02/02/13 COMPREHENSIVE REAL-TIME NEWS FEED FOR UNION COUNTY, NJ.

• Things to do in Union County for Saturday, Feb. 2 _{2013-02-02, 06:37 am}
  Take a look at some of the best in photographs sent to the Suburban News during the week of Jan.
• Workshops Promise A Helping Hand For Community Gardeners _{2013-02-02, 05:58 am}
  Experts from the Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Union County will lead a full day of workshops aimed at helping schools and civic groups make their community garden a success on Saturday, Feb.
• Fire Tears Through Corrinne Terrace Home _{2013-02-01, 07:32 pm}
  ... g the fire, he said. The cause of the fire is still under investigation, Osieja said. Watson added that the the Union County Arson Unit is also investigating the cause.
• St. Peter's Prep meets Plainfield tonight at Newark National Invitational at Prudential Center _{2013-02-01, 06:51 pm}
  ... recent hot streak against Plainfield (8-10) at 6:45 p.m. The Marauders (14-4) enter tonight's tilt against the Union County squad on a 10-game winning streak since an 82-66 setback against St. Joseph (Metuchen) on Jan. 6. Saint Peter's University ...
• Leischner picks Bucknell _{2013-02-01, 03:00 am}
  ... the best balance of athletics and academics." Leischner's 13 goals and 16 assists were tops on this year's Union County Tournament championship squad, and the three-year starter was named the 2012 Courier News Player of the Year. "I think he's ...
• Knapp, Scott provide edge for Westfield _{2013-02-01, 03:00 am}
  ... that could serve as a microcosm for the marginal difference separating the top half of the teams in balanced Union County, Jacqueline Knapp scored 22 points and Lillian Scott added 19 as Westfield staved off a collapse Friday night by squeaking out ...
• Roselle Park Police make several arrests on warrants _{2013-02-01, 06:32 pm}
  ... police officer saw her stealing several bottles of liquor from a Chestnut Street liquor store. She was taken to Union County Jail in lieu of $2,500 bail. Barbara Gonzalez, 37, of Elizabeth, was arrested on traffic warrants from Elizabeth at ...
• Elizabeth woman charged with forgery _{2013-02-01, 06:25 pm}
  SUMMIT - An Elizabeth woman was arrested at a residence at 4:44 p.m. Jan. 24, and charged with forgery and check fraud, third degree. More Union County news: NJ.com/Union Twitter
• Man indicted in 2010 slaying of Union Township woman _{2013-02-01, 05:58 pm}
  ... arrest stemming from a Facebook conversation, a suspect in a Union Township murder is now under indictment. A Union County grand has indicted Arnell Yearwood, 27, for the Nov. 18, 2010, killing of 54-year-old Diane Zaleski in her Laurana Road home. ...
• A Helping Hand for Community Gardeners at Trailside in Mountainside _{2013-02-01, 04:48 pm}
  The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders announce "Get Your Garden Growing," a full day of workshops aimed at helping schools and civic groups make their community garden a success.
• A Helping Hand for Community Gardeners _{2013-02-01, 02:33 pm}
  The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders is pleased to announce "Get Your Garden Growing," a full day of workshops aimed at helping school and civic groups make their community gardens a success.
• Union County College Adds Lacrosse Program, Schedules Coaching Clinic _{2013-02-01, 01:08 pm}
  Union County College has expanded the athletic program once again by adding a Men's Lacrosse program for the 2012-13 academic year.
• Volunteers To Be Honored At Arc Candlelight Ball _{2013-02-01, 11:47 am}
  The Arc of Union County is hosting the 49th Annual Candlelight Ball on Saturday, March 23 at L'Affaire in Mountainside.
• Berkeley Heights Boy Scouts Visited by Sheriff's Officer and His K-9 Partner _{2013-02-01, 10:55 am}
  At this week's meeting of Boy Scout Troop 68 in Berkeley Heights, Detective Brian Way from the Union County Sheriffs K9 unit came to talk about his job as a K-9 officer.
• Route 78 clear, traffic slowing on Route 22 through Union County _{2013-02-01, 10:38 am}
  Traffic in Union County is moving well at 8 a.m., with no major delays on Route 78 and only minor slowing along Route 22 at the typical places in Plainfield, Springfield and Union Township according to 511nj.org and Google Maps.
• No accidents, no delays on Route 78, Route 22 in Union County _{2013-02-01, 07:32 am}
  At 7 a.m. there are no delays on Route 78 through Union County and only minor slowing along Route 22 at the typical places in Springfield and Union Township according to 511nj.org and Google Maps.
• 10-year prison term imposed in cold case murder of Westfield woman _{2013-02-01, 06:51 am}
  ... for juveniles. During today's hearing in Elizabeth, Kirsch "invited review" of his decision by a higher court. Union County Prosecutor Theodore Romankow said he would appeal. Defense attorney Edward Busichio asked that Franklin be sentenced to the ...
• Things to do in Union County for Friday, Feb. 1 _{2013-02-01, 06:44 am}
  Take a look at some of the best in photographs sent to the Suburban News during the week of Jan.
• Two Union County Private Schools Join NJSIAA _{2013-02-01, 06:34 am}
  The New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association has added five schools, including two from Union County, to its membership of those participating in interscholastic athletics during the 2012-2013 academic year.
• Artie Lange To Perform At Comedy Night Fundraiser For Roselle Park Project Graduation _{2013-02-01, 06:34 am}
  ... Union, cost $35 per person. Guests are encouraged to buy their tickets ahead of time, as this is Lange's only Union County area performance. This show is recommended for adults 18 and over. Project Graduation is a program offered by many high ...

