Nationally recognized speaker Pat Bohse will offer guidance on long term viability for local non-profit organizations.
Union County, NJ –The Union County Board of County Commissioners invites local non-profit organizations to attend Succession Planning – The Journey, a free professional development session on Wednesday, October 27 from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM. Pat Bohse, President of Bohse & Associates, will present the program online through Zoom.
“Every organization needs to incorporate succession planning for long-term viability, and this workshop is designed to provide Union County grantees and other non-profits with reliable guidance that can help them continue to fulfill their community mission through the years,” said Commissioner Board Chairman Alexander Mirabella.
Organizations that have received funding through Union County’s Local Arts, History, and HEART grant programs are especially encouraged to attend the workshop. Other non-profit organizations are also welcome.
Succession planning enables organizations to prepare ahead of time when key staff members retire or leave due to family obligations, health issues or other circumstances. Ensuring a smooth transition of leadership roles is crucial for long term survival.
A nationally recognized speaker with more than 30 years of experience in advising non-profits on sustainable growth, Ms. Bohse will guide attendees on key aspects of succession planning.
Succession Planning – The Journey is funded in part by a grants from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, and the New Jersey Historical Commission, a division of the Department of State.
For more information, contact the Union County Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs, a division of the Department of Parks and Recreation, at culturalinfo@ucnj.org or 908-558-2550.
For information and updates on all Union County services during the COVID-19 outbreak, including free vaccination, free testing, emergency food distribution and other support services, visit ucnj.org/covid19. General information about COVID-19 is available through the New Jersey Department of Health at nj.gov/health.
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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 – Union County Clerk Joanne Rajoppi announces that the County Clerk’s Elections Offices in Elizabeth and Westfield will be open for extended hours on Saturday, October 30, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for anyone seeking to obtain a Vote-by-Mail ballot for the 2021 General Election.
Office visitors must follow all COVID-19 prevention rules, including masks and social distance.
“The additional Saturday hours will help ensure that all Union County voters can participate in the 2021 General Election during this important gubernatorial election year,” said Union County Clerk Joanne Rajoppi. “My staff is also available by phone and email to assist voters with any questions or concerns they may have.”
The County Clerk’s Main Office at 2 Broad Street in Elizabeth will be open for extra hours from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 30, to assist Union County voters.
The County Clerk’s Annex Office at 300 North Avenue East in Westfield will be open for regular Saturday hours from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 30.
For more information about early voting and other matters pertaining to the 2021 General Election visit the County Clerk’s elections website, unioncountyvotes.com, download the Union County Votes mobile app, or contact the Elections Division at 908-527-4996 or ucvote@ucnj.org.
For more information about all County Clerk programs and services, visit online at ucnj.org/county-clerk or call 908-527-4787.
For information and updates on all Union County services during the COVID-19 outbreak, including free vaccination, free testing, emergency food distribution and other support services, visit ucnj.org/covid19. General information about COVID-19 is available through the New Jersey Department of Health at nj.gov/health.
The last paper shredding event of 2021 is for Union County residents only.
Union County, NJ – Union County residents can bring their personal documents and sensitive papers to the last free paper shredding event of 2021, sponsored by the Union County Board of County Commissioners. The event will take place, rain or shine, on Saturday, October 30, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Nokia corporate campus, located at 600 Mountain Avenue in New Providence.
The free shredding service will resume next spring after a seasonal hiatus during the winter.
“The free shredding service makes it easy and convenient for Union County residents to dispose of sensitive documents while also supporting our countywide recycling efforts. We encourage everyone to participate, particularly since this is the last shredding event of 2021,” said Commissioner Board Chairman Alexander Mirabella.
The free shredding event begins at 9:00 a.m. and is scheduled to conclude at 1:00 p.m., but may finish earlier if the shredding trucks fill up to capacity.
The event is drive-up only. Ample signage will be posted to direct drivers from the entrance of the Nokia campus to the site.
Participants are reminded pre-shredded, damp, or wet paper will not be accepted. Bindings, large plastic or metal clips, and other paraphernalia should be removed.
Drivers must remain in their cars while staff unloads their papers, which are shredded on site in a mobile shredding truck.
As a precaution against COVID-19, participants should keep their windows rolled up and wear a face mask.
