Union County residents and visitors are advised that the Family Fun & Flix free outdoor movie with children’s activities scheduled for tonight, Tuesday July 23 in Warinanco Park, has been cancelled due to wet conditions resulting from recent storms. Please join us next Monday evening, July 29, at Rutgers Avenue Park in Hillside as the Family Fun & Flix series continues with a free screening of Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation. Children’s activities begin at 7:30 p.m. and the movie will begin at dusk.
For more information on all programs and activities in Union County parks use the Special Event Calendar link at ucnj.org/parks-activities or call 908-527-4900.
Union County residents and visitors are advised that the Family Fun & Flix free outdoor movie with children’s activities scheduled for tonight, Tuesday July 23 in Warinanco Park, has been cancelled due to wet conditions resulting from recent storms. Please join us next Monday evening, July 29, at Rutgers Avenue Park in Hillside as the Family Fun & Flix series continues with a free screening of Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation. Children’s activities begin at 7:30 p.m. and the movie will begin at dusk.
For more information on all programs and activities in Union County parks use the Special Event Calendar link at ucnj.org/parks-activities or call 908-527-4900.
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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.
Voters in nine Union County municipalities have already used the new ExpressVote XL voting machine from the company ES&S, and it will debut in the remaining 12 municipalities on Election Day in November. Photo credit: ES&S.
Elizabeth, New Jersey – Twelve Union County municipalities will receive new voting machines for the first time in 20 years on Election Day this November, and the Union County Board of Elections is encouraging voters become familiar with the new machines ahead of time, by visiting hands-on public demonstration sessions this summer and fall.
Voters in Clark, Cranford, Hillside, Linden, New Providence, Plainfield, Rahway, Roselle, Roselle Park, Scotch Plains, Springfield and Summit will use the new machines for the first time on Election Day, Tuesday November 5.
Voters in Berkeley Heights, Elizabeth, Fanwood, Garwood, Kenilworth, Mountainside, Union, Westfield and Winfield have already completed the transition to the new vote tabulation system.
“Voters who are already using the new machines have embraced the change. They appreciate the ease of the touch screen as well as the benefit of knowing their vote is properly recorded,” explained Nicole DiRado, Administrator at the Union County Board of Elections. “The public demonstrations provide voters with the opportunity to try out the new machines and see how the verified paper audit trail works, before they head to the polls in November.”
“Union County was among the first three counties in New Jersey to introduce the new voting machines last year, and we are looking forward to having this new technology available in all 21 of our municipalities,” said Freeholder Chair Bette Jane Kowalski. “I encourage all residents to attend one of the upcoming demonstration sessions and familiarize themselves with the new machines before the General Election in November.”
The Election Board has been conducting demonstrations throughout the summer. They will continue through the weekend leading up to Election Day.
Demonstrations are scheduled at the following locations every week, excluding holiday closures:
Colleen Fraser Building
300 North Avenue East, Westfield
Saturdays 9:00am – 1:00pm
Union County Courthouse
2 Broad Street, 1st Floor, Elizabeth
Tuesdays, 11:00am – 3:00pm
Visitors to Union County’s Summer Arts weekly series of free outdoor concerts will also have the opportunity to try the new machines. This year, Summer Arts will take place at Echo Lake Park in Mountainside on July 24 and July 31, and at Oak Ridge Park in Clark on August 7, 14, 21 and 28. For more details about the Summer Arts series visit ucnj.org.
