COUNTY – The Union County Board of County Commissioners is pleased to announce that its seasonal recycling programs for 2025 will continue in June. Residents are welcome to take part in this free annual program, which allows for the safe and secure disposal of personal documents, scrap metals, and h...

WESTFIELD — At its May board meeting, The Westfield Foundation bid farewell to three dedicated Trustees whose service has left a lasting mark on the organization. Former President Rupa Motwani and Trustees Greg Irwin and Munira Ismail rolled off the board after years of thoughtful community engageme...

WESTFIELD — The Center for Hope Hospice and Palliative Care Auxiliary will once again host its annual Wine Tasting Fundraiser, to be held from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 29, at 16 Prospect Wine Bar and Bistro in Westfield.Wine pours will be available throughout the event, along with hors d’oeuvres ...

WESTFIELD — The Westfield Memorial Library, located at 550 East Broad Street, has announced multiple programs it has planned for early June.Just in time for baseball season, the library will present “Before you can say Jackie Robinson — Black baseball in America in the Era of the Color Line,” featur...

WESTFIELD — The employees of the Westfield Memorial Library and community members, in partnership with Prevention Links of Kenilworth, N.J., recently received Naloxone/ Narcan training at the library.During the training, participants were given information and strategies regarding the nasal-spray ve...

GARWOOD — The Garwood Public Library is gearing up for a busy month, which it will kick off this Sunday, June 1, with a booth at the 11th Annual Garwood Rocks festival, taking place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. along Center Street. Visitors will be able to sign up for a library card, learn about library p...

CRANFORD — The Cranford Historical Society invites the community to a Garden Tour Fundraiser on Saturday, June 28, between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Five gardens in Cranford will be featured, including the Cranford Historical Society’s own at the Crane-Phillips House Museum, which also will serve as the Ho...

FANWOOD/SCOTCH PLAINS — New officers were inducted on May 19 for the Fanwood-Scotch Plains Service League, a local, allvolunteer organization running the nonprofit Thrift Shop at 1741 East Second Street, Scotch Plains.Assuming new duties for a twoyear term are Sharon Shiraga, the newly-elected presi...

SUMMIT AREA — The Summit Area Old Guard will hear from fellow Old Guard member Mitchell Erickson at its meeting on Tuesday, June 3, at 9:30 a.m.Dr. Erickson, who holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry, will review efforts to remove lead from the environment over the past half century, notably leaded gasoline, p...

WESTFIELD — Fairview Cemetery and Arboretum will host its popular Notable Residents Walking Tour this Sunday, June 1, at 2 p.m., highlighting the history and character of those who helped shape the community over the years. Fairview Cemetery is a 105acre oasis and the final resting place known for i...