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• UNION COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY’S SOLAR ENERGY PLAN PROVIDES BRIGHT FUTURE
• Farmers Market Vouchers Available at The Union County Fair at Musicfest
• Union County Adopts Innovative “Christopher’s Program” to Help Prevent Gang Violence
• Union County Awards 43 “HEART” Grants
• UNION COUNTY ANNOUNCES $276 MILLION TAX RELIEF AND WASTE DISPOSAL SAVINGS PLAN
2010 Union County HEART Grant Union County Freeholder Chairman Daniel Sullivan and Freeholder Bette Jane Kowalski (L) congratulate Judi Chiusano from the Center for Hope Hospice on receiving a 2010 Union County HEART Grant (History, Education, Arts Reaching Thousands). They are joined by Judi’s children Jude and Jennavieve. The HEART Grant Program, established in 1998 by the Union County Freeholders, supports projects related to history, the arts and humanities, and demonstrates a commitment to the artists and community organizations of Union County. The total funding for this year’s grants is $75,000. (Photo by Jim Lowney/County of Union) Union County Freeholder Chairman Daniel Sullivan (R) and Freeholder Bette Jane Kowalski congratulate Jose Cuevas, President of the Puerto Rican Society of Elizabeth, on Brand New Day, Elizabeth receiving a 2010 Union County HEART Grant (History, Education, Arts Reaching Thousands). The HEART Grant Program, established in 1998 by the Union County Freeholders, supports projects related to history, the arts and humanities, and demonstrates a commitment to the artists and community organizations of Union County. The total funding for this year’s grants is $75,000. (Photo by Jim Lowney/County of Union) Union County Freeholder Chairman Daniel Sullivan and Freeholder Bette Jane Kowalski (L) congratulate Natalie Deo from CASA of Union County on receiving a 2010 Union County HEART Grant (History, Education, Arts Reaching Thousands). The HEART Grant Program, established in 1998 by the Union County Freeholders, supports projects related to history, the arts and humanities, and demonstrates a commitment to the artists and community organizations of Union County. The total funding for this year’s grants is $75,000. (Photo by Jim Lowney/County of Union) Union County Freeholder Chairman Daniel Sullivan and Freeholder Bette Jane Kowalski (L) congratulate Lori Hoffner of the Cranford Historical Society on receiving a 2010 Union County HEART Grant (History, Education, Arts Reaching Thousands). The HEART Grant Program, established in 1998 by the Union County Freeholders, supports projects related to history, the arts and humanities, and demonstrates a commitment to the artists and community organizations of Union County. The total funding for this year’s grants is $75,000. (Photo by Jim Lowney/County of Union)
Union County Freeholder Chairman Daniel Sullivan (R) and Freeholders Alexander Mirabella (L) and Bette Jane Kowalski (2nd L) congratulate members of the Continuo Arts Foundation of Westfield on receiving a 2010 Union County HEART Grant (History, Education, Arts Reaching Thousands). The HEART Grant Program, established in 1998 by the Union County Freeholders, supports projects related to history, the arts and humanities, and demonstrates a commitment to the artists and community organizations of Union County. The total funding for this year’s grants is $75,000. (Photo by Jim Lowney/County of Union) Union County Freeholder Chairman Daniel Sullivan (R) and Freeholder Bette Jane Kowalski (L) congratulate Anita Thomas and John Beck of the Carolyn Dorfman Dance Company on receiving a 2010 Union County HEART Grant (History, Education, Arts Reaching Thousands). The HEART Grant Program, established in 1998 by the Union County Freeholders, supports projects related to history, the arts and humanities, and demonstrates a commitment to the artists and community organizations of Union County. The total funding for this year’s grants is $75,000. (Photo by Jim Lowney/County of Union) Union County Freeholder Chairman Daniel Sullivan and Freeholder Bette Jane Kowalski (L) congratulate Marybeth Ream from Mother Seton Regional High School in Clark on receiving a 2010 Union County HEART Grant (History, Education, Arts Reaching Thousands). The HEART Grant Program, established in 1998 by the Union County Freeholders, supports projects related to history, the arts and humanities, and demonstrates a commitment to the artists and community organizations of Union County. The total funding for this year’s grants is $75,000. (Photo by Jim Lowney/County of Union) Union County Freeholder Chairman Daniel Sullivan and Freeholder Bette Jane Kowalski (L) congratulate musician Lesl Harker (C) of New Providence on receiving a 2010 Union County HEART Grant (History, Education, Arts Reaching Thousands). They are joined by Noirin Leslie (2nd L) and Eileen McIntyre. The HEART Grant Program, established in 1998 by the Union County Freeholders, supports projects related to history, the arts and humanities, and demonstrates a commitment to the artists and community organizations of Union County. The total funding for this year’s grants is $75,000. (Photo by Jim Lowney/County of Union)
Union County Freeholder Chairman Daniel Sullivan and Freeholder Bette Jane Kowalski (L) congratulate Grace Schadt (R) and Lisa Jennings of the Clark Historical Society on receiving a 2010 Union County HEART Grant (History, Education, Arts Reaching Thousands). The HEART Grant Program, established in 1998 by the Union County Freeholders, supports projects related to history, the arts and humanities, and demonstrates a commitment to the artists and community organizations of Union County. The total funding for this year’s grants is $75,000. (Photo by Jim Lowney/County of Union) Union County Freeholder Chairman Daniel Sullivan (R) and Freeholders Alexander Mirabella and Bette Jane Kowalski (L) congratulate Valerie Stevens of the Second Street Youth Center Foundation in Plainfield on receiving a 2010 Union County HEART Grant (History, Education, Arts Reaching Thousands). The HEART Grant Program, established in 1998 by the Union County Freeholders, supports projects related to history, the arts and humanities, and demonstrates a commitment to the artists and community organizations of Union County. The total funding for this year’s grants is $75,000. (Photo by Jim Lowney/County of Union) Union County Freeholder Chairman Daniel Sullivan and Freeholder Bette Jane Kowalski (L) congratulate Ann-Marie Aymer of the Summit Free Public Library on receiving a 2010 Union County HEART Grant (History, Education, Arts Reaching Thousands). The HEART Grant Program, established in 1998 by the Union County Freeholders, supports projects related to history, the arts and humanities, and demonstrates a commitment to the artists and community organizations of Union County. The total funding for this year’s grants is $75,000. (Photo by Jim Lowney/County of Union) Union County Freeholder Chairman Daniel Sullivan (R) and Freeholder Bette Jane Kowalski congratulate Jonathan Phillips of Groundwork Elizabeth on receiving a 2010 Union County HEART Grant (History, Education, Arts Reaching Thousands). The HEART Grant Program, established in 1998 by the Union County Freeholders, supports projects related to history, the arts and humanities, and demonstrates a commitment to the artists and community organizations of Union County. The total funding for this year’s grants is $75,000. (Photo by Jim Lowney/County of Union)
 