01/31/13 COMPREHENSIVE REAL-TIME NEWS FEED FOR UNION COUNTY, NJ.

• Homefirst Offers Free Tax Preparation to Residents and Seniors with Low Income _{2013-01-31, 07:33 pm}
  Homefirst's Family Support Center is offering appointments for FREE income tax return preparation to Union County area residents and seniors with incomes up to $59,000 through a partnership with HOPES CAP's VITA Program.
• Westfield squeaks it out _{2013-01-31, 03:00 am}
  Back on January 11, the Westfield High School girls basketball team dropped a nail-biter to Union County Conference rival Dayton, losing by four to the Bulldogs.
• Linden controversy over council president position headed to court _{2013-01-31, 03:00 am}
  ... The council president candidate often runs with a mayoral candidate. Gerbounka said he questions how the Union County Board of Elections allowed the position of council president to get on the ballot when there was no ordinance designating the ...
• Police Activiy Report _{2013-01-31, 02:00 am}
  ... with two counts of burglary, robbery, aggravated assault and resisting arrest. Allen was transported to the Union County Jail in lieu of $150,000 bail. Detectives are attempting to identify and locate two additional suspects with the assistance of ...
• Plainfield woman admits driving getaway car in Middlesex bank robbery, faces 25 years _{2013-01-31, 06:05 pm}
  A Union County woman has admitted to serving as the getaway driver during the July 12, 2012, bank robbery of the Unity Bank branch on Route 28 in Middlesex.
• Coldwell Banker names top sales associates for December _{2013-01-31, 05:35 pm}
  Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage announces its top agents in Union County for the month of December 2012.
• [PHOTO] Ribbon Cutting For Hospital's Solar Power System _{2013-01-31, 05:26 pm}
  Union County Freeholder Vernell Wright cuts the ribbon officially opening WattLots LLC "Power Arbor"a parking lot system at Runnells Specialized Hospital in Berkeley Heights.
• [PHOTO] Union County Medical Reserve Corps Recognized For Service During Sandy _{2013-01-31, 05:26 pm}
  Union County Freeholder Chairman Linda Carter and Freeholder Vernell Wright present Ella Shaykevich, Public Health Nurse and Medical Reserve Corps unit leader, Health Educator Katie Rodgers and Roberta Milano, PHENS Coordinator/Bureau Chief, with a resolution commending the men and women of the Union County MRC, a group of health care professionals ... (more)
• Photo Release -- Northfield Bancorp, Inc. Announces Appointment of Steven M. Klein to President_{2013-01-31, 04:02 pm}
  Northfield Bancorp, Inc. , and its subsidiary, Northfield Bank, announced the promotion of Steven M. Klein to President.
• Westfield Historical Society Membership Campaign Begins _{2013-01-31, 03:10 pm}
  ... visitors of all ages. The next exhibit, which will open mid February, will celebrate Black history focusing on Union County residents during the civil war period. A special opening day presentation will be given by Ethel Washington to kick off the ...
• Groundwork Elizabeth celebrates and honors friends and sponsors _{2013-01-31, 02:32 pm}
  ... featured during the festivities were three new community gardens, part of a network of 12 "Come Grow With Us" Union County community gardening program, which specialize in locally growing foods in diverse urban neighborhoods. The new gardens are ...
• Freeholder Board Partners With Union County College For Black History Month Series _{2013-01-31, 01:46 pm}
  The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders is collaborating with Union County College on a series of Black History Month events at Union County College's Cranford and Elizabeth campuses beginning Friday, Feb.
• Court hearing to be held to determine if Union County blogger is an actual journalist _{2013-01-31, 01:14 pm}
  ... judge today ordered a full hearing into a blogger's claim that she does not have to provide information to the Union County Prosecutor's Office because she is protected under the state's Shield Law. Judge Karen Cassidy, sitting in Superior Court in ...
• Don't force Union County watchdog to reveal her sources: Editorial _{2013-01-31, 08:36 am}
  Tina Renna is fighting a subpoena from the Union County Prosecutor's Office, claiming she is protected as a journalist New Jersey has one of the strongest shield laws in the country, which allows reporters to keep their sources secret.
• Be Careful How You Say That! by Guest Author Lois Winston _{2013-01-31, 08:10 am}
  ... go to more than one stop on an author's live tour? No one would ever know that the talk I gave to a library in Union County, NJ was the same one I gave to the mystery readers book club at a Barnes & Noble in Middlesex County, NJ. A virtual tour has ...
• No delays on local highways in Union County, New Jersey Turnpike slows in Elizabeth _{2013-01-31, 07:17 am}
  Traffic has begun to slow approaching Route 78 from Route 24 and on eastbound Route 78 at about 6:45 a.m. according to Google maps.
• Things to do in Union County for Thursday, Jan. 31 _{2013-01-31, 06:32 am}
  Take a look at some of the best in photographs sent to the Suburban News during the week of Jan.
• Suburban Chamber Announces 'Tying the Community Together' Awards _{2013-01-31, 05:06 am}
  ... Sandy marked the third straight year of major local relief efforts spearheaded by the Red Cross chapter. Union County Means Business was Freeholder Al Mirabella's special initiative during his year as Freeholder Chair. The program brought nearly ...
• UCC Offers Real Estate Exam Training _{2013-01-31, 02:22 am}
  Union County College will be offering a course to prepare individuals to take the New Jersey sales and licensing exam to become a licensed real estate agent in New Jersey.
• Union County Freeholder Board partners with Union County College for Black History Month series_{2013-01-30, 05:39 pm}
  The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders is pleased to announce their collaboration with Union County College on a series of Black History Month events at Union County College's Cranford and Elizabeth campuses beginning Friday, Feb.

10/27/12 The Raw Union County News Feed

This Just In TO THE UNION COUNTY ROUNDUP NEWSROOM......

