provide essential supplies to babies and families in need across Union County.
For questions, contact Judith Guest at 908-527-4388 or judith.guest@ucnj.org
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.
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 2026 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 of both the Agenda Setting Session and the Regular Meeting of Thursday, September 17, 2026 (originally scheduled for September 24, 2026). The aforementioned September 17, 2026 meetings will now be rescheduled to be held on Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
The Agenda Setting Session will commence at 6:00pm with the Regular Meeting to commence as soon as possible following the conclusion of the Agenda Setting Session. Additionally, the meeting will be held at the County Commissioners’ Meeting Room of the Union County Administration Building, 6th floor, located at 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ, 07207.
Persons requiring a sign language interpreter should contact the Office of the Clerk of the Board at 908-527-4140.
James E. Pellettiere,
Clerk of the Board
Submission Date: August 31, 2026
Please be advised that the weekday hours of operation for Wheeler Sprayground and Ulrich Pool have been adjusted. Weekend hours will remain unchanged.
Wheeler Sprayground
Ulrich Pool
Please remember to check Union County’s social media channels for the latest updates regarding any weather-related closures or changes to operating hours.