Union County’s free shedding events are intended for personal, sensitive documents only. Residents can recycle magazines, junk mail and other waste paper with their municipal recycling program. For information, contact the municipal recycling coordinator.
For more information on all recycling programs hosted by Union County, visit ucnj.org/recycle or call the Union County Recycling Hotline at 908-654-9889.
For the latest news and updates on all municipal and countywide recycling programs in Union County, download the free Recycle Coach app. More information is available at ucnj.org/recycling/recycle-coach-app.
Quick links to all Union County environmental programs and activities are available at ucnj.org/green-connection.
The mobile paper shredding program is paid for through Recycling Enhancement Act Grant funds, which are applied for by Union County and received from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.
For information and updates on all Union County services during the COVID-19 outbreak, including the Union County COVID-19 Test Center at Kean University, the Mobile Test Unit, vaccination information, emergency food distribution and other support services, visit ucnj.org/covid19. General information about COVID-19 is available through the New Jersey Department of Health at nj.gov/health.
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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.
Bring any gun, in any condition, and receive up to $250 – no questions asked!
Union County, NJ – The Board of County Commissioners reminds residents that those with unwanted guns in their possession can earn up to $250 per weapon by participating in the upcoming Union County Gun Amnesty Buyback program, scheduled for Saturday, October 23, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Three convenient locations will be available for those turning in guns.
No questions will be asked, and guns in any condition will be accepted. All persons turning in a gun may do so anonymously.
“We will take any gun, regardless of how it came into your possession. Amnesty buyback programs are needed now more than ever, as communities in New Jersey and across the country face a new wave of deadly gun violence,” said Union County Commissioner Chairman Alexander Mirabella. “We hope this event raises awareness about the importance of getting unwanted guns off our streets and out of our neighborhoods.”
“Gun buyback programs are an important opportunity for the community and law enforcement to collaborate on an initiative to reduce violent crime,” said Union County Prosecutor William Daniel. “We encourage Union County residents to participate in the gun amnesty program on October 23rd and decrease the number of unwanted firearms in their communities.”
The buyback locations for the October 23 event are:
Elizabeth: Master’s Table Christian Fellowship, 207-211 Bond Street
Plainfield: Shiloh Baptist Church, 515-521 West Fourth Street
Westfield: Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church, 506 Westfield Avenue
As a reminder, each location will be available from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on October 23, on a walk-in basis. No appointment or pre-registration is needed, and no questions will be asked.
Participants in the Union County Amnesty Gun Buyback program may bring up to three weapons for reimbursement.
Those arriving on foot should convey their weapon in a sturdy, closed container. Persons arriving by car must keep the container in their trunk while in transit.
To reduce the risk of theft or mishap, participants are also advised to proceed directly to the drop-off location, without making any stops for errands or social calls.
COVID-19 safety protocols will be observed at these events. Please be prepared to wear a mask indoors.
The Union County Gun Amnesty Buyback program is supported by the Union County Board of County Commissioners and sponsored by the Union County Prosecutor and the Union County Sheriff with the Union County Division of Police and the police departments of the cities of Elizabeth, Plainfield, and Westfield.
For questions about the buyback event, call the Union County Department of Public Safety at 908-654-9816.
For more information and updates on all Union County services during the COVID-19 outbreak, including free vaccination, free testing, emergency food distribution and other support services, visit ucnj.org/covid19. General information about COVID-19 is available through the New Jersey Department of Health at nj.gov/health.
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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 – On Tuesday, October 19 at 6:30 p.m. the Union County Board of County Commissioners will present a virtual town hall to inform residents about resources available to them for recovery from Tropical Storm Ida. Union County is one of 12 counties in New Jersey to be given a federal Major Disaster Declaration after the storm struck in September.
The Town Hall will be live streamed on Facebook and Zoom. To register for the event and submit questions, visit Union County online at ucnj.org/ida.
“Thousands of Union County residents have applied for recovery assistance after Tropical Storm Ida struck our community, and we want to help ensure that everyone knows how to access those resources,” said Commissioner Board Chairman Alexander Mirabella, who will host the event.
Topics covered during the Town Hall include FEMA applications, SNAP benefits, home repairs, other damage claims and more.