Freeholder Bette Jane Kowalski discusses the preservation of the historic fireplace at the former Roosevelt School in Cranford with Larry Mobley, a reclamation specialist from Michigan who has preserved similar tiled designs. (Photo: Union County Features Services) Union County Arranges Funding to Save Historic Fireplace    
Union County Freeholder Chairman Daniel Sullivan (R) and Freeholder Alexander Mirabella (L) recognize and thank Julius Swirz of the Roselle Park Fire Department for fifty years of dedicated service to his community. Freeholders Honor Swirz of the Roselle Park Fire Department Union County MusicFest Shines a Green Spotlight on Conservation Where Wishes are Made – Volunteer assistant Monica Brogowski checks part of a large scale art installation by artist Christene Selleck that will be on display during the upcoming Union County MusicFest at Oak Ridge Park in Clark. The installation is open to visitors starting on Wednesday September 8 with the opening of the Union County Fair at MusicFest and continuing through the weekend, when it will be joined by recycling and conservation displays at the MusicFest Green Village. In this part of the installation, visitors can write a wish on a piece of paper and place it in one of the thousands of recycled plastic bottles that form the display. For all MusicFest information visit www.ucmusicfest.com.
Union County Clerk Joanne Rajoppi explains the services offered by the County Clerk’s Office to Peter Philippakos of Linden at the Jersey Gardens Mall Expo in Elizabeth. More than 1,600 people visited the expo where the County Clerk assisted many with mail-in ballots and voter registration. Union County Clerk at Jersey Gardens Mall Expo Union County Sheriff's Youth Academy 2010 Class Graduates Union County Sheriff Ralph Froehlich congratulates the 2010 Class of the Sheriff’s Youth Academy during their graduation ceremony at a meeting of the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders. Participants in the Youth Academy received hands-on experience in a wide variety of emergency services and law enforcement functions and training. In addition, youths have the opportunity to learn respect for law enforcement through positive interaction during their time in the program.
Megahit band Train headlines Saturday, September 11 at the 13th annual Union County MusicFest. Union County Performing Arts Center Offers First Ever “Friends of MusicFest” Sponsorships Harvest Contest at Union County MusicFest Master Gardeners Norma Cohen of Berkeley Heights, Bridget Mracek of Mountainside, and Carol Marquardt of Fanwood harvest tomatoes at the Union County Demonstration Garden in the Watchung Reservation. Gardeners are invited to submit entries in the Harvest Contest at the Union County MusicFest this September.
Union County Sheriff Ralph Froehlich (L) joins Union County Freeholders Bette Jane Kowalski and Angel G. Estrada on the ship, the Katharine Walker, during a recent U.S. Coast Guard tour of New York Harbor and the Arthur Kill to review oil spill preparedness and response, as well as the incident command system. The tour also highlighted the joint effort of federal and local officials to maintain Homeland Security along New Jersey’s waterways, including the stretch from Newark Airport to Port Elizabeth that terrorism experts have dubbed, "The most dangerous two miles in America." County Officials Join U.S. Coast Guard Tour Union County Youths Get a Taste of Science Union County Freeholder Bette Jane Kowalski (r) and Merck Scientist Milana Maletic (c) help Kevin Huff of Rahway make ice cream as part of a science activity provided by the Merck Institute for Science Education, during the Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Union County 4-H Summer Science Program. The program served more than 600 children throughout Union County this summer with science and engineering activities, and visits with scientists from the pharmaceutical company Merck.
Union County Freeholder Bette Jane Kowalski watches students work on an experiment during the Rutgers 4-H Club’s Summer Youth Science Program at the Rahway Housing Authority Community Center. Rutgers 4-H Club's Summer Youth Science Program Union County 4-H Clubs Welcome New Members Natashjia Taylor of Roselle learns how to roll pastry dough at the Union County 4-H Cooking Club while fellow club member Christine Rogers of Westfield looks on. For information on joining one of the many Union County 4-H Clubs, call 908-654-9854 or email 4-H Secretary Ellen Di Iorio, ediiorio@ucnj.org. (Photo credit: Union County 4-H)
Union County Freeholder Chairman Daniel Sullivan (C) and John Murray (L), President of the New Jersey State Golf Association (NJSGA), sign a memorandum of understanding that the NJSGA will be headquartered at the Galloping Hill Golf Course in Kenilworth. The NJSGA will move its offices to a larger, 40,000 square foot clubhouse that is scheduled to be completed there in 2012. They are joined by (from left) Freeholders Rayland Van Blake, Alexander Mirabella and Angel G. Estrada. New Jersey State Golf Association at Galloping Hill Union County Emergency Responders Shine in Recent Hazmat Incident Union County Office of Emergency Management responders (l-r) Ronald Salermo, Erin Macri, Jon Di Iorio (facing camera), and Michael Tharaldsen gear up to address an overturned, leaking tanker truck carrying 8,000 gallons of gasoline.
 

