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In recognition of September as National Suicide Prevention Month, the Union County Board of County Commissioners encourages residents to share messages of hope and raise awareness about resources for those in need of help.

National Suicide Prevention Month supports a global awareness-raising effort that impacts all communities. The International Association for Suicide Prevention states that “suicide ranks consistently among the top 20 causes of death globally across all age groups. One in every 100 deaths worldwide is the result of suicide.”

“As a community, we can all take part in suicide prevention, by helping to remove the stigma around suicide, being there for a family member or friend through their darkest moments, and taking actions that show we care,” said Union County Commissioner Chair Rebecca L. Williams.

September 10 is National Suicide Prevention Day. At 8:00 p.m. local time, individuals from all over the world are invited to light a candle near a window as an act of remembrance demonstrating support for suicide prevention, to remember a lost loved one, and for the survivors of suicide.

The International Association for Suicide Prevention has endorsed the theme of “Creating Hope through Action,” an optimistic approach that emphasizes sharing knowledge and taking simple, ordinary actions to help make a difference.

One important way to help is to raise awareness about the national 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. This free 24/7 hotline can be reached by dialing, texting or chatting 988. The Lifeline connects callers with trained counselors and a network of more than 200 local crisis centers.

Numerous studies have shown that callers feel less suicidal, less depressed, less overwhelmed and more hopeful after speaking with a Lifeline counselor.

Lifeline is a federal program run by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. It has been in operation since 2005 as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. The program is now called the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline to emphasize a renewed focus on accessibility. The three-digit 988 code is much easier to remember and dial, but callers can also continue to use the existing 10-digit number, 1-800-273-8255, to connect with Lifeline.

Please note that veterans can dial “1” after dialing 988 to connect directly with the Veterans Crisis Line. The Veterans Crisis Line can also be accessed by calling 1-800-273-8255 (then press 1), texting 1838255, or chatting at www.VeteransCrisisLine.net/Chat

More details about the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline are available at 988lifeline.org. To see a list of local resources, visit ucnj.org/obhsa/resourceguide.

The Union County Board of Elections advises Kenilworth residents that Thursday, September 15^th is the deadline for voter registration for the October 6^th Kenilworth Special School Board Election. 

“We encourage all eligible Kenilworth residents to register to vote for the upcoming special election,” said Nicole DiRado, Administrator of the Union County Board of Elections. “Special Elections are just as important as a primary or general election, so it is important that anyone who can, exercises their right to vote.”

Election Day voting will take place from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.  The poll location for the election is the David Brearley High School, 401 Monroe Avenue (Back Gym).  

In addition to Election Day voting, the following secure ballot drop boxes are open for Kenilworth voters who wish to return their mail in ballot in the drop box:

• Kenilworth Recreation Center, 575 Boulevard
• The Colleen Fraser Building, 300 North Avenue East, Westfield
• Union County Administration Building Complex, Corner of Rahway Avenue and Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth
• Union County Board of Elections, 271 North Broad Street, Elizabeth

For all Union County Board of Elections information visit online at ucnj.org/ucboe, email ucboe@ucnj.org, or call 908-527-4123.

Please be advised, Union County Mosquito Control will be spraying for mosquitoes tonight, Thursday, September 1, 2022, between the hours of 5:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. (Weather Permitting). Check below and see if your city is on the list. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Mosquito Control at 908-654-9873

• Clark – Featherbed Ln., Frances Dr., Lefferts Ln., Terhune Rd., Whitley Ter., Shetland Dr., Wendell Pl.
• Elizabeth – Union Ave.
• Hillside – Westminster Area, Kean U.
• Kenilworth – Dorset Dr., Water Co. Rd., Blvd (County Yard). Epping Dr., 14^th St., Commonwealth Rd.
• Linden – Tremley Point Area, Range Rd., Bradford Ave., Lexington Ave., Marion Ave.
• New Providence – Gales Dr., Fairmont Rd., Maple Ave.,
• Plainfield – Jefferson Ave., First St., Berkley Ter., Reeves Ter., Wiley Ave.
• Rahway – Elston St., Leesville Ave. Area, Donald Ave. Price St., Allen St., Jones Pl., Scott Ave., Whitter St., Elizabeth Ave., Randolph Ave., New Brunswick Ave.
• Roselle – 3^rd. Ave., 4^th Ave., Pine St., Woodland Ave.
• Springfield – Oakland Ave., Waverly Ave., S. Springfield Ave., Cottage Ln.
• Summit – New Providence Rd., Summit recycling center
• Union – Dean Ter., Whitewood Rd., Livingston Ave., Lehigh Ave., Cranbury Rd.
• Winfield – U.C. Parkway Dr