In addition, the new machines will be on hand at the following community events:
July 24 – ExpressVote XL Voting Machine Public Demonstration
Roselle Park Farmers Market – Chestnut Street
12:00 – 6:00pm
August 3 – ExpressVote XL Voting Machine Public Demonstration
Hillside Concert – Live In The Mix – Conant Park – 310 Conant St
12:00 – 8:00pm
August 6 – ExpressVote XL Voting Machine Public Demonstration
Meisel Park, Springfield – National Night Out
Time: 6:00 – 9:00pm
August 6 – ExpressVote XL Voting Machine Public Demonstration
Summit National Night Out – 356 Broad Street, Summit
Time: 6:00 – 9:00pm
August 6 – ExpressVote XL Voting Machine Public Demonstration
Plainfield National Night Out- 515 Watchung Avenue
5:30 – 8:30pm
August 6 – ExpressVote XL Voting Machine Public Demonstration
Roselle Park National Night Out, Chestnut Street (Gazebo)
5:00 – 9:00pm
August 6 – ExpressVote XL Voting Machine Public Demonstration
Linden National Night Out, in front of city hall, Wood Avenue
Time: 5:00 – 7:00pm
August 6 – ExpressVote XL Voting Machine Public Demonstration
Clark National Night Out – Parking lot next to the Recreation Center
430 Westfield Avenue
Time: 6:00 – 9:00pm
August 6 – ExpressVote XL Voting Machine Public Demonstration
Roselle National Night Out –210 Chestnut Street (Between 1ST and 3rd Ave)
5:00 – 8:00pm
August 6 – ExpressVote XL Voting Machine Public Demonstration
Cranford National Night Out – In front of Municipal Building – 8 Springfield Ave
Time: 6:00 – 9:00pm
August 6 – ExpressVote XL Voting Machine Public Demonstration
Scotch Plains National Night Out –430 Park Ave – grass area on Stage House side
6:00 – 9:00pm
August 13 – ExpressVote XL Voting Machine Public Demonstration
Plainfield – Cedar Brook Park apartments – 1272 Park Avenue
6:00 – 9:00pm
August 15 – ExpressVote XL Voting Machine Public Demonstration
Linden Community Center – 1025 John Street
6:30 – 8:30pm
August 21 – ExpressVote XL Voting Machine Public Demonstration
Roselle Park Farmers Market – Chestnut Street
12:00 – 6:00pm
September 7 – ExpressVote XL Voting Machine Public Demonstration
Roselle Multi Culture- Chestnut Street (Between 1st And 3rd Ave)
3:00 -9:00pm
September 9 – ExpressVote XL Voting Machine Public Demonstration
Linden Library – 31 East Henry Street
3:00 – 7:00pm
September 11 – ExpressVote XL Voting Machine Public Demonstration
Cranford town Hall – 8 Springfield Avenue
12:00 – 3:00pm
September 12 – ExpressVote XL Voting Machine Public Demonstration
Scotch Plains – Town Hall Lobby – 430 Park Avenue
10:00 – 2:00pm
September 14 – ExpressVote XL Voting Machine Public Demonstration
Roselle Park Car Show – Chestnut Street
11:00 – 4:00pm
September 17 – ExpressVote XL Voting Machine Public Demonstration
Springfield Committee Meeting –Municipal Building – 100 Mountain Avenue
7:00pm
September 18 – ExpressVote XL Voting Machine Public Demonstration
Hillside Municipal Building Lobby – Liberty & Hillside Avenues
11:00 – 3:00pm
September 21 – ExpressVote XL Voting Machine Public Demonstration
Scotch Plains Farmers Market – Municipal Parking Lot – 430 Park Avenue
8:00 – 11:00am
September 24 – ExpressVote XL Voting Machine Public Demonstration
Clark Municipal Building Lobby – 430 Westfield Avenue
11:00 -3:00pm
September 27 – ExpressVote XL Voting Machine Public Demonstration
Linden City Hall Council Chambers – 301 North Wood Avenue
11:00 – 3:00pm
September 28 – ExpressVote XL Voting Machine Public Demonstration
Clark Library –303 Westfield Avenue
11:00 – 4:00pm
September 29 – ExpressVote XL Voting Machine Public Demonstration
Rockin Reservation- Trailside Watchung Reservation 452 New Providence Rd
Time: 11:00 – 5:00pm
October 1 – ExpressVote XL Voting Machine Public Demonstration
Roselle Library -104 West Fourth Avenue
4:00 – 7:00pm
October 2 – ExpressVote XL Voting Machine Public Demonstration
Summit Council meeting- Summit City Hall – 512 Springfield Avenue
7:30pm
October 5 – ExpressVote XL Voting Machine Public Demonstration
Scotch Plains Library –1927 Bartle Avenue
10:00 -3:00pm
October 5 – ExpressVote XL Voting Machine Public Demonstration
Festival of India – Roselle Park High School- 185 West Weber Avenue
5:00 – 11:00pm
October 6- ExpressVote XL Voting Machine Public Demonstration
Springfield Fall Festival – Patriot Park, Wabeno Avenue
Time: 11:00 – 5:00pm
October 6 – ExpressVote XL Voting Machine Public Demonstration
Scotch Plains Day – Municipal Building Parking Lot – 430 Park Avenue
12:00 – 4:00pm
October 7 – ExpressVote XL Voting Machine Public Demonstration
New Providence Library – 377 Elkwood Ave
3:00-7:00pm
