People display all sorts of messages at public parks in Westfield, New Jersey, including political signage. But officials pounced when Shawn Mullen set up a table with small campaign signs in 2021.Mullen, who was running for Town Council, co-sponsored the park activity. But an incumbent candidate fr...

COUNTY – The Union County Board of County Commissioners, in coordination with the Union County Bureau of Recycling and Planning, is encouraging all Union County residents to join in and make this traditionally orange holiday season a little greener by participating in the Pumpkin Recycling Program t...

COUNTY – Union County Clerk Joanne Rajoppi announces an online Veteran Grave Registration Database and search engine her office has compiled as an aid to veteran families, genealogists, historians and others searching for the resting place of a veteran.“This database includes more than 43,000 vetera...

SCOTCH PLAINS – Following a request by Mayor Josh Losardo to expand the parking capacity at the popular Ponderosa Farm Park on Cooper Road, Union County officials say the project is underway and should be completed by the beginning of December.The 20-acre, farm-themed park is a destination point, wi...

COUNTY — The Union County Board of County Commissioners is pleased to announce that the Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Union County is now seeking volunteers for the 2025 Master Gardener training program, beginning in January. Residents who are interested in horticulture and gardening can gain val...

TRENTON – Assemblywomen Nancy Munoz and Michele Matsikoudis introduced a bill package this week cracking down on the proliferation of ghost guns in New Jersey, as well as conversion kits turning pistols into machine guns, as recommended by the State Commission of Investigation in a recent report.“Gh...

WESTFIELD — Members of The Rake and Hoe Garden Club, Inc. of Westfield had a productive and eventful October, contributing their time and talents to a variety of community initiatives and honing their skills in preparation for their upcoming Flower Show.On October 9, club members worked together to ...

COUNTY – The Union County Board of County Commissioners invites seniors and caregivers to visit their local Aging Services Kiosk (ASK) during the month of November. The monthly event is an opportunity for residents to engage with experienced professionals and learn about valuable senior programs and...

TRENTON – The Senate has approved legislation, sponsored by Senate President Nick Scutari, that will codify the recommendations of the StayNJ Task Force report. Under StayNJ, seniors will see their property taxes reduced by up to $6,500 annually.The bill, S-3693/A-4706, would simplify the applicatio...

AREA — Firefighters from across the state are joining forces to help suppress a 3,500-acre blaze that has already led to massive damage near West Milford and the New York State border. “The Union County Fire Mutual Aid system coordinated a strike team of five Union County engine companies to respond...