• Letter: No agenda _{2012-10-27, 01:46 pm}
  ... Tewksbury and attended the local public schools. He graduated from Voorhees High School in 1992. I grew up in Union County, attended Elizabeth and Roselle Park public schools and went on to graduate from Douglass College, Rutgers University and ...
• Union County: Learn ways to care for aging parents with SAGE Eldercare _{2012-10-27, 12:58 pm}
  ... Service; Holistic Living Services; Alzheimer's and PREP caregiver support groups; Community Education; and Union County Medicare SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program). In addition, SAGE has operated a Furniture Restoration Workshop, run ...
• Potter's Guild Annual Holiday Pottery Festival _{2012-10-27, 10:08 am}
  ... pottersguildnj.org/EventIframe or call Judy Musicant at 908-233-1633. Judy Musicant of Mountainside is one of Union County's ceramic artists. Her work has been featured in many juried shows and won a "Best Ceramics Piece in Show" at a New Jersey ...
• Things to do in Union County for Saturday, Oct. 27 _{2012-10-27, 06:16 am}
  Take a look at some of the best in photographs sent to the Cranford Chronicle during the week of Oct.
• Union County Tournament semifinal preview -- Scotch Plains, Cranford meet for title berth _{2012-10-27, 03:37 am}
  ... its county record for finals appearances? These are the burning questions which will be answered when the 32nd Union County Tournament resumes on Saturday with a semifinal doubleheader scheduled on the turf at Johnson High in Clark. Second-seeded ...
• Union County Tournament semifinal preview -- Westfield, Summit clash in rubber match _{2012-10-27, 03:37 am}
  ... its county record for finals appearances? These are the burning questions which will be answered when the 32nd Union County Tournament resumes on Saturday with a semifinal doubleheader scheduled on the turf at Johnson High in Clark. Second-seeded ...
• Girls volleyball: Roselle Catholic final point at Union County Tournament championship, Oct. 26, 2012 _{2012-10-26, 11:12 pm}
  Roselle Catholic celebrates the final point of the championship after it won the Union County Tournament title by beating Westfield at Kean University in Union.
• Recycle Electronic Equipment and Shred Old Personal Documents in New Providence, Oct. 27_{2012-10-26, 11:11 pm}
  ... will sponsor a recycling event for electronic equipment and unwanted paper documents on Saturday, Oct. 27, so Union County residents can get rid of unwanted computers, televisions and other electronic equipment, and shred old personal documents in a ...
• Scotch Plains Defeats Governor Livingston in Union County Finals _{2012-10-26, 11:06 pm}
  ... Varsity Soccer team defeated Governor Livingston High School 5-2 on Friday evening. The boys made it to the Union County Finals after defeating Elizabeth 1-0 on Sunday. Scotch Plains-Fanwood players, Andrew Leischner, Justin Rodriquez, Brian Rubin, ...
• Scotch Plains/Fanwood Blasts Governor Livingston 5-2 in Union County Final _{2012-10-26, 10:52 pm}
  On the backs of three first half goals, the Scotch Plains-Fanwood boys varsity soccer team are back-to-back Union County champions.
• Westfield (1) at Roselle Catholic (2), Union County Tournament, Final Round - Girls Volleyball _{2012-10-26, 10:48 pm}
  After dropping the first set to top-seeded Westfield in the Union County Tournament final on Friday, Roselle Catholic was in hot water.
• Gov. Livingston (2) at Scotch Plains (5), Union County Tournament, Final Round - Boys Soccer_{2012-10-26, 10:46 pm}
  Scotch Plains needed only a fraction of a minute to begin cementing who would be Union County champion in 2012.
• Scotch Plains vs. Gov. Livingston Union County Tournament Final Oct 26, 2012. _{2012-10-26, 09:11 pm}
  Andrew Leischner (2) of Scotch Plains celebrates his goal in the opening minute of the game against Gov. Livingston, along with Conor Kelly and James Murphy during the Union County Tournament Final Oct 26, 2012. Saed Hindash/The Star-Ledger
• Springfield Police Blotter _{2012-10-13, 03:00 am}
  ... and a small amount of what was believed to be Cocaine. Parker was further arrested for a warrant issued by the Union County Superior Court for Non-Support. Saint-Louis was released while Parker was turned over to the Union County Sheriff's Office. ...
• Hurricane Sandy: Safety tips in Union County _{2012-10-26, 07:29 pm}
  ... others which will provide real-time updates on the hurricane. With Hurricane Sandy still on track to hit the Union County area by Monday, the Freeholder Board is urging residents to take steps to prepare this weekend. "Union County will be at the ...
• Westfield Volunteer Rescue Squad Prepares for Hurricane Sandy _{2012-10-26, 07:12 pm}
  As Union County braces for the impact of Hurricane Sandy , Westfield's Volunteer Rescue Squad is preparing for the worst.
• Congressman Lance talks Hurricane Sandy preparedness with Cranford officials _{2012-10-26, 06:29 pm}
  ... said. Prior to the meeting with the congressman, the police chief had attended a session with officials from Union County's Office of Emergency Management. "He gave us an update on the latest projected path of the storm," the mayor said about the ...
• Union County Prepares for Hurricane Sandy _{2012-10-26, 05:48 pm}
  Union County, NJ With Hurricane Sandy still on track to hit the Union County area by Monday, the Freeholder Board is urging residents to take steps to prepare this weekend.
• New Providence, Mountainside Make Preparations for Hurricane Sandy _{2012-10-26, 04:27 pm}
  ... the Mountainside Emergency Management team was going to a meeting in Westfield at 2 p.m. today to meet with the Union County Office of Emergency Management, get an update on the path of the storm and to go over all procedures set in place for when ...
• Hurricane Sandy nears; Union County officials says now is the time to prepare _{2012-10-26, 03:16 pm}
  Union County Division of Emergency Management and other county agencies and municipalities continue to monitor the progress of Hurricane Sandy, as the storm sets its sights on the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast.