October 12 – ExpressVote XL Voting Machine Public Demonstration
Clark Street Fair – UNICO – Municipal Grounds – 430 Westfield Avenue
1:00 – 6:00pm
October 15 – ExpressVote XL Voting Machine Public Demonstration
Cranford Town Hall – 8 Springfield Avenue
6:30 – 8:00pm
October 15 – ExpressVote XL Voting Machine Public Demonstration
Springfield Library Meeting Room – 66 Mountain Avenue
1:00 – 4:00pm
October 21 – ExpressVote XL Voting Machine Public Demonstration
Clark Council Meeting – Public Safety Building – 315 Westfield Avenue
7:00 – 9:30pm
October 22 – ExpressVote XL Voting Machine Public Demonstration
Chestnut Street Housing Complex – 12 Chestnut Street, Summit
3:00- 7:00pm
October 25 – ExpressVote XL Voting Machine Public Demonstration
Horse Show – Watchung Stables – 1160 Summit Lane, Mountainside
4:00 – 8:00pm
October 26 – ExpressVote XL Voting Machine Public Demonstration
Horse Show – Watchung Stables – 1160 Summit Lane Mountainside
8:00 – 2:00pm
October 26 – ExpressVote XL Voting Machine Public Demonstration
Cranford Library – 224 Walnut Avenue
11:00 – 4:00pm
October 27 – ExpressVote XL Voting Machine Public Demonstration
New Providence Street Fair – 1260 Springfield Avenue
10:00 – 4:00pm
October 29 – ExpressVote XL Voting Machine Public Demonstration
Summit Public Library – 75 Maple Street
3:00 – 7:00pm
November 1- ExpressVote XL Voting Machine Public Demonstration
Pumpkin Sail – Echo Lake Park, Mountainside
Time: TDA
The schedule will be updated on the Elections Board website at ucnj.org/ucboe as events are added.
Please contact the Union County Election Board to schedule a demonstration for your community group by calling 908-527-4123 or emailing ndirado@ucnj.org.
A video demonstration of the new machines is also available in English and Spanish, online at ucnj.org/ucboe.
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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.
Pre-registration for all attendees required for August 5 event.
Union County, NJ – The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders advises residents that the free “Night Out at Wheeler Spray Park” event for children with special needs has been postponed in anticipation of severe weather this evening, Monday July 22.
Night Out at Wheeler Spray Park has been rescheduled to Monday, August 5, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
All special needs children age 12 and under are welcome.
Each child attending the August 5 event must be pre-registered online at ucnj.org/opdsn-reg by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, August 2.
Children who were signed up for the July 22 event must also register online at ucnj.org/opdsn-reg in order to attend the August 5 event.
Wheeler Spray Park is located at 234 West Stimpson Avenue in Linden (for GPS use 248 West Stimpson). It is open to all residents Monday through Friday from noon to 6:00 p.m. during the summer months. On weekends and holidays it is open 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
For more information about Night Out at Wheeler Spray Park, and all recreation programs for people with special needs and disabilities, visit ucnj.org/human-services or contact Manuel Ramirez, Director, at mramirez@ucnj.org or 908-527-4781.
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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.
Union County, NJ — The Board of Chosen Freeholders is proud to announce that Black Dog, a tribute band to Led Zepplin will be live in concert at Union County’s Summer Arts Concert Series at Echo Lake Park on Wednesday, July 24.
“Led Zeppelin is one of the most popular bands in the world,” said Freeholder Chair Bette Jane Kowalski. “It is great to see a tribute band like Black Dog bringing its greatest hits to Echo Lake Park as part of our Summer Concert Series, and I hope residents will enjoy the evening.”
Black Dog, established nearly 20 years ago, proudly pays tribute to the mighty Led Zeppelin with an extensive catalogue of songs comprised of classic masterpieces like “Dazed and Confused,” “Heartbreaker,” and “Stairway to Heaven,” as well as the less heard B-sides to satisfy the more discerning fans. The show also includes extended versions that recapture the true live experience such as “Whole Lotta Love,” from The Song Remains the Same, complete with Page’s magical Theramin solo.
The concert will take place at Echo Lake Park in Mountainside. Attendees are encouraged to bring a blanket or towel for UC Fit Yoga, led by Home Power Yoga of Cranford, at 6:30. The concert will begin promptly at 7:30. A food truck and an ice cream truck will be present.
