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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

Contact:  Angela Lazzari, Office of Township Clerk

 

Autumn Lake Healthcare

35 Cottage Street

Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922

Phone: (908) 897-1000

 

Clark

430 Westfield Avenue
Clark, NJ 07066
Phone: (732) 388-3600
Contact:  Nancy Raymond, Health Officer

 

Cranford

8 Springfield Avenue

Cranford, NJ 07016
Phone: (908) 709-7200; Fax: (908) 276-7664

Contact:  Patty

 

Elizabeth

Miller Evans Logan Recreation Center

161-163 First Street

This Friday 3 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Saturday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Sunday Closed

Monday 10:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.

 

Elmora Racquet Club

23 Fernwood Terrace

(908) 820-2860

Monday through Friday 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Saturday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Sunday Closed

 

Peterstown Community Center

408 Palmer Street

(908) 820-4288

Monday through Friday 12 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Saturday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Sunday Closed

 

 

 

Fanwood

Chelsea Senior Living Center

295 South Ave.

(908) 654-5200

Open daily 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.

 

Linden

Linden Public Library

31 East Henry Street

Operating Hours

Monday -Thursday: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Friday: 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Saturday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Sunday Closed

 

John T. Gregorio Recreation Center

330 Helen Street

Operating Hours

Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday Closed

 

Linden Multi-Purpose Center

1025 John Street

Operating Hours

Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Tuesday, Thursday:  9:00 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday Closed

 

Plainfield

Plainfield Senior Center

400 East Front Street

(908) 753-3506

Open daily 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

 

 

Rahway

Rahway Library

5075, 2 City Hall Plaza,

Rahway, NJ 07065

(732) 340-1551

Monday, Wednesday & Thursday 9am-8pm

Tuesday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Sunday Closed

 

 

 

Rahway Recreation Center

275 E Milton Ave

Rahway, NJ 07065

(732) 669-3600

Monday-Friday 7 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Saturday 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Sunday Closed

Roselle Park

Cassano Center

314 Chestnut Street

Roselle Park, NJ 07204

(908) 245-0666

Monday-Sunday: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

 

Union

Senior Center

968 Bonnel Court

(908) 851-5290

Open daily 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Townhall

1976 Morris Ave.

(908) 851-8500

Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday Closed

 

For more information on resources for senior citizens, contact the Union County Division on Aging toll-free, 888-280-8226.

 

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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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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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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, 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 4^th 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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Union County, NJ – The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders invites residents to participate in the 2019 “Choose Your Cover” program, a free statewide skin cancer screening, awareness and educational initiative taking place on Saturday, August 10, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Springfield Community Pool, 44 Morrison Road in Springfield, rain or shine.

The event is open to all, but pre-registration is required in order to schedule a free skin cancer screening. Residents interested in a screening should call the Union County Office of Health Management at 908-518-5620 to pre-register. Members of the public who are not pre-registered for a screening are also encouraged to come and learn how to keep from being overexposed to the sun.

Personnel from the Union County Office of Health Management, Springfield Board of Health, and Empire Medical Associates will be on site to provide free skin cancer screenings and help residents learn how to reduce their risk of skin cancer.

“Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States,” said Freeholder Chair Bette Jane Kowalski. “The Freeholder Board is very proud to join with the Chronic Disease Coalition and the Township of Springfield to help the public connect with information and resources that can reduce the risk of skin cancer, and lead to early detection.”

People who work or play outdoors, fair skinned people who sunburn easily, and those with a family history of melanoma are at an increased risk.

Overexposure from the sun is one of the most preventable risk factors for melanoma and other types of skin cancer. Common sense precautions include:

• Cover up exposed skin with long sleeve shirts and long pants in tightly woven fabrics.
• Opt for a wide-brimmed hat over a baseball cap for better protection of the head, ears and neck.
• Wear sunglasses with 100 percent UVA and UVB absorption to protect the eyes from sun damage.
• Look for shady areas or avoid the sun, if possible, during the middle of the day when UV rays are the strongest.
• Liberally apply a broad spectrum sunscreen of SPF 15 or higher, and reapply frequently.
• Avoid indoor tanning beds, which are proven to increase risk for skin cancer.

This event is sponsored by: the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders, Union County Office of Health Management, Regional Chronic Disease Coalition of Middlesex & Union Counties, Springfield Board of Health, Empire Medical Associates., Atlantic Health System/ Overlook Medical Center and ShopRite of Union.

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Union County, NJ – Union County residents and visitors are advised that the free Summer Arts concert at Echo Lake Park in Mountainside featuring the group “Verdict” has been cancelled due to severe weather expected this evening. The Summer Arts Series will continue on July 24 at Echo Lake Park with Marc Muller’s Grateful Jamband. For more details about the Union County Summer Arts concert series and other activities in Union County parks visit ucnj.org/parks-activities.

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Union County, NJ – As another heat wave rolls into New Jersey, the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders reminds residents that resources are available for cooling off during extreme hot weather.

The National Weather Service has called a heat advisory for the Union County area for the late afternoon of today, July 17, as well as the entire weekend of July 20 and July 21. The heat wave is expected to last through Sunday.

“Heat waves can be dangerous, and even fatal, if people do not take proper precautions to keep themselves cool,” said Freeholder Chair Bette Jane Kowalski. “Union County has many options available for residents to ‘beat the heat,’ so please take advantage of them and stay safe.”