AROUND OUR PARKS
MORE ARTISTS ANNOUNCED FOR 13th ANNUAL UNION COUNTY MUSICFEST   musicfest  
MORE ARTISTS ANNOUNCED FOR 13th ANNUAL UNION COUNTY MUSICFEST SOUL ASYLUM, THE ZOMBIES, OK GO, SUZANNE VEGA, MIKE PETERS & FRIENDS, VITA CHAMBERS AND 61 NORTH JOIN THE LINEUP
“Train will headline Saturday at the 2010 Union County MusicFest in September.  Photo/Courtesy of Columbia Records.” TRAIN HEADLINES SATURDAY AT 13th ANNUAL UNION COUNTY MUSICFEST
SPOON IS SUNDAY HEADLINER - Free two-day event also features Soul Asylum, The Bravery, Suzanne Vega, The Zombies, Ok Go, Robert Randolph and the Family Band, Nils Lofgren Acoustic Duo, Jesse Malin and the St. Marks Social, Mike Peters & Friends, Willie Nile, 61 North; Vita Chambers will also perform a free show at the Union County Fair at MusicFest on Thursday - The Alarm performs on Saturday night at The Crossroads in Garwood - New Jersey artist Nicole Atkins added to Sunday lineup
Alternative rock groups Spoon and The Bravery will perform at MusicFest with Robert Randolph and The Family Band, Nils Lofgren Acoustic Duo and many others. 13th ANNUAL UNION COUNTY MUSICFEST BEGINS TO TAKE SHAPE
SPOON, ROBERT RANDOLPH AND THE FAMILY BAND,
NILS LOFGREN ACOUSTIC DUO, THE BRAVERY
AMONG CONFIRMED ARTISTS
Overlook Hospital returns as presenting sponsor
for third consecutive year
Alternative rock groups Spoon and The Bravery will perform at MusicFest with Robert Randolph and The Family Band, Nils Lofgren Acoustic Duo and many others.
Mountainside, NJ – Enjoy beautiful views of the Watchung Reservation while relaxing with meditative yoga techniques at the Fall Adult Yoga Series on Tuesday evenings, from Sept. 14 – Nov. 16 at Trailside Nature & Science Center Trailside Offers Evening Yoga Series Beginning Sept. 14
• Trailside Offers After School Science Programs
• Early American Crafters Are Wanted for Harvest Festival at Trailside, Sept. 26
• Union County Pools Open for Summer Swimming
• Archery Lessons Are Available in Union County at Oak Ridge Park in Clark
Sign Up Now for Riding Lessons at Watchung Stable in Mountainside Sign Up Now for Riding Lessons at Watchung Stable in Mountainside

GALLERIES

Waterfalls at Shenandoah Marilyn Espinoza   Lone Cabin by Marilyn Espinoza Photographs by Marilyn Espinoza of Scotch Plains
Are on Exhibit at Pearl Street Gallery, until Sept. 30
View Under a Tree by Marilyn Espinoza
 
• Artists 60 & Older Are Wanted for Union County Senior Art Show
 

From RUNNELLS

• Runnells Specialized Hospital Foundation’s 6th Annual “Party in the Park”

• Runnells Specialized Hospital Volunteers Recognized: 47th Annual Volunteer Awards Ceremony & Luncheon

Anne Schuster, secretary to the Resident Council of RUNNELLS Specialized Hospital, formerly of Brooklyn (left) shared a little while with Jaimee Hawkins, M.S., Assistant Director of Activities Therapy (right) at the facility’s “senior” prom. “An Evening of Tropical Bliss” – the theme of the “senior” prom at RUNNELLS Specialized Hospital   RUNNELLS SPECIALIZED HOSPITAL’S 13th ANNUAL COURTYARD CARNIVAL Elaine Peterson, formerly of New Providence, a resident of RUNNELLS Specialized Hospital of Union County and an animal aficionado enjoyed some time spent with the petting zoo’s calf at the carnival.
Catherine Zambito, COTA (Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant) (center) received her Meada Alexander Caring Hearts Award Certificate of Appreciation from the RUNNELLS SpecializedHospital Resident Council. There to congratulate Zambito and the other awardees were Mary Lynn, formerly of Hillsboro, Resident Council vice chairperson (left) and Ernie Salvati, formerly of Roselle Park, Resident Council chairperson (right). Runnells Specialized Hospital Personnel Honored by Resident Council   The Hall Was Packed: RUNNELLS Specialized Hospital Foundation Casino Night Union County Freeholder Chairman Daniel P. Sullivan (left) and Freeholder Vice Chair Woman Deborah Scanlon (right) congratulated Gail Lynn of Clark (center) for winning the 50-50 with a total of $550.
Freeholder Mohamed S. Jalloh (right) and Joan Wheeler, MSN, RN, LNHA, Associate Administrator of RUNNELLS (left) chatted with Evenide Dorsainville of Elizabeth (center) a Certified Nursing Assistant at RUNNELLS. Union County Freeholders Thank Runnells Specialized Hospital Employees   Chubb Employees Volunteer At Runnells Specialized Hospital Joan Shaw-Maingrette, Phillipsburg; Jeffrey Martinez, Hillside; Ozelia Gray, Edison; Tonyelle Joyce, Raritan; Kate Adelaar, Westfield; Beth Bridge, Bedminster; Shirlene Moore, Scotch Plains and Tina Gaglia, Berkeley Heights. Kneeling, middle row: Lisa Benjamin, Plainfield (left); Pamela Kulik, Milford (second from left) and Alicia Wojciechowski, Hillsborough (right). Kneeling, front row (left), Angela Jones, Piscataway.
Craig Lodato, Vaccine Specialist with sanofi pasteur; Robert W. Tolan, Jr. MD, FAAP, FIDSA of The Children’s Hospital at Saint Peter’s University Hospital and Drexel University College of Medicine, and Kay Young, RN, Director of Union County’s Immunization Center. The three discussed the importance of school and health department nurses in advocating vaccinations Nurses Vaccine Advocacy and Adolescent Immunization Training   Runnells Volunteer Guild Holds Flower Sale RUNNELLS Guild members Rosaleen Appenzoller of Martinsville; Joan Confort of Watchung and Sharon Thomas of Martinsville, Guild Recording Secretary show some of the beautiful plants that were for sale to give to Mom or any special someone.
Runnells Volunteer Barbara McMahon Honored Runnells Volunteer Barbara McMahon Honored   Berkeley Heights Lions Club Honored for 45 Years of Volunteering at Runnells Berkeley Heights Lions Club Honored for 45 Years of Volunteering at Runnells
 
runnells dietitians help others to "eatTM right" RUNNELLS Dietitians help others to “eatTM right”   RUNNELLS Specialized Hospital Activities Therapy Staff Honored During National Activities Therapy Week RUNNELLS Specialized Hospital Activities Therapy Staff Honored
   
the annual spirit of giving was celebrated at runnells The Annual Spirit of Giving was Celebrated
at Runnells Specialized Hospital
  Fanwood Presbyterian Church Group Donates Bags for Wheelchairs & Walkers to Runnells Specialized Hospital Fanwood Presbyterian Church Group Donates Bags for Wheelchairs & Walkers to Runnells Specialized Hospital
• Support for Caregivers Available at Runnells Specialized Hospital
• Runnells Specialized Hospital Volunteers Guild Vendor Sales For 2010
 

SENIOR CITIZENS

• UNION COUNTY ANNOUNCES FARMERS MARKET VOUCHER PROGRAM FOR SENIORS

• Union County Seniors Can Call the Division on Aging for Information about Benefits

• New Group Meal Site for Plainfield Seniors
• Union County Residents May Be Eligible for Help with Utility Bills
 

 

 

This year . . .