For more details on the Summer Arts series and more summer activities in Union County Parks visit ucnj.org/calendar or call the Parks Department at 908-527-4900.
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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.
Union County, NJ – With oppressive heat forecast throughout the weekend, the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders reminds residents to take steps to protect themselves against heat related illnesses, and to know what number to call in case of a power outage.
“Plan on limiting outdoor activity and spending time in a cool environment, whether at home or at a local cooling center or other public place,” said Freeholder Chair Bette Jane Kowalski. “Heat related illnesses can have serious consequences.”
Residents should also have their electricity bill handy this weekend. The bill includes the phone number to call in case of a power outage. Do not call 9-1-1. Only the electricity provider can respond to a power outage.
For PSEG customers, the number is 1-800-436-7734.
For JCPL customers, the number is 1-800-662-3115.
Additionally, utility companies advise that every resident without power should call their electricity provider, and not assume that someone else in the area will call.
Parents, caregivers and pet owners are advised that children and animals left in a hot car, even for a short time, can experience life-threatening and even lethal consequences from overheating.
Heat stroke is a potentially fatal condition characterized by high temperature, nausea, dizziness, confusion and fainting. Residents should call 9-1-1 if heat stroke is suspected.
Heat exhaustion symptoms can be similar. In case of heat exhaustion, move to a cool place, loosen clothing, apply cool cloths, take a cool bath, and sip cool water. Seek medical attention if nausea occurs or if other symptoms persist or worsen.
More details are available through the US Centers for Disease Control guide to warning signs.
Persons working outdoors are advised to take breaks in the shade as often as possible.
Other residents are advised to stay indoors when possible and keep outdoor activity to a low level. Shutting drapes, shades and curtains will help keep indoor spaces cooler during the day.
Public libraries, recreation and community centers, and shopping malls are examples of indoor locations where residents can cool off.
Union County has made the following heat related adjustments to recreation programs this weekend:
Tonight’s Shakespeare in the Park event has been moved indoors to the Trailside Nature & Science Center
Union County’s Ulrich swimming pool in Rahway, and the new Wheeler Spray Park in Linden, will both be open from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Water features in other Union County parks will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Riding at Watchung Stable will not be permitted after 11:30 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday
Other Union County parks with water features are Warinanco Park in Roselle, Phil Rizzuto Park in Union, Snyder Park in Berkeley Heights, Ponderosa Park in Scotch Plains, Mattano Park in Elizabeth, and Cedar Brook Park in Plainfield. For maps and directions visit ucnj.org/parks-recreation.
The County’s Trailside Nature and Science in Mountainside will be open for Friday night’s Shakespeare in the Park performance, and for its normal operating hours from noon to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Trailside features interactive exhibits and an expansive reading room. For more details visit ucnj.org/parks-activities.
The following municipalities in Union County are offering cooling centers. Residents planning to visit these locations should call ahead to confirm hours of operation.
Please contact your local Police Department for more information if your town is not listed.
Berkeley Heights Town Hall
29 Park Avenue
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
Phone: (908) 464-2700 ext. 2110
For more information on resources for senior citizens, contact the Union County Division on Aging toll-free, 888-280-8226.
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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.
Union County, NJ – The Union County Board of Elections is seeking bilingual poll workers for Election Day on Tuesday, November 5. In addition to receiving a stipend of $200.00 for the day, poll workers perform a valuable civic service by helping to ensure that every eligible voter can exercise their right to vote on Election Day.
“Bilingual poll workers are especially helpful in our diverse community, so we encourage everyone with a second language to participate in this very important civic service,” said Board of Elections Administrator Nicole DiRado.
Poll workers are available at each polling place in Union County on Election Day. They are trained to answer basic questions that voters may have about the voting process, and to ensure everyone who is eligible to vote is afforded the opportunity to do so.
Any Union County resident who is 18 years or older, and registered to vote in Union County, can qualify to become a poll worker.
No experience is needed. Before Election Day, each poll worker attends a single-session training course.
Persons interested in becoming a poll worker are advised to apply now in order to reserve a spot.
For more information and to obtain an application form, visit the Poll Worker Resources page at the Board of Elections website, ucnj.org/ucboe, and download the application at the “District Board Member Application for Appointment” link.
To request an application form by mail, call the Board of Elections at 908-527-4123.
For all Union County Board of Elections information visit online at ucnj.org/ucboe.