Along with Union County personnel, representatives from FEMA and the New Jersey SNAP food assistance program will also participate. A live question-and-answer session will be part of the program.
For more information about recovery resources in Union County, visit ucnj.org/ida.
For information and updates on all Union County services during the COVID-19 outbreak, including free vaccination, free testing, emergency food distribution and other support services, visit ucnj.org/covid19. General information about COVID-19 is available through the New Jersey Department of Health at nj.gov/health.
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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.
Annual “Four Centuries in a Weekend” event includes more than 30 local historic sites.
Union County, NJ – Union County’s annual “Four Centuries in a Weekend: A Journey through Union County’s History,” is back this year on Saturday, October 16 and Sunday, October 17 from noon to 5:00 p.m. each day. The weekend of activities features special events for all ages at more than 30 historic sites throughout Union County.
“This year marks the return of Four Centuries after last year’s hiatus, and we encourage all residents to take this opportunity to explore the many historic treasures we have here in Union County,” said Commissioner Board Chairman Alexander Mirabella.
Many of the Four Centuries sites will feature special programming and activities this weekend, including:
Dr. William Robertson Plantation-Museum in Clark: Experience an immersive World War II program presented by B. Historical, including military vehicles, a full working Signal Corps display and message center, and a presentation about WACS, WAVES and the Civil Defense.
Woodruff House/Eaton Store Museum in Hillside: Tour the historic house and store, visit the Phil Rizzuto All Sports Exhibit on the site featuring baseball great and Hillside native, “Scooter” Phil Rizzuto, and stop by the Apple Festival to purchase seasonal items including apples, donuts and more.
Merchants and Drovers Tavern in Rahway: Explore this 18th century tavern, museum, and selected gravesites in the adjacent Rahway Cemetery. Among those buried at the cemetery is Abraham Clark, a signer of the Declaration of Independence.
The Carter House in Summit: Shutterbugs are welcome at this historic home featuring period furniture and accents, a colonial kitchen complete with hearth, a local history library, artwork, and a shop featuring handmade items and locally themed gifts. Be sure to stop by the Summit Fire Department history museum housed in the garage, highlighted by a 1920s Chemical Engine.
Caldwell Parsonage in Union: Children can learn to play colonial games and make souvenir tricorn hats, colonial bonnets, and church dolls at his historic home occupied by Revolutionary War leader Reverend James Caldwell and his wife, Hannah, whose shooting following the Battle of Springfield in 1780 is featured on the Union County Seal. Interpreter Doc Burkhardt will “appear” as Reverend Caldwell. Visit the interactive Lenape exhibit, learn an authentic fry bread recipe, and view a new exhibit of everyday Caldwell-era dress.
Four Centuries in a Weekend is funded in part by a grant from the New Jersey Historical Commission, part of the Division of Cultural Affairs in the Department of State, and is organized by the Union County Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs.
For free copies of the Four Centuries in a Weekend tour booklet, map and further information, call the Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs at 908-558-2550 (NJ Relay users dial 711), or email culturalinfo@ucnj.org.
Complete details about Four Centuries in a weekend are also available online at ucnj.org/4c.
The Union County Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs is a division of the Union County Department of Parks and Recreation. For more information about all activities and programs of the Parks Department visit ucnj.org/parks-recreation.
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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.
Free concert sponsored by the Commissioner Board in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month 2021
Union County, NJ – The Union County Board of County Commissioners informs residents that the “Concert in the Park,” scheduled for October 16th has been rescheduled due to impending inclement weather. The new date for the “Concert in the Park” is Saturday, October 23 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. outdoors at Union County’s Warinanco Sports Center, located at 1 Park Drive in Warinanco Park, in Roselle. This free musical celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month will feature the Hector Morales Salsa Band.
The first 150 participants will receive a free food voucher for use at the concert.
The free concert caps a month of Hispanic Heritage Month activities sponsored by the Commissioner Board, including the raising of the County’s first ever Hispanic Heritage flag at the County Courthouse in Elizabeth, a family movie night double feature at Plainfield High School in Plainfield, a family fun day at Rahway River Park in Rahway, and a countywide virtual art exhibit.
