County Urges Residents To 'Be Alert' in Wake of Boston Tragedy

County residents are urged to be aware of possible recycled Internet scams.

The following is a press release submitted by the county of Union. In wake of Monday’s Boston Marathon tragedy, the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders urges residents to be on alert for new and recycled internet scams that use the event as a means to disseminate malware and conduct financial fraud. “When tragedies strike, we always want to make our best effort to  stay informed, reach out, and give support,” said Freeholder Chairman Linda Carter. “However, we are urging the public to use caution before visiting websites and clicking links related to the Boston Marathon bombing, and are asking people be vigilant to whom they are making donations.” According to the Center for Internet Security, watch groups and cyber security experts …

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Union County Trains for Active Shooter Scenarios

Union County Prosecutor says “We can never understate the importance of safety and never underestimate the intent of some to cause devastating harm.”

In light of recent mass shooting events throughout the country, the Union County Prosecutor’s Office along with County Association of Chiefs of Police have redoubled efforts to ensure that officers are properly trained to respond to an active shooter incident.  Since 2005 more than 500 officers have completed a 16-hour training course that gives officers a history of active shooter incidents within the US and selected global cases; teaches the model response policy as determined by the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office. Additional training will be offered later this year. “While we hope the day never comes, this training helps officers prepare for the possibility of a mass shooting in Union County,” said Prosecutor Romankow. With the …

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Yankees Historian Marty Appel to Speak Feb. 10 at UC Baseball Awards Dinner

Union County Baseball Association honors student athletes and adds three new members to UC Baseball Hall of Fame.

This release was submitted by Union County. Marty Appel, the long-time Yankees historian and former director of Public Relations for the team, will be the special guest speaker at the 77th Annual Hot Stove League Baseball Dinner on Sunday, Feb. 10, starting at 1:00 p.m. at the L’Affaire Banquet Center, 1099 Route 22 East, in Mountainside. The awards dinner is sponsored by the Union County Baseball Association (UCBA), in cooperation with the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders and the Union County Department of Parks and Community Renewal. Since 1937, the annual Hot Stove League Baseball Dinner has been the primary fund-raising effort for the UCBA’s summer and fall programs for young ballplayers. Marty Appel began his tenure with the …

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Patch Poll: What News Will Groundhog Day Bring?

With the recent crazy weather and last week's frigid temps, the prospect of Punxsutawney Phil predicting six more weeks of winter Saturday is especially daunting.

Groundhog Day is Saturday this year, and the recent Arctic temperatures just broken by heavy rains, gusty winds, near-60 degree temps and power outages throughout Union County and surrounding areas are giving the day a bit more resonance than usual. According to the myth, if a groundhog sees his shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter; if he does not, spring is right around the corner. Last year in Summit, a stand-in groundhog did the honors at the Reeves-Reed Arboretum to declare that winter is over. At first, the true confirmation was conflicting, as Pennsylvania's Punxsutawney Phil predicted six more weeks of winter, while Staten Island Chuck called for an early spring. But groundhog Essex Ed served as the tie-breaker, predicting…

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Free: Historical Union County 2013 Election Calendar

The Union County clerk will send you a free 2013 wall calendar featuring historic NJ legislators and gubernatorial election information.

This release was submitted by Union County. Union County Clerk Joanne Rajoppi is pleased to offer a free 2013 wall calendar that honors former State Senators and Assembly members from Union County and includes important dates of concern to voters and candidates for office in this year’s gubernatorial, legislative, county and local elections. “Union County – which was part of Essex County until 1857 – is a Who’s Who of historically significant individuals,” said Ms. Rajoppi. “It is my hope that this 2013 calendar, with its vintage photographs of State Legislators, honors the men and women who served the people of Union County so well for the past six decades.” Since 2013 is a gubernatorial and legislative election year that also will have …

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Union County Issues Flu Advisory

Plus, eight preventative actions residents can take.

This release was submitted by Union County. The State of New Jersey is currently in the grip of one of the worst flu seasons in recent memory. With this in mind, the County of Union urges all residents to be aware and to take precautionary and preventative measures. Flu viruses are thought to spread mainly from person to person through the coughing, sneezing, or talking of someone with the flu. Flu viruses also may spread when people touch something with flu virus on it and then touch their mouth, eyes, or nose. People infected with flu may be able to infect others beginning 1 day before symptoms develop and up to 5-7 days after becoming sick. That means you may be able to spread the flu to someone else before you know you are sick as well…

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Hurricane Sandy

Merck Donates Products for First Responders in Union County

Merck, which has its headquarters in Summit, helped out first responders after Sandy so they could continue helping the residents in Union County.

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Freeholder Chairman Mirabella: After Sandy, Moving Forward

County Official looks forward in letter to the editor.

This has been an extraordinary time in Union County history, and we’ve seen some extraordinary things. We’ve seen the worst of the damage and destruction that a powerful storm can bring, first with Hurricane Sandy and then with the nor’easter Athena. We’ve also seen the best of human nature, as Union County residents pulled together to keep each other safe at the height of the danger. So many people have been involved in the response and recovery that it’s impossible to thank them all, so I’d just like to say that as a lifelong resident of Union County I could not be more proud to say that this place is my home. We’re not out of the woods yet. Tragically, two deaths in Union County have been attributed to the storm, and people are still …

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Sandy Causes Widespread Damage In Union County

County residents have begun the long process of recovering from the destruction left behind by 'Frankenstorm.'

This photo gallery from Jim Lowney with the County of Union shows some of the widespread damage from Hurricane Sandy.

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