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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.
Union County, NJ — Backyard gardeners hoping for a bountiful harvest can be stymied by undesirable insects and intrusive diseases. Fortunately, help is on the way. Union County residents can learn how to keep destructive pests at bay, by attending the free “Keep Pests Out of the Garden” program at the Trailside Nature and Science Center, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday evening, July 31.
Beginning gardeners and experts alike are welcome to attend. The program is free but pre-registration is required online at tinyurl.com/Rutgers-Vegetable-Series-2019.
“We encourage gardeners to take an informed approach to pest management, to help reduce the use of pesticides,” said Freeholder Chair Bette Jane Kowalski. “This community education program will provide reliable guidance that gardeners can use in their own gardens and share with friends and family.”
The program includes a lecture session on how to take an integrated approach for dealing with common garden pests, conducted by Rutgers County Agent Madeline Flahive DiNardo. Ms. DiNardo will also lead participants in a walking tour of the nearby Union County Demonstration Garden.
During the tour, participants will learn how to inspect vegetable plants for common problems including as aphids, cabbage moths and tomato hornworms.
The Demonstration Garden is tended by volunteers with the Rutgers Master Gardeners of Union County program. Among many other community service activities, the volunteers grow thousands of pounds of fresh vegetables at the Demonstration Garden annually, for donation to local food pantries.
“Keep Pests Out of the Garden” is the second program in a three-part Vegetable Gardening series at Trailside. All three sessions take place from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and include a tour of the garden.
The two other programs are “Keys to Successful Composting” and “Harvesting and Food Safety.” All sessions are free. To register for one, two, or all three programs visit at tinyurl.com/Rutgers-Vegetable-Series-2019.
The Rutgers Master Gardener program in Union County is supported by the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders and Rutgers, the NJ Agricultural Experiment Station with offices at the Union County Complex in Westfield, at 300 North Avenue East.
New volunteers are welcome each year, and no experience is needed to join. All Master Gardeners are trained and certified by experts from Rutgers. For more information about the Master Gardeners program contact the Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Union County at 908-654-9854 (ext. 2) or visit ucnj.org/rce
Trailside is located in Union County’s Watchung Reservation at 452 New Providence Road, in Mountainside. Ample free parking is available in the main parking lot, adjacent to the building (please do not park at the entrance to the building).
For directions and more information about all programs at the Trailside Nature and Science Center, visit ucnj.org/parks-recreation.
Quick links to all Union County environmental programs and activities are available at The Green Connection, ucnj.org/green-connection.
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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.
Union County Freeholder Vice Chairman Alexander Mirabella joined Union County baseball legend and Westfield native Jeff Torborg at Echo Lake Park in Mountainside to observe progress being made on a ballfield being named in his honor. Torborg, a former Major League player and standout at Westfield High School, also went on to serve as the manager for numerous teams, including the Cleveland Indians, the Chicago White Sox, the New York Mets, the Montreal Expos and the Florida Marlins. He also served as a coach with the Yankees. The field is expected to completed by early Fall, when a dedication event will be held. (Photo by Jim Lowney/County of Union)
Union County Master Tree Steward volunteer Dean Talcott shows where a name tag is placed on a White Ash growing along the new Tree Trail in Union County’s Oak Ridge Park, in Clark. The diamond-like pattern of the bark recalls the use of wood from White Ash trees for making baseball bats. The tree is much older than the park, dating back to the days when the area was farmland. Photo credit: County of Union, NJ.
Union County, NJ – Visitors to Union County parks can walk past hundreds of trees in a single visit without knowing their names. Now some of these trees can introduce themselves, thanks to an assist from the volunteer Master Tree Stewards of Union County.
The volunteers have placed colorful green and white name tags on dozens of distinctive trees along paved walking paths in selected Union County parks. The tags include QR codes that invite visitors to discover more details about each tree.
“On behalf of the Freeholder Board, I would like to thank our Master Tree Steward volunteers for encouraging visitors to take a closer look at trees in Union County parks, and gain a greater appreciation for preserving and protecting our natural heritage,” said Freeholder Bette Jane Kowalski.
A growing body of evidence shows that trees provide significant benefits to local communities. Trees can create a cooling effect in the summer, help reduce air pollution, and aid in reducing soil erosion, runoff, and flooding. Improvements in public health and well-being are also linked to the presence of a thriving tree canopy.
