Services have resumed at the County of Union’s Social Services in Plainfield.
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Please be advised, Union County Mosquito Control will be spraying for Adult mosquitoes Thursday, June 18, 2026, 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.
Cities
- Berkeley Heights – Camptown Dr., Grant St., Kuntz Ave.
- Elizabeth – Clarkson Ave., Spencer St.
- Hillside – Harvard Ave., Cornell Pl., John St., Aldine St. Area, Central Ave
- Kenilworth – Water Co. Rd.
- Linden – Tremley Pt., area. Lower Rd.
- New Providence – Charnwood Rd., Union Ave.
- Plainfield – Jefferson Ave., Rock Ave.
- Rahway – Hazelwood Ave., Leesville Ave., Elston St., Randolph Ave. Area, Wall St.
- Scotch Plains – Country Club Ln., Martine Ave., Raritan Rd.
- Summit – Summit Recycling Center
- Union – Stahuber Ave., Swanstrom Pl. Area
Parks
- Berkeley Heights – Mt. Carmel
- Clark – Oak Ridge
- Elizabeth – Mattano
- Hillside – Conant, Rutgers
- Linden – Memorial
- Plainfield – Green Brook
- Roselle – Warinanco
Union County has filed a civil lawsuit against Morais Automotive, LLC, 2735 Route 22 Property Associates, LLC, and 2685 Route 22Property Associates, LLC, entities associated with Open Road Subaru in Union, seeking damages and restoration of County-owned parkland at Smithfield Park in Union Township. The complaint alleges the unauthorized clearing of approximately 1.5 acres of protected public land.
The complaint alleges that approximately 300 mature trees were removed from County-owned parkland without authorization, permits, or required approvals and that encroachments were placed on County-owned property.
The County further alleges that the clearing occurred on parkland protected under New Jersey’s Green Acres program, which provides additional safeguards for public open space and natural resources.
“Public parkland belongs to the people of Union County. According to the allegations in this lawsuit, approximately 300 mature trees were removed from County-owned property, resulting in significant damage to protected public land,” said Union County Manager Ed Oatman.
“The loss extends beyond the trees themselves. The destruction of vegetation and mature tree canopy affects wildlife habitat, including areas used by migratory birds, deer, and other species, and diminishes the ecological value of the park.”
“The County cannot simply look the other way when public property is damaged on this scale, particularly when the allegations involve the removal of hundreds of mature trees from protected parkland. According to the complaint, these actions resulted in the loss of natural resources that took decades to grow and that residents have enjoyed for generations.”
“We have a responsibility to protect taxpayer-owned land, preserve our parks and natural resources, and ensure that those who damage public property are held accountable. Whether the property involved is one acre or one hundred acres, the rules apply equally to everyone.”
“This lawsuit seeks to hold the responsible parties accountable, restore the affected parkland, and protect the interests of Union County residents. Our parks are public assets, and we will continue to take all appropriate action to safeguard them for future generations.”
The lawsuit seeks compensatory damages, removal of encroachments, restoration of the affected parkland, replanting of trees, and other relief as determined by the court.
The County filed the lawsuit in Superior Court and will continue to pursue all available legal remedies to restore the affected parkland and protect public property.
Because the matter is now pending litigation, the County will not comment further on specific legal issues raised in the complaint.
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Resolution Number 2026-340
The intent of this notice is to comply with publishing requirement of N.J.S.A. 5:30-11.9 (c) 6.
Whereas, on November 8, 2022, the County of Union did enter into an Agreement with Challenger Fence, Inc., 53 Kentucky Avenue, Paterson NJ 07503, through the public bidding process (BA#32-2022/Resolution Number 2022-963) for the purpose of providing Fencing Systems Services for twenty-four (24) consecutive months upon full execution of the contract, with the provision for one (1) twenty-four (24) month optional extension, in an amount not to exceed $210,000.
Whereas, by way of Resolution 2025-90, adopted on January 23, 2025, the County of Union exercised its only option to extend the contract for twenty-four months in an amount not to exceed $351,410.
Whereas, by way of Resolution 2026-340, adopted on May 28, 2026, it was determined necessary to amend the Agreement with Challenger Fence, Inc., 53 Kentucky Avenue, Paterson NJ 07503 to increase the original contract amount by $80,000.00 for a new contract amount not to exceed $431,410.
