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Union County, NJ – In consideration of the potential spread of the coronavirus COVID-19 in New Jersey, a free screening of the documentary Girl Connected has been cancelled. The event was originally scheduled for Thursday, March 19 from noon until 1:00 p.m. in the Freeholder Meeting Room at the Union County Administration Building in Elizabeth.

The screening was a project of the Union County Office of Community Engagement and Diversity, and the Union County Office on Women. For information about other events and activities contact Nathalie Hernandez, Coordinator of the Office of Community Engagement & Diversity at 908-527-4880 or Jennifer Erdos, Coordinator of the Office on Women at 908-527-4216.

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In the interest of public health and safety during the current Covid-19 pandemic,  Union County’s Division on Aging, in the Department of Human Services, has cancelled the remaining  March ASK dates:

Thursday, March 19
Garwood Public Library
411 Third Avenue
Garwood, NJ 07027
10:00 am – 12:00 noon

Friday, March 20
Mountainside Public Library
Constitution Plaza
Mountainside, NJ 07092
10:00 am – 12 noon

Friday, March 27
Plainfield Public Library
800 Park Avenue
Plainfield, NJ 07060
10:00 am – 12 noon

Monday, March 30
Summit Public Library
75 Maple Street
Summit, NJ 07901
10:30 am – 12:30 pm

Tuesday, March 31
Union Public Library
1980 Morris Avenue
Union, NJ 07083
11:30 am – 1:30 pm

“The ASK program helps senior adults, their families and caregivers obtain government programs and services that they may be eligible to receive”, said Alexander Mirabella, Chairman of the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders.  “Until the ASK events are resumed, residents may call the Division on Aging toll free at 888-280-8226 or (908) 527-4870”.

Union County, NJ – In consideration of the potential for the COVID-19 virus to spread in New Jersey, Union County has cancelled the remaining “ASK” events for senior citizens in March.

The ASK program brings staff from the County’s Division on Aging into local communities, to provide guidance on senior services in person. To contact the Division for assistance by phone call 1-888-280-8226 toll-free, or call 908-527-4870 or 908-527-4858.

For assistance in Spanish call 908-527-4863.

The cancelled ASK events in March were to be held at the Rahway Senior Center (March 12), Garwood Public Library (March 19), Mountainside Public Library (March 20), Plainfield Public Library (March 27), Summit Public Library (March 30), and Union Township Public Library (March 31).

The Union County Division on Aging is part of the Union County Department of Human Services. For information on all Division on Aging programs and services, visit online at ucnj.org/departments/human-services.

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Update March 11, 2020: Please note, due to the anticipated spread of the COVID-19 virus in New Jersey, all remaining ASK events in March have been canceled.

Union County, NJ — Union County residents seeking reliable information about services for adults age 60 and older can come to convenient locations throughout the County and speak in person with experienced staff from the Division on Aging, an office of the Union County Department of Human Services.

The community visits are scheduled every month through Union County’s ASK (Aging Services Kiosk) program. In March, the ASK program will be present at public libraries in Clark, Cranford, Garwood, Mountainside, Plainfield, Summit, Union, Westfield, and at the Rahway Senior Center.

“The Aging & Disability Resource Connection model, a state initiative that Union County has embraced since 2012, is designed to improve service for seniors and the disabled. The ASK program enables these residents to obtain valuable information and services, while remaining close to their homes and communities,” said Union County Freeholder Chairman Alexander Mirabella.

Guidance offered through the ASK program includes home delivered meals, respite care, home care, adult day care, and support services for caregivers. Assistance with completing applications and forms is also provided.

All Union County residents are welcome to attend any ASK event. In case of snow, residents may call 908-572-4870 on the day of the event to confirm.

The March 2020 dates and locations are:

Monday, March 2

Westfield Memorial Library

550 E. Broad Street

Westfield, NJ 07090

10:00 A.M. – 12 Noon

Monday, March 9

Clark Public Library

303 Westfield Avenue

Clark, NJ 07066

10:00 A.M. – 12:00 Noon

Wednesday, March 11

Cranford Public Library

224 Walnut Avenue

Cranford, NJ 07016

10:00 A.M. – 12 Noon

Thursday, March 12

Rahway Senior Center

1306 Esterbrook Avenue

Rahway, NJ  07065

10:00 A.M. – 12:00 Noon

Thursday, March 19

Garwood Public Library

411 Third Avenue

Garwood, NJ 07027

10:00 A.M. – 12:00 Noon

Friday, March 20

Mountainside Public Library

Constitution Plaza

Mountainside, NJ 07092

10:00 A.M. – 12:00 Noon

Monday, March 27

Plainfield Public Library

800 Park Avenue

Plainfield, NJ 07060

10:00 A.M. – 12:00 Noon

Monday, March 30

Summit Public Library

75 Maple Street

Summit, NJ 07901

10:30 A.M. – 12:30 P.M.