Pursuant to an announcement by Deana Mesaros, Director of the Union County Paratransit System, notice is hereby given that on September 13, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. at Union County Administration Building at 10 Elizabethtown Plaza 6th Floor, Elizabeth, NJ the COUNTY OF UNION, Department of Human Services Paratransit, will hold a Hearing accepting input concerning the 2023 Application to New Jersey Transit for funding under the Senior Citizen and Disabled Resident Transportation Assistance Program, at which time and place all interested parties will be given an opportunity to be heard. To assure that all members of the public are given an opportunity to be heard, initial presentations will be limited to five (5) minutes.

In order to encourage full participation in this Hearing, please submit any requests for accommodation of people with disabilities to the Union County Paratransit 10 Elizabethtown Plaza 2nd Fl., Elizabeth, NJ 07207 no later than five (5) business days prior to the public hearing. People who are deaf, hard of hearing and/or speech impaired should access this service by contacting New Jersey Relay Service TTY/TDD 1-800-852-7899.

For those residents unable to attend the Hearing, please know that written comments and/or testimony will be accepted through September 6th. Please send correspondence to Deana Mesaros, Director, Union County Paratransit System 10 Elizabethtown Plaza 2nd Fl. Elizabeth, NJ 07207

Please be advised, Union County Mosquito Control will be spraying for Mosquitoes tonight, Thursday, August 18, 2022, between the hours of 7:00 P.M. and 12:00 A.M. (Weather Permitting). Check below and see if your Town is on the list. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Mosquito Control: 908-654-9873

• Clark – Jupitor St., Dorset Dr., Kennedy Dr., Ridge Rd.
• Elizabeth – Front St.
• Hillside – Hillside Ave., Aldine St. Area, Munn Ave., Westminster Area
• Kenilworth – Dorset Dr., Water Co. Rd., Blvd (County Yard). Epping Dr., Commonwealth Rd.
• Linden – Tremley Point Area, E. Curtis St. Area, Union St., McCandless St.
• New Providence – Charmwood Rd., Gales Dr.
• Rahway – Elston St., Leesville Ave. Area
• Summit – New Providence Rd.,
• Union – Allen St. Area
• Westfield – Prospect St. Area
• Winfield – U.C. Parkway Dr

Please be advised, Union County Mosquito Control will be spraying for mosquitoes tonight, Thursday, August 11, 2022, between the hours of 7:00 P.M. and 12:00 A.M. (Weather Permitting). Check below and see if your Town is on the list. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Mosquito Control: 908-654-9873

• Berkeley Heights – Roger’s Ave., Ralph Pl., Apple tree Row, Hilltop Ave., Emerson Ln., Brookside Ln.
  Cedar Ln., Water Ln. Beechwood Ln., Elm Pl., Janet Ln. Area, Archer Ln., Green brook Rd., Fern way
• Clark – Conger Way, Schwinn Dr., Stonehedge Ter., Sweet Briar Dr.
• Cranford – Arnet Pl., Park Ave., Waverly Pl.
• Fanwood – Russell Rd., Willougby Rd.
• Hillside – Hillside Ave.
• Kenilworth – Dorset Dr., Water Co. Rd., Blvd (County Yard). Epping Dr.
• Linden – Tremley Point Area, E. Curtis St. Area, Union St., McCandless St.
• New Providence – Division Ave.
• Plainfield – Berkeley Ter., E. Second St., Jefferson Ave., Rock Ave.
• Rahway – Elston St., Leesville Ave., Lakeside Dr., Milton Blvd., Midwood Dr., Randolph Ave. Area
• Scotch Plains – Frank St., Ashbrook Dr.
• Summit – New Providence Rd.,
• Union – Warwick Ct.
• Westfield – Overhill Rd., Prospect St., Livingston St., Myrtle Ave.
• Winfield Park – U.C. Parkway

