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Union County, NJ – The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders is proud to sponsor No Day But Today, a musical theatre concert honoring the mission of World AIDS Day. The live stream virtual performance, produced by the Union County Performing Arts Center to support the work of Hyacinth AIDS Foundation, is scheduled for Saturday, December 19 at 7:00 PM.

Virtual tickets are $20 per streaming device, available online at ucpac.org/NoDayButToday.

“The Freeholder Board is proud to partner with UCPAC and local artists to speak out against HIV stigma, and call for action toward ending the HIV epidemic,” said Freeholder Chairman Alexander Mirabella. “The No Day But Today virtual performance reveals truths about HIV/AIDS, sexuality, love for others, and acceptance, that enrich our understanding and foster a more inclusive community.”

The No Day But Today live stream performance is produced by the Union County Performing Arts Center and directed by Brian Remo, Executive Director of the UCPAC. It features an impressive list of 14 local artists who share the passion and urgency for raising awareness of the HIV/AIDS pandemic including: Nikki Ashe, Nicole Bosc, Daisha Davis, Lyle Dungee, Julie Galorenzo, Maleesa Lamatina, Shane Long, Mike Mags, Taye McQueen, Jared Milian, Joe Piserchio, Lawrence E. Street, Kyrus Keenan Westcott, and Howard Whitmore.

“Through this live event, we hope that the passion and commitment of the Union County arts community helps to raise awareness of the continued need to focus resources and attention on ending the AIDS epidemic, while honoring the memory of those who have died,” said Freeholder Rebecca Williams, who is the liaison to the Freeholder Board’s LGBTQ Ad Hoc Committee.

“The Union County Performing Arts Center is honored and excited to be involved in this wonderful presentation to support an organization with such a strong effect on our community as Hyacinth. Aside from the awareness and support that this event will create everyone should tune in for what looks to be an amazing show,” said UCPAC Executive Director Brian Remo.

World AIDS Day is formally recognized on December 1. When first established in 1988, it was the first-ever global health day. World AIDS Day is an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, show their support for people with HIV, and remember those who have died from an HIV-related illness.

“Our mission at Hyacinth is to help people live with HIV, stop the spread of the epidemic, and serve as a critical voice in the public debate surrounding AIDS in New Jersey,” said Kathy O’Brien, Hyacinth Executive Director. “We at Hyacinth are honored to work with the Freeholder Board and the UCPAC to use the art of musical theatre to bring attention to the facts about the HIV/AIDS epidemic in New Jersey.”

“Our mission at Hyacinth is to help people live with HIV, stop the spread of the epidemic, and serve as a critical voice in the public debate surrounding AIDS in New Jersey,” said Kathy O’Brien, Hyacinth Executive Director. “We at Hyacinth are honored to work with the Freeholder Board and the UCPAC to use the art of musical theatre to bring attention to the facts about the HIV/AIDS epidemic in New Jersey.”

Hyacinth is New Jersey’s largest and first established HIV service organization. Originally founded to help individuals diagnosed with AIDS to die with dignity and not alone, Hyacinth now has seven offices throughout the state, inclusive of an office in Plainfield focused on education, prevention, and providing resources for people to LIVE with HIV. Hyacinth has led New Jersey’s response to the epidemic and has been an integral community partner in the development and implementation of public health policies and services.

No Day But Today is organized in collaboration with the Union County Office of LGBTQ Affairs, under the Department of Economic Development. The Office of LGBTQ Affairs, was established by the Freeholder Board in 2018 and is the first and only county government office of its kind in the State of New Jersey.

The Office of LGBTQ Affairs provides a platform for leadership and collaboration to support equality, and serves as a catalyst for advocacy, awareness and action on current and emerging issues that impact the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer individuals.

For more information about the Office of LGBTQ Affairs, contact Danni Newbury at 908-527-4742 or dnewbury@ucnj.org or visit ucnj.org/LGBTQ.

For more information and updates on all Union County services and resources during the COVID-19 outbreak, including guidance for using the Drive-Through Test Center at Kean University and the Mobile Test Unit walk-up sites, visit the new Union County COVID-19 website at ucnj.org/covid19. For general information about COVID-19 and phone contacts for 24/7 assistance with questions, visit the New Jersey Department of Health at nj.gov/health.