Tuesday, March 31

Union Public Library

1980 Morris Avenue

Union, NJ 07083

11:30 AM. – 1:30 P.M.

The Union County Division on Aging and Disability Resource Connection’s (ADRC) goal is to promote wellness, independence, dignity and choice for seniors and their families. It is one of 622 “Area Agencies on Aging” nationwide established under the federal Older Americans Act.  The division has information printed in both English and Spanish.

Check for the upcoming schedule of stops for an ASK kiosk coming near you as dates and locations are posted in local newspapers, the Senior News, Facebook, Twitter and the Union County website, www.ucnj.org.

For further information about the Union County Division on Aging and Disability Resource Connection, call the division’s toll-free number: 1-888-280-8226, or 908-527- 4870 or 908-527-4858. Spanish speakers may call 908-527-4863.

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Union County, NJ – In consideration of the potential spread of the coronavirus COVID-19 in New Jersey, the 28^th Annual Women of Excellence Awards Dinner, originally scheduled for March 27 at the Gran Centurions in Clark, has been postponed to a date to be determined in September.

The Women of Excellence program is a project of the Union County Commission on the Status of Women, supported by the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders.

For additional information and updates on the rescheduled dinner contact Nancy Malta, Commission Administrative Liaison at 908-527-4298 or nmalta@ucnj.org, or Jen Erdos, Secretary to the Commission on the Status of Women, at 908-527-4216 or jerdos@ucnj.org.

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Union County, NJ – The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders is pleased to announce that new trading cards depicting the prominent women’s suffrage activists Florence Randolph and Lilian Feickert will be available at historic sites throughout the County, in commemoration of the 100^th anniversary of the 19^th Amendment to the Constitution.

Ratified in 1920 after decades of struggle, the 19^th Amendment guaranteed women the right to vote.

“The Freeholder Board is proud to highlight the accomplishments of Florence Randolph and Lilian Feickert, two courageous women who lived in Union County as they fought for equal rights for women throughout the nation,” said Freeholder Chairman Alexander Mirabella.

Florence Spearing Randolph, a longtime resident of Summit, served as a member of the Executive Committee of the New Jersey State Suffrage Association. Randolph’s trailblazing career saw her become the first African-American woman to enroll at Drew University in Madison, New Jersey. She also served as pastor of Wallace Chapel AME Zion Church in Summit for over 20 years.

Lillian Feickert lived in Plainfield for a period and served as President of the New Jersey Women’s Suffrage Association from 1912 to 1920, during which time New Jersey ratified the 19th Amendment. She later served as Treasurer of the New Jersey League of Women Voters, and in 1928 became the first woman to run for the United States Senate from New Jersey.

The new trading cards are the latest in a series produced by the Union County Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs, to help residents and visitors learn more about the people, places, and events that shaped the Union County community throughout history.

The entire series of 50 history trading cards can be viewed online at ucnj.org/parks-recreation/cultural-heritage-affairs/trading-cards.

A directory of historic sites where cards may be obtained in person is available at ucnj.org/parks-recreation/cultural-heritage-affairs/historic-sites-map. Visitors are advised to contact the site in advance to check on card availability.

For more information about all activities of the Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs, visit online at ucnj.org/parks-recreation/cultural-heritage-affairs, call 908-558-2550, or email culturalinfo@ucnj.org.

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Union County, NJ – Union County Clerk Joanne Rajoppi advised voters at risk to plan ahead and use a Vote-by-Mail ballot to participate in the upcoming Primary Election, in accordance with guidance from health officials regarding the coronavirus COVID-19.

“Persons at risk are being advised to avoid crowded situations and maintain social distance,” said Ms. Rajoppi. “With the outbreak of COVID-19, there is all the more reason to use a Vote-by-Mail ballot and ensure your voice is heard on Election Day.”