This increase represents an amount in excess of 20% of the original bid award limit pursuant to the New Jersey Local Public Contracts Law NJSA 40A:11-1. This increase was deemed necessary during the current twenty-four-month term of this Agreement for guardrail replacement at Lenape Park were not included in the original Request for Proposals as it was unforeseeable for the County to need such additional services. There is an additional need to replace guide rails throughout Lenape Park to address safety issues and concerns. It is in the best interest of the County to include these additional services to the services originally contracted for in order to maintain effective direction and order in the overall project.
James E. Pellettiere, RMC
Clerk of the Board of Union County Commissioners
The Union County Housing Choice Voucher Program opened the waiting list on June 1 at 9AM. The public notice stated that 500 applications would be accepted. When 500 applications were received at 9:08AM, the portal stopped allowing access to the application. Persons with applications in process at that time were allowed to complete their application and were added to the list which is now much larger than originally anticipated.
Please note: submitted applications cannot be changed. If your current mailing address changes, you should notify the program administrator Development Directions, LLC in writing, at 1600 St. Georges Ave, Rahway, NJ 07065.
The waiting list is accessed as vouchers become available. There is no way to determine how long it will take to work through the waiting list. You may be contacted within several months or it could take several years.
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RESOLUTION NO: 2026-339
NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD – Date Adopted 5/28/2026
Public Notice is hereby given that the Union County Board of County Commissioners has awarded a contract without competitive bidding as a Professional service pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) (i)
This contract and the resolution authorizing it is available for public
Inspection in the Office of the Clerk of the Board.
RESOLUTION NO: 2026-339
AWARDED TO: Children’s Specialized Hospital, Mountainside, New Jersey
SERVICES TO: for the provision of the Special Child Case Management and Early Intervention Program
PERIOD: January 1, 2026-December 31,2026
COSTS: in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00
James E. Pellettiere, RMC, Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners
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RESOLUTION NO: 2026- 392
NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD – Date Adopted 5/28/2026
Public Notice is hereby given that the Union County Board of County Commissioners has awarded a contract without competitive bidding as a Professional service pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) (i)
This contract and the resolution authorizing it is available for public
Inspection in the Office of the Clerk of the Board.
RESOLUTION NO: 2026- 392
AWARDED TO: Frantz Law Group, APLC. San Diego, CA.
SERVICES TO: to investigate and pursue litigation against manufacturers and PBMs concerning insulin and GLP-1 prescription drugs as to damages suffered by the County of Union
James E. Pellettiere, RMC, Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners
NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD – Date Adopted 5/28/2026
Public Notice is hereby given that the Union County Board of County Commissioners has awarded a contract without competitive bidding as a Professional service pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a) (i)
This contract and the resolution authorizing it is available for public
Inspection in the Office of the Clerk of the Board.
RESOLUTION NO: 2026- 391 amending (Resolution No. 2026-22)
AWARDED TO: Law Firm of Genova Burns, LLC
SERVICES TO: is being awarded through a non-fair and open process, without competitive bidding
COSTS: to increase the contract by an additional amount of $100,000.00 for a new contractamount total not to exceed $200,000.00
James E. Pellettiere, RMC, Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners
NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD – Date Adopted 5/28/2026
Public Notice is hereby given that the Union County Board of County Commissioners
has awarded a contract without competitive bidding as an extraordinary unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a) (11)
This contract and the resolution authorizing it is available for public
inspection in the Office of the Clerk of the Board.
RESOLUTION NO: 2026- 381 amending (Resolution No. 2026-169)
AWARDED TO: United Way of Greater Union County, Rahway, New Jersey
SERVICES: to provide individual and family counseling services based on the Juvenile Justice Commission Points of Continuum
PERIOD: June 1, 2026-December 31, 2026
COSTS: in an amount not to exceed: $90,000.00 for a new spending plan total not to exceed: $424,345.15
James E. Pellettiere, RMC, QPA Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners
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RESOLUTION NO: 2026-356
NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD – Date Adopted 5/28/2026
Public Notice is hereby given that the Union County Board of County Commissioners
has awarded a contract without competitive bidding as an extraordinary unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a) (11)
This contract and the resolution authorizing it is available for public
inspection in the Office of the Clerk of the Board.
RESOLUTION NO: 2026-356
AWARDED TO: Various Agencies
SERVICES: FY 2025 Super NOFO Continuum of Care program competitive grant
COSTS: in an amount not to exceed: $3,100,929.00
James E. Pellettiere, RMC, QPA Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners