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PLAINFIELD, NJ – The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders announces that its next mobile paper-shredding program for personal documents will be available on Friday, April 15, at Cedar Brook Park in Plainfield.

“Union County’s mobile document-shredding service helps residents eliminate clutter in their homes and also fight identity theft,” said Freeholder Chairman Deborah P. Scanlon. “It is a cost-effective way to assist our recycling efforts and it ties in with our other Go Green Initiatives.”

The April 15 shredding event will take place in Cedar Brook Park, off Park Avenue, in Plainfield. NEXCUT Shredding of Teaneck will be shredding documents at the site from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., rain or shine. The shredding event will end before 1:00 p.m. if the shredding truck reaches capacity.

All Union County residents are eligible to use the paper-shredding service. In an effort to accommodate all participants, there is a limit of four, 10-pound bags or boxes per person. Documents should not be bound. Please remove plastic binders and paperclips. Residents should continue to recycle non-confidential papers and magazines with their municipal recycling program.

Documents are put into 96-gallon containers provided by the shredding company. The items are then dumped onto a conveyor belt and put through the shredder. Participants are welcome to view the shredding process via a closed-circuit television. The shredded documents are then recycled, shipped to paper mills and used as pulp. The next shredding event will take place on Wednesday, May 18, at the Public Works facility in Union.

The mobile shredding program is paid for through New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Recycling Enhancement Act Grant Funds. For more information about future events or directions please call the Recycling Hotline at 908-654-9889 or visit us online at www.ucnj.org/recycle .

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For more information on any Union County press release, please contact Sebastian D’Elia, Communications Director for the County of Union, or a designee listed at the top of this press release. Please join the County of Union online at www.ucnj.org, on Facebook at www.ucnj.org/facebook, and on Twitter athttp://twitter.com/countyofunionnj .

Elizabeth, NJ-The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders is pleased to present the Shared Services March Madness news clip on the video channel. Held earlier this month, the summit offered elected officials from all 21 of Union County’s municipalities the opportunity to explore new shared services opportunities and discuss innovative ways to improve existing services, while maintaining or reducing costs. The Shared Services Summit news clip highlights the evening’s events.

Produced by the Office of Public Information, additional video channel programming includes:

• Grand opening of the Vo-Tech Schools Academy for Performing Arts
• Remarks of Freeholder Chairman Deborah P. Scanlon at the 2011 Count
• Re-Organization Meeting
• TaylorMade Day at Galloping Hills Golf Course
• Columbus Day Flag Raising Ceremony
• Grand opening of Snyder Avenue Park in Berkeley Heights
• Highlights of the 2010 MusicFest
• Distribution of Recycling Enhancement Grants to municipalities
• Understanding the Probate Process
• Current and archived editions of Freeholder Forum and Vintage Views

The video page can be accessed through the “Video Channel” icon on the home page, or visithttps://ucnj.org/videochannel/.

For more information on any Union County press release, please contact Sebastian D’Elia, Communications Director for the County of Union, or a designee listed at the top of this press release.

Please join the County of Union online at www.ucnj.org

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Union County Freeholder Chairman Deborah Scanlon (2nd R), Vice Chairman Alexander Mirabella (R) and Freeholders Bette Jane Kowalski (L), Linda Carter (2nd L) and Christopher Hudak present a resolution to Lt. Kara Davis of Hillside congratulating her on being honored at the Union County Commission on the Status of Women’s 19th Annual Women of Excellence Awards dinner on March 25 in Garwood. They are joined by Union County Sheriff Ralph Froehlich (3rd R). Lt. Davis, who serves in the Union County Sheriff’s Office, was honored for excellence in law enforcement.

The Commission on the Status of Women is sponsored by The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders. Its’ mission is to call attention to the contributions of women who live or work in Union County. Each year, awards are given in different fields including education, health care, the arts, government, business, law, community service, technology, humanitarianism, public service, women’s advocacy, and lifetime achievement. (Photo by Jim Lowney/County of Union)

For more information on any Union County press release, please contact Sebastian D’Elia, Communications Director for the County of Union, or a designee listed at the top of this press release. Please join the County of Union online at www.ucnj.org

On Facebook at www.ucnj.org/facebook

On Twitter at http://twitter.com/countyofunionnj

Union County Freeholder Chairman Deborah Scanlon (2nd R), Vice Chairman Alexander Mirabella (R) and Freeholders Bette Jane Kowalski (L), Linda Carter (2nd L) and Christopher Hudak present a resolution to Maryellen Moffitt of Rahway congratulating her on being honored at the Union County Commission on the Status of Women’s 19th Annual Women of Excellence Awards dinner on March 25 in Garwood. Moffitt was honored for excellence in education.

The Commission on the Status of Women is sponsored by The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders. Its’ mission is to call attention to the contributions of women who live or work in Union County. Each year, awards are given in different fields including education, health care, the arts, government, business, law, community service, technology, humanitarianism, public service, women’s advocacy, and lifetime achievement. (Photo by Jim Lowney/County of Union)

For more information on any Union County press release, please contact Sebastian D’Elia, Communications Director for the County of Union, or a designee listed at the top of this press release. Please join the County of Union online at www.ucnj.org

On Facebook at www.ucnj.org/facebook

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Union County Freeholder Chairman Deborah Scanlon (2nd R), Vice Chairman Alexander Mirabella (R) and Freeholders Bette Jane Kowalski (L), Linda Carter (2nd L) and Christopher Hudak present a resolution to Marlyse Benson of Westfield congratulating her on being honored at the Union County Commission on the Status of Women’s 19th Annual Women of Excellence Awards dinner on March 25 in Garwood. Benson was honored for excellence in mental health.