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New field includes top-notch Olympic running track, soccer and lacrosse field, field house with lockers and concession, bleachers, press box and track and field amenities

CLARK, NJ—The Union County Freeholders today joined with members of the Union County Improvement Authority, Union County College, Clark residents and officials today in cutting the ribbon at the new Oak Ridge Park Athletic Field.

“This magnificent facility now takes its place as one of the top-notch recreational fields in the state,” said Freeholder Chairman Alexander Mirabella. “Union County is highly regarded for its award-winning parks system, and the Oak Ridge Park Athletic Field is a great new attraction for our residents and student-athletes to enjoy.”

Union County Improvement Authority Project Manager Bibi Taylor stated: “The Authority is pleased to complete another high-quality project on behalf of the Freeholder Board for Union County residents.  It is our fervent hope that the Oak Ridge Athletic Field will provide decades of enjoyment and usage for our residents at every stage of life.”

Union County College teams and athletes will use the facility for soccer and lacrosse games, and track and field meets and practices. The facility is also open through the County Parks Department to the public and schools and organizations for the same usage.

 “The College’s athletic teams have struggled without a home field for many years. Frankly, it’s a social justice issue when poorer community college students don’t have the decent and safe facilities that wealthier college students take for granted,’’ said Union County College President Dr. Margaret McMenamin.  “So we are pleased to partner with the County on this endeavor. Our soccer, lacrosse, and track athletes need to compete on a modern, safe, state of the art field. This includes our nationally recognized women’s soccer team that finished the 2018 season ranked third in the nation at the National Junior College Athletic Association tournament. We thank the County for helping us to meet this need for our outstanding and grateful scholar-athletes.”

The field, which was a project of the Union County Improvement Authority, is uniquely built in a “sunken bowl” atop a perch that offers attendees in the bleachers a vista of the park and the Watchung mountains.

Among the field’s features is an Olympic-specification, eight-lane track, which is considered to the best in County and can be used for Division I athletic competition. The field, which has lighting for night competition, is also equipped for hammer throw, discus, high jump and pole vault competitions, and contains a full-size soccer/lacrosse field. The bleachers can accommodate up to 800 fans and includes a press box.

The stone-based, cedar-sided, 3,000 square-foot field house contains two sets of locker rooms for team play, which includes showers and bathrooms. The field house also includes a concession area for the public and public restrooms.

The 12-acre site also contains 120 parking spaces, and features an underground storm water detention area.

Pinnacle Consulting and Construction Services of Newark, NJ provided construction management. Design consultants included Neglia Engineering of Mountainside for the athletic field and Netta Architects of Mountainside, NJ for the fieldhouse. The general contractor for the project was Grade Construction of Paterson, NJ. 

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New grant program authorizes Federal CARES Act funding to assist families of children with disabilities & special needs.

Union County, NJ – The Union County Freeholder Board is pleased to announce the new “Rest Easy Caregivers” grant opportunities for families in need of assistance in caring for children with disabilities and special needs during the COVID-19 outbreak. Approximately $1 million of Federal CARES Act dollars with fund the grant program.

Details on applying for a grant are available at ucnj.org/rest-easy-caregiver-grant. Additional questions about the program can be submitted by email to uccaresrespite@ucnj.org.

“The Rest Easy Caregivers grant program is designed to help families who have been impacted by the COVID 19 crisis to care for their children with disabilities,” said Freeholder Chairman Alexander Mirabella. “With a trained respite care worker to assist them, parents can make time to pursue employment opportunities and tend to tasks that require them to be outside of the home.”

 “The Freeholder board is dedicated to finding ways to help all of our residents during this time of crisis, and the new grant program focuses on the challenges faced by families with special needs children. It is the result of many conversations I have had with special education educators, parents and caregivers, who are searching for resources that support the ability of school-age special needs children and young adults to continue learning and making progress from home, until they can return to their classorooms. The funds will provide additional assistance to Union County students who are most in need, while offering caregivers an opportunity to pursue other obligations while the respite provider is there,” said Freeholder Sergio Granados, who is the liaison to the Human Services Advisory Committee.

The Rest Easy Caregivers grant program will provide for in-home respite services Monday through Saturday, with a limit of 10 hours weekly.