AUGUST
August 30, 2010 Union County Arranges Funding to Save Historic Fireplace
August 30, 2010 Union County MusicFest Shines a Green Spotlight on Conservation
August 26, 2010 2010 Union County HEART Grant
August 26, 2010 UNION COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY’S SOLAR ENERGY PLAN PROVIDES BRIGHT FUTURE
August 26, 2010 Union County Youths Get a Taste of Science
August 25, 2010 Farmers Market Vouchers Available at The Union County Fair at Musicfest
August 25, 2010 Freeholders Honor Swirz of the Roselle Park Fire Department
August 25, 2010 Trailside Offers Evening Yoga Series Beginning Sept. 14
August 24, 2010 Harvest Contest at Union County MusicFest
August 24, 2010 Union County Awards 43 “HEART” Grants
August 24, 2010 Union County Clerk at Jersey Gardens Mall Expo
August 24, 2010 Union County Sheriff's Youth Academy 2010 Class Graduates
August 23, 2010 County Officials Join U.S. Coast Guard Tour
August 18, 2010 Trailside Offers After School Science Programs
August 17, 2010 RUNNELLS SPECIALIZED HOSPITAL’S 13th ANNUAL COURTYARD CARNIVAL
August 17, 2010 Union County 4-H Clubs Welcome New Members
August 13, 2010 Rutgers 4-H Club's Summer Youth Science Program
August 12, 2010 Union County Adopts Innovative “Christopher’s Program” to Help Prevent Gang Violence
August 11, 2010 Union County Performing Arts Center Offers First Ever “Friends of MusicFest” Sponsorships
August 6, 2010 “Family Flix” Summer Film Series in Union County Parks Concludes Tuesday, August 24, with “Racing Stripes”
August 6, 2010 Free Concert by Jimmy and the Parrots at Oak Ridge Park in Clark, August 25
August 5, 2010 Union County Emergency Responders Shine in Recent Hazmat Incident
August 5, 2010 Union County Senior Art Show Winners Exhibit at Freeholders Gallery
August 4, 2010 Free Concert of Rocking Revelry by The Nerds at Oak Ridge Park in Clark, August 18
August 4, 2010 Photographs by Marilyn Espinoza of Scotch Plains Are on Exhibit at Pearl Street Gallery
August 4, 2010

TRAIN HEADLINES SATURDAY AT 13th ANNUAL UNION COUNTY MUSICFEST
SPOON IS SUNDAY HEADLINER - Free two-day event also features Soul Asylum, The Bravery, Suzanne Vega, The Zombies, Ok Go, Robert Randolph and the Family Band, Nils Lofgren Acoustic Duo, Jesse Malin and the St. Marks Social, Mike Peters & Friends, Willie Nile, 61 North; Vita Chambers will also perform a free show at the Union County Fair at MusicFest on Thursday - The Alarm performs on Saturday night at The Crossroads in Garwood - New Jersey artist Nicole Atkins added to Sunday lineup

August 4, 2010 UNION COUNTY ANNOUNCES $276 MILLION TAX RELIEF AND WASTE DISPOSAL SAVINGS PLAN
August 3, 2010 County Clerk Offers Expedited Passport Service to Help Travelers Avoid Last-Minute Travel Snags
August 3, 2010 “Family Flix” Summer Film Series in Union County Parks
Continues Tuesday, August 17, with “Monsters vs. Aliens”
August 2, 2010 New Jersey State Golf Association at Galloping Hill
JULY
July 30, 2010 Early American Crafters Are Wanted for Harvest Festival at Trailside, Sept. 26
July 30, 2010 Freeholders Commend TaylorMade
July 30, 2010 Freeholders Congratulate Danielle Rogers of Plainfield
July 30, 2010 Freeholders Congratulate First Tee Winners
July 30, 2010 Runnells Specialized Hospital Foundation’s 6th Annual “Party in the Park”
July 30, 2010 Union County Sheriff's Youth Academy
July 29, 2010 Annual Union Senior BBQ
July 29, 2010 Union County’s Mobile Document-Shredding Program Will Visit Union, August 14
July 28, 2010 VOLUNTEER TO BE A UNION COUNTY MASTER TREE STEWARD
July 27, 2010 Free Concert by “The Rat Pack” at Oak Ridge Park in Clark, August 11
July 23, 2010 Amateur Astronomers Begin Solar Observing Sessions
at Trailside Nature & Science Center, July 31
July 23, 2010 Union County Sponsors Recycling Event, August 7:
Residents Benefit from Initiative to Recycle Household Special Waste, Including Unwanted Fireworks and Ammunition
July 21, 2010 “Family Flix” Teams Up with First Responders at Meisel Park in Springfield, August 3:
“Shrek 2” Will Be Shown after “National Night Out” Activities
July 21, 2010 Free Concert by “Dr. K’s Motown Review” at Oak Ridge Park in Clark, August 4
July 21, 2010 Union County Hosting “National Night Out” in Meisel Park in Springfield
August 3 Police-Community Event Aimed at Preventing Crime and Drug Use
July 20, 2010 Union County Vo-Tech Works to Expand Science Education that Leads to Green Jobs
July 19, 2010 County Clerk Offers Updates, Advice to Travel Safely Abroad
July 19, 2010 MORE ARTISTS ANNOUNCED FOR 13th ANNUAL UNION COUNTY MUSICFEST SOUL ASYLUM, THE ZOMBIES, OK GO, SUZANNE VEGA, MIKE PETERS & FRIENDS, VITA CHAMBERS AND 61 NORTH JOIN THE LINEUP
July 19, 2010 Sign Up Now for Riding Lessons at Watchung Stable in Mountainside
July 16, 2010 “An Evening of Tropical Bliss” – the theme of the “senior” prom at RUNNELLS Specialized Hospital
July 16, 2010 Provident Bank Supports Sheriff's Gun Awareness Programs
July 16, 2010 Rahway Water Champions
July 15, 2010 Runnells Specialized Hospital Volunteers Recognized: 47th Annual Volunteer Awards Ceremony & Luncheon
July 15, 2010 Wednesday Matinees at Trailside Continue with “Wacky Science” on July 28
July 14, 2010 Free Concert by “Strawberry Fields” at Oak Ridge Park Features Music of the Beatles, July 28
July 13, 2010 “Family Flix” Summer Film Series in Union County Parks Continues Tuesday, July 27, with “The Muppet Movie”
July 12, 2010 Union County Awarded $381,000 for New Culvert
Funds will be used to replace a culvert in Union Township
July 9, 2010 Union County Clerk Offers Updated Information about Birth Certificates to Native Puerto Ricans Living in Union County
July 8, 2010 Recycle Unwanted Electronic Equipment in Scotch Plains, July 24
July 7, 2010 Cranford Girl Scouts Create Garden with an Assist from Master Gardeners of Union County
July 7, 2010 Discover What the Watchung Stable in Mountainside Has to Offer during Public Open House, July 18
July 7, 2010 UNION COUNTY RAPE CRISIS CENTER SEEKS VOLUNTEERS
July 6, 2010 87th Annual Central Jersey Fourth of July Parade
July 6, 2010 Free Concert by “Taboo” at Echo Lake Park Features Music of Carlos Santana, July 21
July 2, 2010 “Family Flix” Summer Film Series in Union County Parks Continues Tuesday, July 13, with “The Tale of Despereaux”
July 1, 2010 Apply for Passports Before Federal Fees Increase July 13:
County Clerk’s Offices in Westfield & Elizabeth Have Convenient Hours
July 1, 2010

Union County’s Mobile Document-Shredding Program Will Visit Rahway, July 21

JUNE
June 30, 2010 Patrolman Robert F. Hand Plaza Dedicated in Cranford
June 29, 2010 Free Reggae Concert at Echo Lake Park Features Bob Marley Tribute Show, July 14
June 25, 2010 13th ANNUAL UNION COUNTY MUSICFEST BEGINS TO TAKE SHAPE
SPOON, ROBERT RANDOLPH AND THE FAMILY BAND, NILS LOFGREN ACOUSTIC DUO, THE BRAVERY AMONG CONFIRMED ARTISTS - Overlook Hospital returns as presenting sponsor for third consecutive year
June 25, 2010 Galloping Hill Golf Course Announces NJSGA Partnership
June 24, 2010 4-H Volunteers Share Hobbies with Children
June 24, 2010 “The Machine” Performs the Music of Pink Floyd in a Free Concert at Echo Lake Park, July 7
June 24, 2010 Trailside’s Popular Wednesday Matinee Series Begins July 7
June 22, 2010 Union County Law Enforcement Rounds Up Deadbeat Dads
June 22, 2010 Union County Sheriff's Gun Awareness Storyboard Contest Winners
June 21, 2010 Photographs by Millicent K. Brody of Westfield Are on Exhibit at Pearl Street Gallery
June 21, 2010 Union County Teen Arts Exhibit on Display at New Jersey Blood Center
June 18, 2010 Fanwood-Scotch Plains Girl Scout Troop 751 Gold Award Recipients
June 17, 2010 “Family Flix” Summer Film Series in Union County Parks Begins Tuesday, June 29, with Showing of “Beethoven”
June 17, 2010 The Hall Was Packed: RUNNELLS Specialized Hospital Foundation Casino Night
June 16, 2010 UNION COUNTY ANNOUNCES FARMERS MARKET VOUCHER PROGRAM FOR SENIORS
June 15, 2010 Free Performance by “Tramps Like Us” at Echo Lake Park Opens Union County Summer Concert Series, June 30
June 15, 2010 Union County Playgrounds Are Ready for Fun
June 14, 2010 Runnells Specialized Hospital Personnel Honored by Resident Council
June 14, 2010 Union County Opens Springfield Avenue Bridge Four Months Early
June 12, 2010 Bio Blitz 2010
June 11, 2010 First “Green Jobs” Class Graduates from Union County Vo-Tech
June 11, 2010 Freeholders Honor Ruth Yablonsky
June 11, 2010 Freeholders Honor Union Township Police Officers
June 11, 2010 Sign Up for Union County Archery ID Cards at Oak Ridge Park in Clark
June 10, 2010 Union County Pools Open for Summer Swimming
June 10, 2010 Union County Senior Art Show
June 9, 2010 Union County’s Mobile Document-Shredding Program Will Visit Scotch Plains, June 26
June 8, 2010 Chubb Employees Volunteer At Runnells Specialized Hospital
June 8, 2010 Runnells Volunteer Guild Holds Flower Sale
June 8, 2010 Union County Freeholders Thank Runnells Specialized Hospital Employees
June 7, 2010 Archery Lessons Are Available in Union County at Oak Ridge Park in Clark
June 7, 2010 Rhythm and Blues by the Brook
   