“The Commissioner Board is proud to support Hispanic Heritage Month and encourage people from all walks of life to unite in the enjoyment of cultural events, in recognition of the leading role of the Hispanic community throughout Union County,” said Commissioner Board Chairman Alexander Mirabella.
“It is fitting to conclude our series of Hispanic Heritage Month in Union County with music, the great uniter of people all over the world,” said Commissioner Sergio Granados. “I am proud to be one of almost 200,000 Hispanic residents that make Union County a wonderful place to live, and I welcome this opportunity to share Hispanic culture throughout the community.”
“As a Cuban-American woman, I am proud to work with my colleagues on the Commissioner Board to help foster appreciation for the diverse cultures that contribute so much to the Union County community,” said Commissioner Lourdes Leon. “We are all looking forward to a wonderful event.”
In addition to showcasing the Hector Morales Salsa Band, Concert in the Park will feature an awards ceremony recognizing the contributions of three outstanding members of the Hispanic community in Union County: George A. Castro II, owner of the Premier Homes real estate firm in Roselle Park; Juanita Vargas, Vice President of Programs and Operations at United Way of Greater Union County; and Union County Undersheriff Amilcar “Mickey” Colon.
Food trucks will be on site and residents are welcome to bring their own picnic.
Union County residents seeking to be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus can use Union County’s free vaccination service, available at the site from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. COVID-19 tests will also be available free of charge to Union County residents.
More information about Union County’s free COVID-19 vaccination service is available at ucnj.org/vax.
For more information regarding the Hispanic Heritage month and related events, please contact Nathalie Alcaide-Hernandez by email at nahernandez@ucnj.org or by phone at 908-527-4880.
For information and updates on all Union County services during the COVID-19 outbreak, including free vaccination, free testing, emergency food distribution and other support services, visit ucnj.org/covid19. General information about COVID-19 is available through the New Jersey Department of Health at nj.gov/health.
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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.
The General Election will be held on Tuesday, November 2.
Union County, NJ – Union County Clerk Joanne Rajoppi reminds voters that their Vote-by-Mail ballot comes in a bright yellow mailing envelope, which contains their ballot, an instructional brochure, a certificate envelope, and a postage-paid envelope for returning their ballot. The certificate envelope is designed to ensure privacy for Vote-by-Mail users.
Voters can choose to return their Vote-by-Mail ballot by U.S. Post. Voters can also deposit their Vote-by-Mail ballot in a designated drop-off box, or hand deliver it to the County Clerk’s offices or the Board of Elections.
“I would also like to advise voters that they may see a party affiliation box to check on their certificate envelope,” explained Ms. Rajoppi. “It is only necessary to fill out that section for Primary elections. As we are now in the General Election phase of the 2021 cycle, voters can leave their party affiliation blank.”
Ms. Rajoppi also advises Vote-by-Mail users to return their ballots as soon as possible, in order to avoid last minute delays.
For more elections information, including drop box and office locations, visit the County Clerk’s unioncountyvotes.com elections website, download the Union County Votes app, or contact the Elections Division at 908-527-4996 or ucvote@ucnj.org.
For more information about all County Clerk programs and services, visit ucnj.org/county-clerk or call 908-527-4787.
For information and updates on all Union County services during the COVID-19 outbreak, including the Union County COVID-19 Test Center at Kean University, the Mobile Test Unit, vaccination information, emergency food distribution and other support services, visit ucnj.org/covid19. General information about COVID-19 is available through the New Jersey Department of Health at nj.gov/health.
Masker’s Barn is one of the many restored buildings that populate the historic Deserted Village of Feltville (credit: County of Union, NJ).
Enjoy seasonal and historical activities for all ages at the Deserted Village of Feltville in Union County.
Union County, NU — The Deserted Village of Feltville will once again host an annual open house featuring colonial games, cider pressing, an archaeological activity and guided tours as part of Union County’s Four Centuries in a Weekend event this Saturday and Sunday, October 16 and 17, from noon to 5:00 p.m. each day.
All activities for the Four Centuries weekend are rain or shine, and most are free of charge. Enter the Deserted Village from Cataract Hollow Road, off of Glenside Avenue (use GPS address 1 Cataract Hollow Road, Berkeley Heights). Free parking is available at the entrance to the site.
Visitors can pick up a free self-tour guidebook at the parking lot, or use their cell phones to take an audio tour. A list of activities will be available at the reception table.