Expenses covered by the program also include administrative support and supplies needed for COVID-19 prevention.

The grant program covers all 21 municipalities; however, applications will be awarded on a first come, first served basis. Priority will be given to applicants residing in designated Communities of Opportunity, as identified in the 2019 Union County Department of Human Services Community Needs Assessment. The Communities of Opportunity include Elizabeth, Hillside, Linden, Plainfield, Roselle, Rahway, and the Township of Union.

For more information about programs and services for Union County residents with disabilities and special needs, visit the Office for Persons with Disabilities and Special Needs online or contact the Office Director, Manuel Ramirez, at mramirez@ucnj.org or 908-527-4807.

For more information and updates on all Union County services during the COVID-19 outbreak, including the Drive-Through Test Center at Kean University and the Mobile Test Unit walk-up sites, visit ucnj.org/covid19. General information about COVID-19 and updates on statewide vaccine planning are available through the New Jersey Department of Health at nj.gov/health.

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Union County, NJ – Union County residents who are looking for a way to commemorate Transgender Day of Remembrance are invited to join the Union County Freeholder Board, the family of transgender activist Marsha P. Johnson, the City of Elizabeth, the organization Garden State Equality, and the Union County Office of LGBTQ Affairs in building a monument to honor Union County’s own Marsha P. Johnson.

“As the final day in Transgender Awareness Week, the Day of Remembrance is a solemn reminder that everyone in our community has an equal right to live in safety and dignity,” said Freeholder Chairman Alexander Mirabella. “Marsh P. Johnson made equality her life’s work, and with this monument we carry on her message of freedom and liberty.”

“By honoring the memory of those we admire, public monuments reflect who we are. I am proud of our community for recognizing Marsh P. Johnson as a leader in the continued fight to realize the ideals of liberty and equality upon which our nation was founded,” said Freeholder Rebecca Williams, who is the liaison to the Union County LGBTQ Ad Hoc Committee.

Marsha P. Johnson was a pioneer of the Stonewall uprising, an Andy Warhol model, an actress, and a revolutionary activist. She is perhaps best known as one of the main instigators of the 1969 riots at the Stonewall Inn, widely considered to be the event that kicked off the modern LGBTQ rights movement. She died in 1992 at age 46.

The Freeholder Board and partners have been working toward the creation of a monument in her honor with the help of contributions from the community, and the participation of local artists.

To contribute to the Marsha P. Johnson monument online, visit GardenStateEquality.org or charity.gofundme.com/mpjstatue. Contributions in excess of costs will go to establish a scholarship fund.

Artists who interested in submitting a design for the monument can find the submission details online at the Union County Office of LGBTQ Affairs at ucnj.org/lgbtq, or contact Danni Newbury, Office Coordinator, at 908-527-4742 or dnewbury@ucnj.org.

For more information and updates on all Union County services during the COVID-19 outbreak, including the Drive-Through Test Center at Kean University and the Mobile Test Unit walk-up sites, visit ucnj.org/covid19. General information about COVID-19 and updates on statewide vaccine planning are available through the New Jersey Department of Health at nj.gov/health.

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Union County, NJ – The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders is pleased to announce that 13 artists from Union County have been selected as award winners in the 54th annual New Jersey Senior Citizen Art Show.

“On behalf of the Freeholder Board, I would like to congratulate our local artists for receiving awards in this statewide competition. They enrich our community through their talent and vision, and it is very gratifying to see Union County represented with top honors,” said Freeholder Chairman Alexander Mirabella.

To view the 2020 New Jersey Senior Art Show online visit NJSeniorArts.com. The virtual exhibit consists of first-place winners statewide, and will be available until October 2021.