June 4, 2010 “Seven” Retires from Watchung Stable
June 3, 2010 Union County Employee Artists Show Work at Freeholders Gallery
June 3, 2010 Union County Vo-Tech Students Build First Electric Vehicle
June 2, 2010 Friday Family Programs Are Available at Trailside This Summer
June 1, 2010 Elizabeth Firefighters Memorial
June 1, 2010 Memorial Day
June 1, 2010 Nurses Vaccine Advocacy and Adolescent Immunization Training
June 1, 2010 “Topical Solutions” on Sale at Runnells Specialized Hospital, June 17th
MAY
May 28, 2010 Stretch Your Budget At Runnells Specialized Hospital’s Bedding Sale – June 3rd
May 26, 2010 Cranford Girl Scouts Gold Award and Silver Award Winners
May 26, 2010 Union County Sponsors Recycling Event, June 12: Residents Benefit from Initiative to Recycle Mercury Thermometers and Thermostats, Household Special Waste, Propane Tanks & Automobile Tires
May 25, 2010 “Deserted Village” Visitor Center Will Be Open on Sunday, May 30
May 24, 2010 "National Community Action Month"
May 24, 2010 Union County Welcomes "First Tee" Youth Golf Program
May 21, 2010 New Linden Library Opens
May 14, 2010 Couples Enjoy “Date Night” at Watchung Stable, June 6
May 14, 2010 Linden's Senior Citizen of the Year Honored
May 14, 2010 National Police Week
May 14, 2010 Union County College in Elizabeth to Host N.J. Historic Preservation Conference, June 2
May 13, 2010 MORRIS DAY AND THE TIME TO HEADLINE ‘RHYTHM & BLUES BY THE BROOK’ MUSIC FESTIVAL AT CEDAR BOOK PARK IN PLAINFIELD, JUNE 5
May 13, 2010 Young Golfers Begin Summer Classes at Galloping Hill with Family Golf Day Kick-Off Event, May 22
May 12, 2010 Berkeley Heights Lions Club Honored for 45 Years of Volunteering at Runnells
May 12, 2010 Master Gardeners Plant Sale on Sunday, May 16
May 12, 2010 Runnells Volunteer Barbara McMahon Honored
May 11, 2010 County Clerk Extends Office Hours, June 5, for Last-Minute Mail-In Voters
May 11, 2010 Family Golf Day Kicks Off “First Tee” Summer Courses at Galloping Hill, May 22
May 10, 2010 Union County Employee Art Show
May 10, 2010 UNION COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT TO PARTICIPATE IN 2ND ANNUAL TOUR OF SERVICES
May 7, 2010 Municipal Clerks Week
May 7, 2010 Register Now for Summer Youth League Baseball– Boys and Girls, Ages 8-15, Play Weekdays in Warinanco Park
May 7, 2010 Saddle Up!—no experience necessary at Watchung Stable
May 7, 2010 Senior Citizen Council of Union County's 39th Annual Luncheon
May 7, 2010 Workshop Delves into Care & Keeping of Memorabilia and Historic Artifacts, May 22
May 5, 2010 2010 Teen Arts Exhibit Begins Tour at Springfield Public Library
May 5, 2010 Eleven Honored For Human Rights Contributions
May 4, 2010 Union County, Kean University, Newark Museum & Rahway River Association
to Present ‘Bio-Blitz 2010’ at Clark Reservoir, Esposito & Milton Lake Parks, June 11-12 - Naturalists & Scientists Are Needed
APRIL
April 30, 2010 Business Owners in Union County Can Register Trade Names at County Clerk’s New Office in Westfield
April 30, 2010 Community Access Unlimited Art Exhibit at Freeholders Gallery
April 30, 2010 Maple Avenue Park in Hillside
April 29, 2010 Free Workshop Will Explain “HEART Grant” Application Process for Non-Profit Groups, Artists & Historians, May 13
April 28, 2010 Recycle Unwanted Electronic Equipment in Cranford, May 15
April 28, 2010 Union County Extension Offers Nutrition Class: Bringing Vegetables to the Table
April 27, 2010 Paintings by Dolores Brink of Roselle Park Are on Exhibit at Pearl Street Gallery
April 27, 2010 Union County’s Mobile Document-Shredding Program Will Visit the Township of Union, May 12
April 26, 2010 The Volunteers Guild of Runnells Specialized Hospital Presents a Variety Sale – May 20th
April 26, 2010 Union County 4-H Club Members Speak Out on Magic, Helicopters, Braids and More - Eight members qualify for statewide public speaking event
April 26, 2010 Union County Offers Discount Rain Barrels
April 26, 2010 Westfield Office of Union County Clerk Welcomes Passport Applicants
April 23, 2010 2010 Union County Arbor Day Poetry Contest Winners
April 23, 2010 Community Access Unlimited Awards Night Celebration, Donna McCourt
April 23, 2010 Community Access Unlimited Awards Night Celebration, Jason Balsamello
April 23, 2010 Community Access Unlimited Awards Night Celebration, Elizabeth Police Department
April 23, 2010 New Union County Shared Service Will Save Almost $230,000 for Fanwood
Union County Dispatching Center will become the call center for Fanwood
April 23, 2010 Roselle-Roselle Park Rotary Club Makes Donation to Sheriff's Gun Safety Programs
April 23, 2010 RUNNELLS Dietitians help others to “eatTM right”
April 22, 2010 Free Workshop Explains Application Process for Union County Local Arts Grant Program, May 11
April 21, 2010 Enjoy the Awards Ceremony & Exhibit of Art by Union County Employees, May 5
April 21, 2010 Union County Celebrates Community Development Week
April 19, 2010 Book Donation to Westfield Library
April 19, 2010 Cranford Public Library Centennial Celebration
April 16, 2010 Accessories at RUNNELLS Specialized Hospital
April 16, 2010 Sheriff’s Officers Arrest Man Charged with Criminal Trespass, Possession of a Weapon
April 16, 2010 Vaccine Advocacy and Adolescent Immunization Symposium
April 15, 2010 Artists 60 & Older Are Wanted for Union County Senior Art Show
April 15, 2010 FEMA DISASTER RECOVERY CENTER OPENS IN CRANFORD
April 15, 2010 "My County" Poster Contest Winners
April 15, 2010 Union County Teens to Perform in Rahway at Union County Arts Center, April 28
April 14, 2010 Elizabeth at the Crossroads
April 14, 2010 Evening Dusk to Dark Programs at Trailside Begin April 28
April 14, 2010 Go Green Book Donation to Libraries
April 14, 2010 Union County Sheriff's Labor Assistance Program
April 14, 2010 WHAT UNION COUNTY RESIDENTS SHOULD EXPECT AFTER REGISTERING FOR DISASTER AID