The Commission on the Status of Women is sponsored by The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders. Its’ mission is to call attention to the contributions of women who live or work in Union County. Each year, awards are given in different fields including education, health care, the arts, government, business, law, community service, technology, humanitarianism, public service, women’s advocacy, and lifetime achievement. (Photo by Jim Lowney/County of Union)

For more information on any Union County press release, please contact Sebastian D’Elia, Communications Director for the County of Union, or a designee listed at the top of this press release. Please join the County of Union online at www.ucnj.org

On Facebook at www.ucnj.org/facebook

On Twitter at http://twitter.com/countyofunionnj

Union County Freeholder Chairman Deborah Scanlon (3rd L), Vice Chairman Alexander Mirabella (R) and Freeholders Bette Jane Kowalski (2nd R), Linda Carter (2nd L) and Christopher Hudak present a resolution to Adele Kenny of Fanwood congratulating her on being honored at the Union County Commission on the Status of Women’s 19th Annual Women of Excellence Awards dinner on March 25 in Garwood. Kenny was honored for excellence in arts and humanities.

The Commission on the Status of Women is sponsored by The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders. Its’ mission is to call attention to the contributions of women who live or work in Union County. Each year, awards are given in different fields including education, health care, the arts, government, business, law, community service, technology, humanitarianism, public service, women’s advocacy, and lifetime achievement. (Photo by Jim Lowney/County of Union)

For more information on any Union County press release, please contact Sebastian D’Elia, Communications Director for the County of Union, or a designee listed at the top of this press release. Please join the County of Union online at www.ucnj.org

On Facebook at www.ucnj.org/facebook

On Twitter at http://twitter.com/countyofunionnj

Union County Freeholder Chairman Deborah Scanlon (3rd L), Vice Chairman Alexander Mirabella (R) and Freeholders Bette Jane Kowalski (2nd R), Linda Carter (2nd L) and Christopher Hudak present a resolution to Flor Gonzales of Plainfield congratulating her on being honored at the Union County Commission on the Status of Women’s 19th Annual Women of Excellence Awards dinner on March 25 in Garwood. Gonzales was honored for excellence in immigration advocacy.

The Commission on the Status of Women is sponsored by The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders. Its’ mission is to call attention to the contributions of women who live or work in Union County. Each year, awards are given in different fields including education, health care, the arts, government, business, law, community service, technology, humanitarianism, public service, women’s advocacy, and lifetime achievement. (Photo by Jim Lowney/County of Union)

For more information on any Union County press release, please contact Sebastian D’Elia, Communications Director for the County of Union, or a designee listed at the top of this press release. Please join the County of Union online at www.ucnj.org

On Facebook at www.ucnj.org/facebook

On Twitter at http://twitter.com/countyofunionnj

Union County Freeholder Chairman Deborah Scanlon (3rd L), Vice Chairman Alexander Mirabella (2nd R) and Freeholders Bette Jane Kowalski (R), Linda Carter (2nd L) and Christopher Hudak present a resolution to Phyllis Mirabella of Fanwood congratulating her on being honored at the Union County Commission on the Status of Women’s 19th Annual Women of Excellence Awards dinner on March 25 in Garwood. Mrs. Mirabella was honored for excellence in civic and community leadership.

The Commission on the Status of Women is sponsored by The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders. Its’ mission is to call attention to the contributions of women who live or work in Union County. Each year, awards are given in different fields including education, health care, the arts, government, business, law, community service, technology, humanitarianism, public service, women’s advocacy, and lifetime achievement. (Photo by Jim Lowney/County of Union)

For more information on any Union County press release, please contact Sebastian D’Elia, Communications Director for the County of Union, or a designee listed at the top of this press release. Please join the County of Union online at www.ucnj.org

On Facebook at www.ucnj.org/facebook

On Twitter at http://twitter.com/countyofunionnj

Union County Freeholder Chairman Deborah Scanlon (3rd R), Vice Chairman Alexander Mirabella (R) and Freeholders Bette Jane Kowalski (L), Linda Carter (2nd L) and Christopher Hudak present a resolution to Adrienne Robertiello of Scotch Plains congratulating her on being honored at the Union County Commission on the Status of Women’s 19th Annual Women of Excellence Awards dinner on March 25 in Garwood. Robertiello was honored for excellence in community service.

The Commission on the Status of Women is sponsored by The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders. Its’ mission is to call attention to the contributions of women who live or work in Union County. Each year, awards are given in different fields including education, health care, the arts, government, business, law, community service, technology, humanitarianism, public service, women’s advocacy, and lifetime achievement. (Photo by Jim Lowney/County of Union)

For more information on any Union County press release, please contact Sebastian D’Elia, Communications Director for the County of Union, or a designee listed at the top of this press release. Please join the County of Union online at www.ucnj.org

On Facebook at www.ucnj.org/facebook

On Twitter at http://twitter.com/countyofunionnj

Union County Freeholder Chairman Deborah Scanlon (R) and Freeholder Bette Jane Kowalski (L) present a resolution to Mary Reilly of Cranford congratulating her on being honored at the Union County Commission on the Status of Women’s 19th Annual Women of Excellence Awards dinner on March 25 in Garwood. Reilly was honored for excellence in environmental protection.

The Commission on the Status of Women is sponsored by The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders. Its’ mission is to call attention to the contributions of women who live or work in Union County. Each year, awards are given in different fields including education, health care, the arts, government, business, law, community service, technology, humanitarianism, public service, women’s advocacy, and lifetime achievement. (Photo by Jim Lowney/County of Union)

For more information on any Union County press release, please contact Sebastian D’Elia, Communications Director for the County of Union, or a designee listed at the top of this press release.   Please join the County of Union online at www.ucnj.org

On Facebook at www.ucnj.org/facebook

On Twitter at http://twitter.com/countyofunionnj