This year, the Deserted Village will feature new attractions including special presentations by a historian and an archaeologist, and a new display of historical photos.
“Preserving the Deserted Village has been a rewarding experience, and it is very gratifying to see tens of thousands of Union County residents come to enjoy and appreciate this unique historical site each year with family and friends,” said Union County Commissioner Board Chairman Alexander Mirabella. “This year, visitors will also have a chance to view restoration work in progress.”
The Deserted Village of Feltville is located in Union County’s Watchung Reservation. It was established in 1845 by the entrepreneur David Felt, who built a paper mill, housing for workers, and other buildings for communal use.
As part of the weekend’s festivities, the “ghost” of David Felt will stroll the grounds of the Deserted Village and converse with visitors, telling tales of the factory town he built and recounting memories of the people who worked in his mill, on his farm, and in his store and school.
At 1:00 p.m. each day, Mr. Felt will also offer a 20-minute long armchair tour from the porch of his general store.
Activities for children will include old-fashioned games on the Deserted Village’s grass tennis court, pumpkin painting, using a quill pen and ink to write, and searching for artifacts at the site of the Felt house.
A small apple orchard has been recreated along Cataract Hollow Road to recall the 600-acre farm established by Mr. Felt to provide food for the villagers. A hands-on demonstration of apples being pressed into cider will be ongoing throughout the Four Centuries weekend.
Visitors of all ages can also bring their “Passport to Your National Parks” to the General Store and get it stamped, in recognition of Union County as one of 14 counties included in the Crossroads of the American Revolution National Heritage Area.
While at the General Store, visitors are invited to view exhibits of artifacts, photographs and maps depicting the history of the Deserted Village across four centuries.
Nostalgic candy, snacks, toys and games will be on sale at the store. Families are also invited to pack a picnic and use one of the nearby picnic tables.
The beautifully restored circa-1882 Masker’s Barn carriage house will be open for the weekend. Visitors can tour the premises and view a photo display celebrating the 100-year anniversary of the Union County Parks System.
Visitors are also welcome to linger outside Masker’s Barn and roast marshmallows around a campfire with the ghost of the original caretaker.
Moving even farther back in time, visitors can take a short walk to a small family graveyard on a hillside just beyond the General Store. John Willcocks, a New Jersey militia soldier who fought in the Revolutionary War along with General George Washington’s regular army, will be there writing his will and telling stories of relatives buried at the site.
The Deserted Village has seen many changes since its origin as David Felt’s business enterprise. Over the years it has been used as a resort, an artists’ retreat, and relief housing during the Great Depression.
By the 1970’s the Deserted Village was all but forgotten. Fortunately, restoration work has been ongoing during the 21st century. Among other recent projects, a $450,000 grant from the NJ Historic Trust has gone to the stabilization, restoration and rehabilitation of Cottage 7 and Cottage 4.
Several researchers, both self-taught and professional, have also uncovered tantalizing details about the fascinating story of people who have lived, worked and even died at the site.
Special programming on October 16 and 17 will provide visitors with an up-close look at some of their work, through the eyes of historian Priscilla Hayes and archaeologist Carissa Scarpa.
On Saturday, October 16 at 2:00 p.m., Ms. Scarpa will discuss archaeological investigations at the homestead of the Raddin-Badgley, family and Ms. Hayes will add three mysteries from Village history to the presentation.
On Sunday, October 17 at 2:00 p.m., Ms. Hayes will describe life in the late 1800’s when the Deserted Village served as a summer resort called Glenside Park, with Ms. Scarpa providing additional details from the archaeological record.
Priscilla Hayes inherited her lifelong love of this area from her grandfather, historian and genealogist Edwin Baldwin of Summit, who took her and her siblings there as children. She has been using her skills as a freelance writer and retired attorney to author a book describing how this one small village illuminates nearly all of New Jersey history.
Carissa Scarpa started her archaeological work at Feltville in 2000 as part of an undergraduate field school with Montclair State University. She completed her Master’s thesis on the Raddin-Badgley House site at Feltville in 2017. A Cultural Resource Management professional for more than 20 years, she currently oversees National Historic Preservation Act compliance for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District.