The group of 13 Union County awardees includes two first-place winners. The awardees are:

• Marcia Haller (Cranford) – 1st Place, Acrylic by a Professional artist, for her painting, A Villa Borghese Muse
• Leona Seufert (Garwood) – 1st Place, Digital Art by a Professional artist, for her artwork, Life Goes On
• Janice Metzger (Westfield) – Second Place, Printmaking by a Professional artist, for her artwork, Rapa Nui Festival
• Anne Occi (Cranford) – Second Place, Watercolor by a Professional artist, for her painting, Shells & More Shells
• David Weisbrod (Union Twp.) – Second Place, Photography by a Non-Professional artist, for his photograph, Night Owl
• Roberta Zlatkin (Union Twp.) – Second Place, Mixed Media by a Professional artist, for her artwork, My Sanctuary
• Eileen Bonacci (Berkeley Heights) – Honorable Mention, Oil Painting by a Professional artist, for her work, Afternoon in Amsterdam
• Dante Bonardi (Garwood) – Honorable Mention, Watercolor by a Professional artist, for his painting, Going to Church
• Lynda DuBois-Jackson (Plainfield) – Honorable Mention, Craft by a Professional artist, for her artwork, Church Ladies
• Deborah Mainiero (Summit) – Honorable Mention, Sculpture by a Non-Professional artist, for her sculpture, Abstract Flower
• Nancy Ori (Berkeley Heights) – Honorable Mention, Photography by a Professional artist, for her photograph, Glass Ceiling
• Barbara Uhr (Westfield) – Honorable Mention, Pastel by a Professional artist, for her artwork, At the Shore
• Catherine Varnelas-Smith (Scotch Plains) – Honorable Mention, Digital Art by a Non-Professional artist, for her artwork, Doors Before Corona: Hotel rooms I’ve stayed in, in numerical order

The annual Senior Art Show is a co-sponsored project of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts and Mercer County’s Division of Culture & Heritage, funded by the Council on the Arts with additional support from Mercer County and the New Jersey Association of Area Agencies on Aging.

It is the culmination of a year of county-based senior citizen art shows held throughout the state. The artwork was created by professional and non-professional artists ages 60 and older. A panel of three art experts juried the show.

The annual Union County Senior Art Show is hosted by the Union County Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs, in the Department of Parks and Recreation. For more information about more programs, events and online resources during the COVID-19 crisis visit online at ucnj.org/cultural, call 908-558-2550, or email culturalinfo@ucnj.org.

For more information and updates on all Union County services during the COVID-19 outbreak, including the Drive-Through Test Center at Kean University and the Mobile Test Unit walk-up sites, visit ucnj.org/covid19. General information about COVID-19 and updates on statewide vaccine planning are available through the New Jersey Department of Health at nj.gov/health.

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Union County, NJ – Union County students can explore science topics at home with the help of free kits assembled by Union County 4-H, a youth development program that engages K-12 students in hands-on learning and civic service while practicing teamwork,  organization, public speaking and other important life skills.

Union County 4-H is run by the Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Union County under the Rutgers New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station, and is supported in part by the Freeholder Board.

“On behalf of the Freeholder Board, I want to thank the staff of the Extension for assembling the kits and continuing to provide enriching new experiences to Union County students during the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Freeholder Chairman Alexander Mirabella. “We are very proud to support 4-H and all of the Extension programs.”

Each kit provides students with simple materials for building lava lamps and balloon rockets, baking bread and making meals, and more.

The Extension staff has also created how-to videos and handouts to go with the kits. To view a sample video, visit the Elizabeth Public Library on Facebook.

To request a kit, contact the Elizabeth Library Children’s Department at CFlores@elizpl.org, or contact the Rahway Library Children’s Department at childrens@rahwaylibrary.org.

The Extension has developed several new virtual programs to continue its public education mission during the COVID-19 outbreak, including the 4-H from Home interactive webinar series. The Extension is also hosting a food security current webinar series for teens presented by the World Food Prize New Jersey Youth Institute. Both series run through December.

Union County 4-H belongs to the national 4-H youth program, the largest youth development program in the United States. Participation in 4-H is associated with better grades at school, and a stronger interest in taking science classes, attending college, and contributing to the community. A recent Tufts University study found that as a group, girls who join 4-H clubs are especially likely to demonstrate positive behaviors.

Union County 4-H is run by the Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Union County and supported in part by the Freeholder Board, with offices at the Union County Complex at 300 North Avenue East in Westfield. For more information on how to join Union County 4-H, contact Union County 4-H Agent James Nichnadowicz at 908-654-9854 or jnichnadowicz@ucnj.org.

For information about all Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Union County programs for youth and adults ucnj.or\g/rce.

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Distribution is a joint effort with Community FoodBank of New Jersey. Produce will be distributed on a first come-first served basis.