Residents are advised to stay indoors when possible and keep outdoor activity to a low level. The sun’s heat easily penetrates windows, so shutting drapes, shades and curtains will help keep indoor spaces cooler during the day. To avoid heat-related illnesses, residents are strongly encouraged to stay in a cool, dry location, put cool, wet cloths on your body, and take a cool bath. Please visit the CDC’s guide to warning signs for more details.

If there is no cooling available at home, relief can be found at a library, senior center, community center, museum, mall, or any other cooled public space where seating is available.

Union County’s public recreation facilities can also offer some respite from the heat. In Rahway, the Walter E. Ulrich Memorial Pool in Rahway River Park is open seven days a week. For information on hours of operation call 732-381-4045.

Spray parks are available for children at Union County’s 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.

In addition, the Loop playground in the Watchung Reservation includes a mist feature, and the County’s Trailside Nature and Science Center in Mountainside is a short walk away. It is open seven days a week from noon to 5:00 p.m.

The following municipalities in Union County are offering cooling centers. Residents planning to visit these locations are encouraged to call ahead to confirm hours of operation. Please contact your local Police Department for more information if your town is not listed.  

Berkeley Heights
29 Park Avenue
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
Phone: (908) 464-2700 ext. 2110

Contact:  Angela Lazzari, Office of Township Clerk

 

Clark

430 Westfield Avenue
Clark, NJ 07066
Phone: (732) 388-3600
Contact:  Nancy Raymond, Health Officer

 

Cranford

8 Springfield Avenue

Cranford, NJ 07016
Phone: (908) 709-7200; Fax: (908) 276-7664

Contact:  Patty

 

Elizabeth

Miller Evans Logan Recreation Center

161-163 First Street

This Friday 3 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Saturday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Sunday Closed

Monday 10:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.

 

Elmora Racquet Club

23 Fernwood Terrace

(908) 820-2860

Monday through Friday 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Saturday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Sunday Closed

 

Peterstown Community Center

408 Palmer Street

(908) 820-4288

Monday through Friday 12 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Saturday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Sunday Closed

 

 

 

Fanwood

Chelsea Senior Living Center

295 South Ave.

(908) 654-5200

Open daily 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.

 

Linden

Linden Public Library

31 East Henry Street

Operating Hours

Monday -Thursday: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Friday: 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Saturday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Sunday Closed

 

John T. Gregorio Recreation Center

330 Helen Street

Operating Hours

Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday Closed

 

Linden Multi-Purpose Center

1025 John Street

Operating Hours

Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Tuesday, Thursday:  9:00 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday Closed

 

Plainfield

Plainfield Senior Center

400 East Front Street

(908) 753-3506

Open daily 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

 

 

Rahway

Rahway Library

5075, 2 City Hall Plaza,

Rahway, NJ 07065

(732) 340-1551

Monday, Wednesday & Thursday 9am-8pm

Tuesday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Sunday Closed

 

 

 

Rahway Recreation Center

275 E Milton Ave

Rahway, NJ 07065

(732) 669-3600

Monday-Friday 7 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Saturday 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Sunday Closed

Roselle Park

Cassano Center

314 Chestnut Street

Roselle Park, NJ 07204

(908) 245-0666

Monday-Sunday: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

 

Union

Senior Center

968 Bonnel Court

(908) 851-5290

Open daily 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Townhall

1976 Morris Ave.

(908) 851-8500

Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday Closed

 

For more information on resources for senior citizens, contact the Union County

Division on Aging toll-free, 888-280-8226.

 

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Union County, NJ — A hardworking group of employees from BASF in Florham Park volunteered their time to help restore part of a hiking trail in Union County’s Watchung Reservation in June.

“I would like to thank this group of volunteers on behalf of the Freeholder Board for their hard work and generous donations to the Adopt-a-Park program,” said Freeholder Chair Bette Jane Kowalski, who stopped by to participate in the project. “Volunteers play an important role in maintaining our rustic trails for all to enjoy, and we appreciate all of their efforts.”

As participants in the Union County Adopt-A-Park program, the group from BASF braved severe heat to clear drainage ditches and cut back vegetation along the trail. They also donated $200.00 in tools to the program and they pitched in for a $300.00 donation in cash, too.

Any individual or group can join Adopt-a-Park and help with trail restoration, nature conservation, and other projects in Union County parks. For more information, visit ucnj.org or call 908-789-3683.

For quick links to all Union County environmental programs and volunteer activities visit The Green Connection, ucnj.org/green-connect.

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Union County, NJ – The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders is pleased to invite children age 12 and under, accompanied by an adult, to attend the first ever “Night Out at Wheeler Spray Park” for children with special needs on Monday, July 22 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wheeler Spray Park is located at 234 West Stimpson Avenue in Linden.

The event is free but pre-registration is required for each child attending through the Union County Department of Human Services, online at ucnj.org/opdsn-reg. Free ice pops are included with registration. Registration closes at 5:00 p.m. on July 21.

“The ‘Night Out at Wheeler Spray Park’ event is designed to help families with special needs connect with one another and enjoy a community activity in an inclusive, judgement free environment,” said Freeholder Chairman Bette Jane Kowalski.

Other activities for children and people with special needs sponsored by the Freeholder Board include the Sensory Friendly Theatre series at the Union County Performing Arts Center in Rahway, outings to movies and sporting events, special events and activities in County parks, and a new summer camp at the County’s Trailside Nature and Science Center in Mountainside.

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.

The Union Office for Persons with Disabilities and Special Needs is part of the Department of Human Services, Division of Individual and Family Support Services. For information on all DHS programs visit ucnj.org/human-services.

 

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