For more information about the Deserted Village of Feltville, visit the Union County Department of Parks and Recreation online at ucnj.org/dv.
Details about programs and activities at 30 other historical sites participating in the Four Centuries in a Weekend event are available at ucnj.org/4c.
For locations, hours, special events and other details about more than 30 other historical sites participating in Four Centuries in a Weekend this year, visit the Union County Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs ucnj.org/parks-recreation/cultural-heritage-affairs or call (908) 558-2550.
For information and updates on all Union County services during the COVID-19 outbreak, including free vaccination, free testing, emergency food distribution and other support services, visit ucnj.org/covid19. General information about COVID-19 is available through the New Jersey Department of Health at nj.gov/health.
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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 received Watts Foundation grant to add new water element.
Union County, NJ – The Union County Board of County Commissioners is pleased to announce that a new water element has been added to the Sensory Friendly Trail, through a grant awarded by the Blanche M. and George L. Watts Mountainside Community Foundation to the Trailside Museum Association.
The Sensory Friendly Trail is located on the grounds of the Trailside Nature and Science Center in Union County’s Watchung Reservation, at 452 New Providence Road in Mountainside. Admission to Trailside and its ground is free, and free parking is located on site.
“This grant will enable the Sensory Friendly Trail to provide additional sensory experiences and new opportunities to explore the beautiful natural surroundings at the Trailside Nature and Science Center,” said Union County Commissioner Board Chairman Alexander Mirabella. “On behalf of the Board, I thank the Watts Foundation for their generous contribution, and the Trailside Museum Association for their dedication to nature education and conservation.”
The Watts Foundation grant provided for the installation of a rock water fountain powered by solar panels. The Union County Department of Parks and Recreation provided new plantings of evergreen trees, native shrubs and plants, and flowers to compliment the sights and sounds of the water fountain.
The trees have created a natural barrier from the nearby road and traffic. The new solar panels provide a teaching opportunity, and the additional, shrubs and flowers add color and provide shelter and food for wildlife.
“With these new additions to the Sensory Friendly Trail, we continue to build inclusion into Union County’s public recreation resources, and foster an environment that reflects our diverse population,” said Union County Commissioner Sergio Granados. “Using solar energy instead of fossil fuels also helps to reinforce Trailside’s mission of conservation and sustainability education.”
The new water element and solar panels were installed by company The Pond Builders, which also created a stream on the Trailside grounds.
The Sensory Friendly Trail opened in 2018 as a way to provide equal access and inclusion to Union County residents. It is designed to meet the physical, social, and cognitive needs of different age groups, including kiosks highlighting the area’s natural and human history, guide ropes with braille signage for visually impaired visitors, musical components, and a sensory play area in the central gazebo with musical instruments to encourage exploration.
Visitors can walk the 0.3 mile Sensory Friendly Trail from dawn to dusk at no cost. The Trailside Nature and Science Center is also open free of charge. Visit ucnj.org/trailside for hours. Please be aware that masks are requested indoors.
For more information about the Watchung Reservation Sensory Trail and the Trailside Museum Association, visit ucnj.org/parks-recreation or call Patricia Bertsch, Director at 908-789-3670.
For information and updates on all Union County services during the COVID-19 outbreak, including the Union County COVID-19 Test Center at Kean University, the Mobile Test Unit, vaccination information, emergency food distribution and other support services, visit ucnj.org/covid19. General information about COVID-19 is available through the New Jersey Department of Health at nj.gov/health.
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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 – Union County Clerk Joanne Rajoppi announces that the County Clerk’s Elections Offices in Elizabeth and Westfield will be open for extended hours on Saturday, October 30, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for anyone seeking to obtain a Vote-by-Mail ballot for the 2021 General Election.
The last paper shredding event of 2021 is for Union County residents only.
Union County, NJ – On Tuesday, October 19 at 6:30 p.m. the Union County Board of County Commissioners will present a virtual town hall to inform residents about resources available to them for recovery from Tropical Storm Ida. Union County is one of 12 counties in New Jersey to be given a federal Major Disaster Declaration after the storm struck in September.
Annual “Four Centuries in a Weekend” event includes more than 30 local historic sites.
The General Election will be held on Tuesday, November 2.
Union County received Watts Foundation grant to add new water element.