Union County, NJ – The Union County Freeholder Board announced the County will hold an emergency Thanksgiving walk-up food distribution for Union County residents to aid those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic on Saturday, November 21^st, beginning at 1 p.m. at Union County Division of Social Services, located at 342 Westminster Avenue in Elizabeth.

The event is open to all Union County residents. The first 500 people will receive a special holiday food box. Food will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis and no registration is required. The event will take place rain or shine.

The food distribution is being coordinated by the County of Union and the Community FoodBank of New Jersey.

“These ongoing food distributions have provided a lifeline to those who are struggling with the economic impacts of the COVID-19 crisis,” said Freeholder Chairman Alexander Mirabella. “With the approaching Thanksgiving holiday, we are working hard to assist to as many residents as possible in Union County.”

“This walk-up distribution will help residents affected by the pandemic who may not have access to a vehicle. We strive to provide all residents with the necessary resources and especially now that the weather is getting colder and the holidays are approaching,” said Freeholder Sergio Granados who also serves as Liaison to the Human Services Advisory Board. “We thank the Community FoodBank of New Jersey and volunteers involved in coordinating this effort.”

“Food insecurity in New Jersey is projected to increase by 56% due to the COVID-19 pandemic, so more residents than ever before may not have access to holiday meals this Thanksgiving,” said Carlos Rodriguez, President & CEO of the Community FoodBank of New Jersey. “In response, CFBNJ expects to provide 10,000 more turkeys and roasters statewide than last year, which we will distribute with the help of our committed partners. I thank the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders for their ongoing partnership and their tireless efforts to ensure nutritious meals for those in need this holiday season and throughout the pandemic.”

This event is walk-up only and residents wishing to pick up food should bring one proof of New Jersey residency.

This event will run in compliance with state COVID-19 orders, regarding social distancing and other protocols. Masks are required.

For questions and more information, residents may call the UCDHS Director’s Action Line at 888-845-3434 or 908-558-2288.

To learn more about the Village Super Market, visit: https://www.myvillagesupermarket.com/.

For more information and updates on all Union County services and resources during the COVID-19 outbreak, including guidance for using the Drive-Through Test Center at Kean University and the Mobile Test Unit walk-up sites, the new Union County COVID-19 website at ucnj.org/covid19.

For general information about COVID-19 and phone contacts for 24/7 assistance with questions, visit the New Jersey Department of Health at nj.gov/health. 

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Distribution is a joint effort with Community FoodBank of New Jersey. Produce will be distributed on a first come-first served basis.

Union County, NJ – The Union County Freeholder Board announced the County will hold an emergency drive-up food distribution for Union County residents to aid those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic on Saturday, November 21^st, beginning at 9:00 a.m. at the eastern parking lot at the Kean University campus, 1000 Morris Avenue in Union Township. Participants should follow signs posted on Morris Avenue to enter the campus.  The food distribution will be first-come, first-served and no registration is required.

The food distribution is being sponsored by Union County and Univision and is an ongoing coordinated partnership between the County and the Community FoodBank of New Jersey.

“Union County recognizes the ongoing need for these drive-up food distributions,” said Freeholder Chairman Alexander Mirabella. “Our residents continue to feel the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, and food insecurity remains a concern. We are proud to provide this valuable service to those in need.”

“We thank our partner, the Community FoodBank of New Jersey as well as Univision and the volunteers involved in coordinating this effort,” said Freeholder Sergio Granados who also serves as Liaison to the Human Services Advisory Board. “We will continue our work to ensure that residents receive the necessary resources to support them during this time.”

Residents who wish to pick up food must arrive in a car; walk-ups will not be accommodated.

Upon arrival, each driver will have to present identification with their name and address and indicate how many people reside in their household. Recipients will receive an emergency box of non-perishable items and fresh produce, with enough to sustain a family for several days. Please note that only one box of food will be provided per vehicle. This event will take place, rain or shine.

“Food insecurity in New Jersey is projected to increase by 56% due to the COVID-19 pandemic, so more residents than ever before may not have access to holiday meals this Thanksgiving,” said Carlos Rodriguez, President & CEO of the Community FoodBank of New Jersey. “In response, CFBNJ expects to provide 10,000 more turkeys and roasters statewide than last year, which we will distribute with the help of our committed partners. I thank the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders for their ongoing partnership and their tireless efforts to ensure nutritious meals for those in need this holiday season and throughout the pandemic.”