April 13, 2010 Elizabethtown Plaza Redevelopment Project
April 13, 2010 Union County Residents Can Call Census Bureau for Help with Forms
April 12, 2010 U.S. Census Bureau's "March to the Mailbox Campaign"
April 12, 2010 Union County Offers History Grant Workshop, April 27
April 9, 2010 Fiscal Committee Hearing Date Announced
April 9, 2010 Freeholders Honor Roselle Catholic Girls Basketball Team
April 9, 2010 Freeholders Honor Union Middle School Thinking Cap Quiz Bowl Team
April 9, 2010 Trailside Celebrates 40th Anniversary of Earth Day, April 22
April 8, 2010 A Message from Union County Sheriff Ralph Froehlich
April 8, 2010 Berry, Berry Good News
April 8, 2010 Union County Clerk's Volunteer Firefighter/EMS Identification Program
April 7, 2010 UCC Scholarship Reception
April 7, 2010 Union County’s Mobile Document-Shredding Program Will Visit Plainfield
(April 23) and Cranford (April 24)
April 6, 2010 DISASTER ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE FOR COUNTY RESIDENTS AFFECTED BY FLOODS
April 6, 2010 Freeholders Honor Ann Ferguson, Executive Director of the Linden Housing Authority
April 6, 2010 National Community Development Day
April 6, 2010 National Community Development Week
April 6, 2010 Trailside to Host 20th Wildlife Sunday, April 18
April 5, 2010 “Small Steps” to Improve Health Can Lead to Big Savings for Union County Residents
April 5, 2010 Spring Cleaning at Mattano Park
MARCH
March 31, 2010 Union County Archery ID Cards Are Available at Oak Ridge Park in Clark
March 30, 2010 Union County Sponsors Recycling Event, April 17:
Residents Benefit from Public/Private Initiative to Recycle Mercury Thermometers and Thermostats, Household Special Waste and Automobile Tires
March 29, 2010 Berns Honored at Women of Excellence Awards
March 29, 2010 Eagan Honored at Women of Excellence Awards
March 29, 2010 Eileen Forman Ludden (C) of Summit Honored at Women of Excellence Awards
March 29, 2010 Lilien Honored at Women of Excellence Awards
March 29, 2010 Maria Mnischenko of Union Honored at Women of Excellence Awards
March 29, 2010 Marie Oakie of Hillside Honored at Women of Excellence Awards
March 29, 2010 Sergeant Marianne Hopko of Mountainside Honored at Women of Excellence Awards
March 29, 2010 Sister Judy Mertz Honored at Women of Excellence Awards
March 29, 2010 Susan Lipstein of Union Honored at Women of Excellence Awards
March 29, 2010 Union County Consolidates Human Services with Westfield in Municipal Cost-Saving Measure
County will also serve Mountainside residents
March 26, 2010 Linden Fire Station 1 Opens
March 24, 2010 Union County Introduces New Program to Help Prevent Violence
March 22, 2010 Union County Public Safety Agencies Continue Random Search Program to Maintain Homeland Security
March 19, 2010 Award-Winning Union County Vo-Tech Schools Raise Funds for Cancer Research
March 19, 2010 Join a Celebration of Achievements by Union County Women
March 19, 2010 Renowned Wildlife Artist Mark Mueller Displays Paintings at Trailside
March 18, 2010 Elizabeth Arts Council Members Exhibit Work at Freeholders Gallery in Elizabeth
March 16, 2010 Passport Day in the USA, March 27 – Westfield Office Hosts Passport Fair, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
March 16, 2010 Union County Responds to Storm Damage
March 16, 2010 Union County Sheriff Swears In New Investigator
March 15, 2010 NEW DATE ADDED TO 2010 UNION COUNTY BUDGET HEARINGS
March 15, 2010 The jewelry and handbags of Nicole’s Boutique at RUNNELLS Specialized Hospital
March 12, 2010 Reptiles & Amphibians from Around the World Will Be Discussed at Trailside, March 25
March 12, 2010 Union County Welcomes “First Tee” Youth Golf Program to Galloping Hill Golf Course in Kenilworth
March 11, 2010 Recycle Unwanted Electronic Equipment in New Providence, March 27
March 11, 2010 Union County Schedules Adopt-A-Trail Orientation Meeting for Potential Trail Stewards, March 27
March 10, 2010 UNION COUNTY MEDICAL RESERVE CORPS PARTICIPATE IN HAITI RELIEF
March 9, 2010 UNION COUNTY TO HONOR WOMEN OF EXCELLENCE ON MARCH 26TH
March 8, 2010 Two New Union County Sheriff's Officers Sworn In
March 5, 2010 Amateur Astronomers Celebrate the Return of Saturn’s Rings at Trailside Nature & Science Center, March 20
March 5, 2010 BUDGET HEARING DATES ANNOUNCED FOR 2010
March 5, 2010 Union County St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee
March 4, 2010 County of Union Shares Award for Helping to Preserve the Cranford Canoe Club
March 4, 2010 Union County Clerk Offers Information about Birth Certificates to Native Puerto Ricans Living in Union County
March 4, 2010 Union County Offers Free Class, “Physical Activity for Mature Adults”
March 3, 2010 NYC T.V. Products at RUNNELLS Specialized Hospital
March 3, 2010 Read Across America
March 3, 2010 RUNNELLS Specialized Hospital Activities Therapy Staff Honored During National Activities Therapy Week
March 3, 2010 Union County Clerk Assists with Passports at Governor Livingston HS
March 2, 2010 County of Union Employees and Their Families Are Invited to Exhibit Artwork
March 2, 2010 Support for Caregivers Available at Runnells Specialized Hospital
March 1, 2010 “Take Only Pictures and Leave Only Footprints” Wildlife Photography Contest at Trailside
FEBRUARY
February 25, 2010 UNION COUNTY FREEHOLDER MEETING IS POSTPONED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER - Regular meeting rescheduled for next Thursday, March 4th, 7 p.m.
February 25, 2010 Yoga Series on Tuesday Evenings Continues at Trailside thru March 30
February 24, 2010 New Group Meal Site for Plainfield Seniors Will Open March 1
February 23, 2010 Union County Sheriff’s Office Offers Juvenile Gang Reduction Services
February 23, 2010 Union County Clerk Continues Free Passport Photos at Elizabeth and Westfield Offices through March; Westfield Branch Extends Saturday Office Hours