Please be advised, Union County Mosquito Control will be spraying for Mosquitoes tonight, Thursday, August 4, 2022, between the hours of 7:00 P.M. and 12:00 A.M. (Weather Permitting). Check below and see if your Town is on the list. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Mosquito Control office.

• Berkeley Heights – Roger’s Ave., Ralph Pl., Apple tree Row, Hilltop Av., Emerson Ln., Brookside Ln.
• Cedar Ln., Water Ln. Beechwood La., Elm Pl., Janet Ln. Area, Archer Ln., Green brook Ln., Fern way
• Industrial Ave., Wilson Ave., Harrison Ave., Webster Ave., Nancy Pl.
• Clark – Lefferts Ln., Terhune Rd., Whitley Ter., Kennedy Dr., Ridge Rd., Hilltop Av., Oak Ridge RD.,
• Featherbed Ln., Parkway Dr.
• Elizabeth – Cross Ave., Aline St., Kilsyth Rd., Durant St., Front St.
• Hillside – Harvard Ave., Cornell Pl., John St., Orchard Ter., Bellview Ter.,   
• Kenilworth – Dorset Dr., Water Co. Rd., Blvd (County Yard). Epping Dr.
• Linden – Tremley Point Area,
• New Providence –  Charmwood Rd., Division Ave.
• Rahway – Central Ave., New Church St.,  Milton Blvd., Lakeside Dr., Crescent Dr. Midwood Dr. Area
• Franklin St., Kline Pl.
• Scotch Plains – Frank St.
• Springfield – Waverly Ave., Oakland Ave., S. Springfield Ave., Cottage Ln., Meisel Ave.
• Summit – New Providence Rd., Water Co. Rd.
• Union – Roberts St., Cranbrook Rd.
• Winfield Park – U.C. Parkway

County Parks

• Clark – Oak Ridge Pk.
• Plainfield – Cedar Brook Pk.,
• Municipality Parks
• Plainfield – Milt Campbell Pk.
• Westfield – Mindowaskin Pk.

Please be advised, Union County Mosquito Control will be spraying for Mosquitoes tonight, Thursday, July 28, 2022, between the hours of 7:00 P.M. and 12:00 A.M. (Weather Permitting). Check below and see if your Town is on the list. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Mosquito Control: 908-654-9873

• Berkeley Heights – Roger’s Ave., Ralph Pl., Apple tree Row, Hilltop Av., Emerson La., Brookside La.
  Cedar La., Water La. Beechwood La. Janet La. Area
• Clark – Lefferts Ln., Terhune Rd., Whitley Ter., Carolina St., Georgia St., Emerald Pl., Kennedy Dr., Ridge Rd., Hilltop Av., Oak Ridge RD.,
• Cranford – Wadsworth Ter.
• Hillside – Harvard Ave., Cornell Pl., John St.
• Kenilworth – Dorset Dr., Water Co. Rd., Blvd (County Yard). Epping Dr.
• Linden – Tremley Point Area, Range Rd., Minor Ter. E. Henry St., Harrison Pl., E. Elm St.,
• New Providence – Mountain Ave., Gail’s Dr., Charmwood Rd., Union Ave.
• Rahway – Central Ave., Milton Blvd., Lakeside Dr., Crescent Dr. Area
• Roselle – Chandler Ave., E. 1st Ave., E.2nd Ave., Poplar St.
• Roselle Park – Maplewood Ave., W. Webster Ave., Amsterdam Ave., Seaton Ave.
• Scotch Plains – Frank St., Martine Extension, Jacobs La.
• Springfield – Waverly Ave., Oakland Ave., S. Springfield Ave., Evergreen Ave., Brown Ave.,
  Bernadette Ct., Smithfield Dr.
• Summit – New Providence Rd., Water Co. Rd.
• Westfield – Lamberts mill Rd.