Union County Board Of Elections

John DeSimone, Chairman
Phone: 908-527-4121 | Fax: 908-527-4127
Address: 271 North Broad Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07207

Marie Oakie, Secretary/Commissioner

Clara T. Harelik, Esq., Commissioner

Mary Ellen Harris, Commissioner

Dennis Scott Kobitz, Administrator
Phone: 908-527-4128 | E-mail: dkobitz@ucnj.org

Joanne Arena, Deputy Administrator

The Union County Board of Elections will persevere to insure that all elections conducted in Union County are within strict compliance with New Jersey Statutes Annotated, Title 19: Election Laws of The State of New Jersey.

Summary of Services

This Board will continue to guarantee the right of suffrage to all eligible voters in Union County. The right to vote is fundamental. It is the duty of this Board as well as all Federal, State and local governments to promote the exercise of that right. This Board will continue to adhere to all mandates set forth in the National Voter Registration Act, which was signed into law by President Clinton and enacted on January 1, 1995. The purpose of the National Voter Registration Act (Motor Voter Act) was to establish procedures that would increase the number of eligible citizens who would register to vote and to protect the integrity of the electoral process ensuring that accurate voter registration rolls are maintained. This Board will continue to guarantee this right.

For MAIL-IN BALLOT applications, please call .
General registration information 908-527-4121.
Annual election dates (PDF)
Boardworker Bulletin Newsletter (PDF)
For Voter registration information, go to www.njelections.org

Register to Vote: English (PDF)  Spanish (PDF)

Where do I Vote? View the Polling Place Search tool

Mail in Ballots: View the County Clerk’s website

Annual Election Dates: View them on the County Clerk’s website

Boardworker Training Guide: View PDF file

District Board Member Application for Appointment : View PDF file

Union County Engineering, Public Works And Facilities

Joseph Graziano, Director
Phone: 908-789-3694 | Fax: 908-789-3674
Address: 2335 South Avenue, Scotch Plains NJ 07076

The county infrastructure (roads, bridges, traffic controls, etc.) plays an important role in the day to day lives of county residents. We rely on it being in good repair to facilitate the smooth operation of business and commerce, emergency services, and routine travel.

Engineering and Public Works is dedicated to the maintenance and improvement of this vital system. This website is intended to help you gain valuable insight into the county’s efforts and how we can all work together to make Union County a safer and more enjoyable place to live, work and play.

Union County Department of Finance

Bibi Taylor, DirectorPhone: 908-527-4055 | Fax: 908-558-3486
Address: 10 Elizabethtown Plaza Elizabeth, NJ 07207

Jane Samsel, Pensions
Phone: 908-527-4058

Controls Union County’s budget and finances and provides financial services to County government

Union County Human Services

Frank L. Guzzo, Director
Phone: 908-527-4808 | Fax: 908-527-4875
Karen Dinsmore, Assistant Director
Phone: 908-527-4809 | Fax: 908-527-4875

The Union County Department of Human Services (DHS) is the county’s largest government service unit. Its mission is to coordinate and deliver quality, cost effective programs and services that recognize and respond to the quality-of-life needs of residents. Services include job training and placement; supportive housing; nutrition and other safety net services; medical transportation; addiction and other mental health services; programs for at risk youth; services for senior adults and their families; the disabled; HIV/AIDS services; and, veterans services.