February 18, 2010 Annual Watchung Reservation Deer Management Program to Start Monday, March 1
February 18, 2010 Ice Skating, Volleyball, Swimming, and Exercise Programs Are Available in Union County for People with Disabilities
February 18, 2010 Italian Cooking Class Offered, March 1, through Trailside Nature & Science Center
February 18, 2010 Union County Residents May Be Eligible for Help with Utility Bills
February 17, 2010 A Day in Government
February 17, 2010 February Is Heart Awareness Month
February 17, 2010 Union County Authorizes U.S. Department of Agriculture to Manage Canada Geese
February 16, 2010 Budget-friendly sale… Jewels N’ More at RUNNELLS Specialized Hospital
February 16, 2010 COUNTY MANAGER APPOINTS 25-YEAR LAW ENFORCEMENT VETERAN AS PUBLIC SAFETY DIRECTOR
February 16, 2010 Discount Rain Barrels on Sale by Union County 4-H Teen Council
February 16, 2010 Fanwood Presbyterian Church Group Donates Bags for Wheelchairs & Walkers
to Runnells Specialized Hospital
February 16, 2010 February 25th - Cellular Phone & iPod Accessories Sale - at Runnells SpecializedHospital
February 16, 2010 The Annual Spirit of Giving was Celebrated at Runnells Specialized Hospital
February 11, 2010 Follow Union County on Twitter
February 11, 2010 UNION COUNTY ANNOUNCES 2010 RESURFACING PROJECTS
February 11, 2010 Union County Teen Arts Exhibit on Display at Les Malamut Gallery in Union thru March 12
February 9, 2010 Sheriff's Officers Promoted to Detectives
February 9, 2010 Union County Schedules Adopt-A-Trail Orientation Meeting for Potential Trail Stewards, Feb. 27
February 8, 2010 March 26th is Casino Night for the RUNNELLS Specialized Hospital Foundation
February 8, 2010 UNION COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT NAMES NEW DEPUTY COORDINATOR
February 5, 2010 New and Used Riding Clothes Will Be on Sale at Watchung Stable in Mountainside, March 6
February 3, 2010 Photographs by Jim Occi of Cranford Are on Exhibit at Pearl Street Gallery
February 3, 2010 Support for Caregivers Available at Runnells Specialized Hospital
February 2, 2010 Details Announced for Deer Management Program in the Ash Brook Reservation
February 2, 2010 Union County's Adopt-A-Park Program
February 2, 2010 Volunteers Needed for Teen Arts Festival, March 18-19
February 1, 2010 Enjoy “February Festivities” at Trailside, Feb. 12-16
JANUARY
January 29, 2010 FREE CLASS SHOWS FUN WAYS TO EAT FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
January 29, 2010 Student Athletes from Rahway, Scotch Plains, Union, and Westfield Will Be Honored at Union County Hot Stove Awards Dinner, Feb. 14
Guest Speaker: Dale Berra of the New York Yankees
January 29, 2010 Union County Extension Offers Guide for Getting “Health and Wealth” on Track
January 29, 2010 Union County Sheriff’s Officers, U.S. Marshals Arrest Wanted Abdullah Associate
January 22, 2010 Clinics about Horses Are Offered at Watchung Stable
January 22, 2010 Union County 4-H Meets Union County K-9
January 22, 2010 UNION COUNTY BECOMES THIRD COUNTY TO PARTICIPATE IN STATEWIDE POLICE DATA EXCHANGE PROGRAM
January 22, 2010 Union County Clerk Offers Free Passport Photos at Elizabeth and Westfield Offices through February; Westfield Branch Has Evening and Saturday Office Hours
January 22, 2010 Union County Shares in Green Jobs Grant of Almost $5 Million from U.S. Department of Labor
Union County selected as lead grant distribution partner for New Jersey
January 21, 2010 Evening Gentle Yoga Series at Trailside Begins Feb. 9
January 21, 2010 Register for Summer Fun at Trailside: Lottery Drawing for Registration Begins Feb. 6
January 19, 2010 2010 Union County St. Patrick's Day Parade
January 15, 2010 Beginners Are Encouraged to Learn Horseback Riding With Union County’s Watchung Mounted Troop
January 15, 2010 “Negro League Baseball at Yankee Stadium” Is the Topic of Black History Month Program at Union County College, Feb. 4
January 15, 2010 RUNNELLS Specialized Hospital Volunteers Guild features a Uniform Sale – January 28th
January 15, 2010 Runnells Specialized Hospital Volunteers Guild Vendor Sales For 2010
January 15, 2010 Valentine’s Day Special – February 11th Fine Jewelry at RUNNELLS Specialized Hospital
January 13, 2010 Umpires Can Earn More in 2010: Classes for New Softball Umpires Begin Feb. 16
January 13, 2010 Westfield Community Players Celebrate 75 Years
January 12, 2010 First Children School Art Exhibit at Freeholders Gallery
January 11, 2010 UNION COUNTY FORECLOSURE TASKFORCE TO HOLD PRACTITIONERS’ CONFERENCE, JAN 14TH - Professionals will come together to share ideas to help residents and tenants facing foreclosure
January 8, 2010 All Union County Residents Invited to Join “Small Steps to Health and Wealth™ Online Challenge”
January 8, 2010 Boy Scouts Help Grow Vegetables for Community Kitchens
January 7, 2010 "Concert for Keys"
January 6, 2010 How to Enjoy a Balanced Diet on a Balanced Budget
Union County offers free class on nutrition and smart shopping
January 6, 2010 Union County Baseball Hall of Fame Gains Four New Members, Feb. 14
Guest Speaker: Dale Berra of the New York Yankees
January 5, 2010 Non-Profit Groups Are Invited to a Networking Meeting Sponsored by Union County; Deadline to Register is Jan. 22
January 5, 2010 Union County Teen Arts Exhibit on Display at Plainfield Library
January 4, 2010 Freeholder Mirabella Begins New Term
January 4, 2010 Freeholder Mohamed Jalloh Sworn In as Freeholder
January 4, 2010 Surrogate LaCorte Begins New Term
January 3, 2010 FREEHOLDER CHAIRMAN SULLIVAN ANNOUNCES INITIATIVES
DURING 153rd ANNUAL REORGANIZATION TITLED:
“HELPING PEOPLE, MOVING UNION COUNTY FORWARD”
Freeholders Mirabella, Scanlon, and Surrogate LaCorte Begin New Terms
Freeholder Jalloh Begins First Term
January 3, 2010 Union County Freeholder Chairman Daniel Sullivan
 

 

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