The Tree Trail project has been organized by Fanwood resident and Master Tree Steward volunteer Dean Talcott. Mr. Talcott selected the trees along each Tree Trail based on variety and other characteristics of interest.
“The most interesting trees are not always the biggest or the oldest,” explained Talcott.
Earlier this month, Talcott and a group of volunteers tagged 30 different trees along a paved walking path in Union County’s Oak Ridge Park, in Clark. Each tree has its own story, from the Blue Atlas Cedar – a native of the Atlas Mountains of Morocco – to the White Ash, prized for its use in making baseball bats.
The Master Tree Stewards program is an all-volunteer group run by the Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Union County. Supported in part by the Freeholder Board with offices in Westfield, the Union County Extension is part of a nationwide public outreach initiative coordinated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
“The Freeholder Board is proud to support the Master Tree Stewards and other Extension outreach programs. They provide members of the public with enriching opportunities to learn from the experts and share their knowledge with the community,” said Freeholder Chair Kowalski.
The Master Tree Stewards have created Tree Trails along the paved walking paths in the following County parks:
Oak Ridge Park in Clark (trails starts near the east end of the parking lot)
Briant Park in Summit
Cedar Brook in Plainfield
Echo Lake Park in Mountainside
Echo Lake Extension (trail starts behind the Mountainside municipal building)
Lenape Park (trail is located to the east along the Kenilworth dike)
Meisel Park in Springfield
Nomahegan Park in Cranford
Rahway River Park in Rahway
Warinanco Park in Elizabeth
Phil Rizzuto Park in Elizabeth and the Sensory Friendly Trail in Mountainside will also receive tree tags this year. The Sensory Friendly Trail is located by Union County’s Trailside Nature and Science Center in the Watchung Reservation, in Mountainside at 425 New Providence Road.
The Tree Trail initiative complements the Freeholder Board’s longstanding support for urban forestry, which includes the Greening Union County matching grant program for municipalities as well as support for the Master Tree Steward program.
In addition to the Tree Trails and other special projects in Union County parks, each spring the Master Tree Steward volunteers visit 4th grade classrooms throughout Union County to provide a lesson on the importance of trees. Each volunteer is trained and supported by Extension staff.
Any Union County resident is welcome to join the Master Tree Stewards. No previous experience is necessary. Training takes place each fall, and consists mainly of walks through nearby nature preserves and parks including Oak Ridge Park. Trainees who successfully complete the course earn official certification as a Master Tree Steward.
For more information about the joining the Master Tree Stewards program visit the Extension online at ucnj.org/rce or contact Union County 4-H Agent James Nichnadowicz at the Extension office in Westfield, 908-654-9854 (ext. 4) or jnichnadowicz@ucnj.org.
A list of all 36 Union County parks, including directions and information on activities and recreation facilities at each park, is available at ucnj.org/parks-activities.
For quick links to all Union County environmental programs and volunteer activities visit The Green Connection, ucnj.org/green-connection.
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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.
Union County residents and visitors are advised that the Family Fun & Flix free outdoor movie with children’s activities scheduled for tonight, Tuesday July 23 in Warinanco Park, has been cancelled due to wet conditions resulting from recent storms. Please join us next Monday evening, July 29, at Rutgers Avenue Park in Hillside as the Family Fun & Flix series continues with a free screening of Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation. Children’s activities begin at 7:30 p.m. and the movie will begin at dusk.
Pre-registration for all attendees required for August 5 event.
Union County, NJ — The Board of Chosen Freeholders is proud to announce that Black Dog, a tribute band to Led Zepplin will be live in concert at Union County’s Summer Arts Concert Series at Echo Lake Park on Wednesday, July 24.
Union County, NJ – With oppressive heat forecast throughout the weekend, the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders reminds residents to take steps to protect themselves against heat related illnesses, and to know what number to call in case of a power outage.
Union County, NJ – The Union County Board of Elections is seeking bilingual poll workers for Election Day on Tuesday, November 5. In addition to receiving a stipend of $200.00 for the day, poll workers perform a valuable civic service by helping to ensure that every eligible voter can exercise their right to vote on Election Day.
Union County, NJ — Backyard gardeners hoping for a bountiful harvest can be stymied by undesirable insects and intrusive diseases. Fortunately, help is on the way. Union County residents can learn how to keep destructive pests at bay, by attending the free “Keep Pests Out of the Garden” program at the Trailside Nature and Science Center, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday evening, July 31.