This event will run in compliance with state COVID-19 orders, regarding social distancing and other protocols. All recipients must remain in their cars with windows rolled up at all times, otherwise masks are required. Food boxes will be placed in the trunk or truck bed of the vehicle by volunteers.

For a list of all future Food Distribution events, visit: https://ucnj.org/covid19/food-distribution-events/.

For questions and more information, residents may call the UCDHS Director’s Action Line at 888-845-3434 or 908-558-2288.

To learn more about the Community FoodBank of New Jersey, visit: https://cfbnj.org/.

For more information and updates on all Union County services and resources during the COVID-19 outbreak, including guidance for using the Drive-Through Test Center at Kean University and the Mobile Test Unit walk-up sites, the new Union County COVID-19 website at ucnj.org/covid19.

For general information about COVID-19 and phone contacts for 24/7 assistance with questions, visit the New Jersey Department of Health at nj.gov/health.

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Union County, NJ – The Freeholder Board invites all Union County seniors and their caregivers, friends, and neighbors to join “Online with Aging,” a live, online presentation about programs and services for seniors. Online with Aging will be held in English and Spanish on Zoom on Friday, December 11, beginning at 10:00 a.m. A link to join is posted on the Union County Division on Aging web page at ucnj/org/aging.

Participants are reminded to download Zoom before joining.

“The Freeholder Board has been reaching out to engage and assist seniors throughout the COVID-19 crisis, and the interactive Zoom format provides another pathway for seniors and their caregivers to connect with professionals for accurate, reliable information and guidance,” said Freeholder Chairman Alexander Mirabella. “I encourage everyone with an interest in senior issues to join the Online with Aging conversation.”

Online with Aging participants who have questions about senior services will be able to speak directly with specialists in the Union County Division on Aging and Disability Resource Connection during the Zoom event.

Topics of discussion will include many senior services available in Union County, including the Jersey Assistance for Community Caregiving program, Respite Care program, and Medicaid Managed Long Term Services & Supports as well as adult day services, home delivered meals, and information about the Community FoodBank of New Jersey in Union County.

Online with Aging will also cover Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged & Disabled PAAD/Lifeline, Senior Gold, Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, and Specified Low Income Medicare Beneficiary Program, among others.

The Division on Aging/ADRC is part of the Union County Department of Human Services, and is the federally recognized Area Agency on Aging for Union County. The nationwide Area Agency on Aging “on-the-ground” model was established uner the 1973 Older Americans Act, with the goal of helping seniores live independently, and with dignity, in their communities.

As an Area Agency on Aging, the Division on Aging is authorized to issue contracts for senior service providers including health aide/homemakers, nurse visits, social work visits, hospice, home delivered meals, kosher home delivered meals, congregate nutrition, caregiver services, legal services, information & assistance, social/medical adult day services, residential maintenance, emergency energy assistance, telephone reassurance, grocery shopping, transportation, grandparents raising grandchildren, and much more.

Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Division’s Aging Services Kiosk and other in-person outreach events have been canceled until further notice.

For more information vist online at ucnj.org/aging or call contact the Division on Aging at 908-527-4870. Para español, llama 908-527-4863.

For more information and updates on all Union County services during the COVID-19 outbreak, including the Drive-Through Test Center at Kean University and the Mobile Test Unit walk-up sites, visit ucnj.org/covid19. General information about COVID-19 and updates on statewide vaccine planning are available through the New Jersey Department of Health at nj.gov/health.

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Union County, NJ – The Union County Board of Elections reminds Union County voters who received a ballot cure letter that the deadline to cure their ballot is tomorrow, November 18, 2020 at noon.

The letters were sent to voters who took their Vote-by-Mail ballot to a polling place on Election Day but did not sign the log book, as required by state law.

Letters were also sent to voters whose signature on their Vote-by-Mail certificate envelope did not match their signature on file.

“If you received a cure letter, please take this opportunity to include your vote in the final results of the 2020 General Election,” said Board of Elections Administrator Nicole DiRado

Cure letters can be returned in person to the Board of Elections offices at 271 North Broad Street in Elizabeth, faxed to 908-527-4127, or emailed to ballotcure@ucnj.org

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

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