Under New Jersey state law, any eligible voter can use a Vote-by-Mail ballot. There is no requirement to provide a reason.

“Every Vote-by-Mail ballot is counted in every election, the same as for in-person voting,” Ms. Rajoppi said.

Voters are advised to use Vote-by-Mail as a matter of routine, to avoid any unforeseen circumstances that could prevent them from voting in person on Election Day.

Voters who have never used a Vote-by-Mail ballot can apply for one now, by visiting the County Clerk’s elections website at unioncountyvotes.com for a downloadable version. To have an application sent by mail, call the County Clerk’s Elections Division at 908-527-4996.

After the Vote-by-Mail application is approved, the voter will receive their ballot prior to Election Day. This year, the Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, June 2 in New Jersey. The General Election will be held on Tuesday, November 3.

For more information about all County Clerk programs and services, visit online at ucnj.org/county-clerk or call 908-527-4787.

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Voters can access information and tutorials online.

Union County, NJ – In consideration of the potential spread of the coronavirus COVID-19 in New Jersey, the Union County Board of Elections is suspending the remainder of its series of public outreach events in March.

The remaining events were originally scheduled for March 10, 12, 17 and 19, from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Colleen Fraser Building in the Union County complex at 200 North Avenue East in Westfield.

Voters can visit the Board of Education at ucnj.org/board-of-elections for online resources and information including voter registration forms, polling place locations, instructions on applying to be a poll worker, and a video tutorial on using the new voting machines, which were introduced countywide last year.

For all Board of Elections services visit https://ucnj.org/board-of-elections or call 908-527-4123

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Union County, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has declared a Public Health Emergency due to the expected spread of COVID-19 in New Jersey. As part of the declaration, Governor Murphy invoked the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act, which prohibits excessive price increases by businesses during and immediately following a declared state of emergency.

“Price gouging is illegal during and after a declared emergency, it’s as simple as that,” said Union County Freeholder Chairman Alexander Mirabella. “We encourage any resident or visitor to report excessively high prices for sanitizer and other items to the County’s Office of Consumer Affairs.”

Consumers who suspect price gouging in Union County can contact the Office of Consumer Affairs at 908-654-9840 or use the online complaint form at ucnj.org/public-safety/office-of-consumer-affairs.

The Governor’s Public Health State of Emergency declaration, Executive Order 103, is designed to strengthen preparedness measures. It covers procedures for staffing and supplying government offices and also qualifies New Jersey for federal disaster assistance. It does not involve travel restrictions or other closures that impact the public.

Union County residents and visitors are advised to take common sense precautions to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. These include:

• Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue or sleeve, not your hands.
• Wash your hands often with soap and water. Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available.
• Stay home if you are sick, and avoid sick people.

Health professionals also advise members of the public to maintain a safe “social distance” of approximately 3 feet from other people. This may mean avoiding crowded events, activities and spaces where social distancing is impractical.

In the event that Union County residents are advised to stay indoors for a period of time, the standard guidelines for limiting trips outside of the home apply:

• Stock up on a two-week supply of food, water, household supplies, baby care items, and over-the-counter medications, including supplies for any pets.
• Ensure that any necessary prescriptions have been filled.
• Make a plan for caring for family members in your home if needed.
• Plan for extended school and day care closures.
• Talk to your employer about telecommuting.

Additional guidance and links to more resources are available from the New Jersey Department of Health at nj.gov/health/cd/topics.

Members of the public with questions about COVID-19 can call the New Jersey Department of Health Novel Coronavirus Call Center 24/7 at 1-800-222-1222. The call center is open 24/7 and offers guidance in several languages.

Please note that this number is for the general public only. Clinicians should call their local health department for guidance.

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For all Union County programs and services visit ucnj.org, call the Public Info Line, 877-424-1234, email info@ucnj.org or use the online Contact Form.

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Union County, NJ – In consideration of the potential spread of the coronavirus COVID-19 in New Jersey, the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders has announced that the 2020 Union County Teen Arts Festival has been postponed. The annual event was originally scheduled for March 12 and 13 this year. For any further updates visit the Union County Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs online at ucnj.org/parks-recreation/cultural-heritage-affairs.

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For all Union County programs and services visit ucnj.org, call the Public Info Line, 877-424-1234, email info@ucnj.org or use the online Contact Form.

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