County Parks

• Clark – Oak Ridge Pk.
• Cranford – Nomahegan Pk.
• Hillside – Rutgers Pk.
• Plainfield – Cedar Brook Pk., Green Brook Pk.

Municipality Parks

• Plainfield – Milt Campbell Pk.
• Westfield – Tamaques Pk.

Please be advised, Union County Mosquito Control will be spraying for Mosquitoes tonight, Friday, July 22, 2022, between the hours of 7:00 P.M. and 12:00 A.M. (Weather Permitting). Check below and see if your Town is on the list. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Mosquito Control: 908-654-9873

• Clark – Lefferts Ln., Terhune Rd., Whitley Ter., Kennedy Dr., Hilltop Ave., Ridge Rd., 
• Cranford – Union County College
• Garwood – Hickory Av., Lexington Ave.
• Kenilworth – Dorset Dr., Water Co. Rd., Blvd (County Yard). Epping Dr.
• New Providence – Fairmont Rd. Area
• Plainfield – Jefferson Av., First Av.,
• Roselle – Pine St., Woodland Dr. area, W.5^th St., w. 6^th St., Oakley St., Locust St.
• Roselle Park – E. Colfax Ave. Area, Walking Trail between Galloping Hill Rd. and Chestnut St.

County Parks

• Clark – Oak Ridge
• Garwood – Unami
• Plainfield – Cedar Brook, Green Brook

Municipality Parks  

• Westfield – Mindowaskin

Please be advised, Union County Mosquito Control will be spraying for Mosquitoes tonight, Thursday, July 14, 2022, between the hours of 7:00 P.M. and 12:00 A.M. (Weather Permitting). Check below and see if your city is on the list. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Mosquito Control: 908-654-9873

Cities

• Berkeley Heights – Briarwood Dr. West, Mead St.
• Clark – Parkway Dr., Lefferts Ln. Area
• Cranford – Ludlow Av. Area, Union County College
• Elizabeth – Acme St.
• Fanwood – Russell Rd., Willoughby Rd., Hunter Av.,
• Garwood – Hickory Av.,
• Hillside – Spring St., John St., Harvard Av., Cornell Pl., Hartley Ter., Irvington Av., Columbia Av., Rutgers Av., Stanley Ter., Belleview Ter., Orchard Ter., Compton Ter.
  Aldine St., Munn Av., Mertz Av.
• Kenilworth – Dorset Dr., Water Co. Rd., Blvd (County Yard)., Epping Dr.
• Linden – E. Curtis St., Bower St., Middlesex St., Hussa St., Furber Av., Pallant Av.,
• Mountainside – Orchard Rd., Appletree Ln., Mountain Av.
• Plainfield – Jefferson Av., First Av., 1400 block of South Ave.
• Rahway – Midwood Dr., Milton Blvd., Keller Pl., Lakeside Dr. Area
• Roselle – Brookside Dr., Pine St.
• Scotch Plains – Ashbrook Dr., Frank St., Cooper Rd., Inverness Dr., Golf St.
• Springfield – Oakland Av., Waverly Av. Area
• Summit – Summit recycling Center, Glenside Av., Water Co. Rd.
• Union – Cranbrook Rd., Audrey Ter.
• Westfield – Grandville Av., Boyton Av., Livingston Av., Myrtle Av., Prospect St., Hamilton Av.,
  Overhill St.
• Winfield – U.C. Parkway Dr.

County Parks

• Clark – Esposito, Oak Ridge
• Elizabeth – Warinanco
• Garwood – Unami
• Hillside – Rutgers
• Mountainside – Echo Lake
• Plainfield – Cedar Brook, Green Brook
• Springfield – Meisel

Municipal Parks

• Plainfield – Milt Campbell
• Westfield – Mindowaskin