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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

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.