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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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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Photo: Union County Sheriff's Second Annual Police Pistol Competition

Competition held at the Union County Sheriff’s Firearms Training Facility in Springfield.

The Union County Sheriff's office held their second pistol competition on Saturday, Oct. 13. The sheriff's office reported that 28 officers from the Union County Sheriff’s Office and the Plainfield, Linden, Roselle, Roselle Park, Kean University, Hillside, Mountainside, Summit, Springfield, Kenilworth and Union County Police Departments competed.   Sgt. Jerry Plum of the Plainfield Police Department won first place, Sgt. Carlo Caparruva of the Union County Sheriff’s Office took second and Sgt. William Bizun of the Linden Police Department won third. 

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SOLD! in Union County: Summit Avenue Home Sells for $2.8 Million

Here are the homes sold in Union County last week.

Berkeley Heights Address: 617 Plainfield Avenue List Price: $374,900 Sold Price: $315,000 Beds/Baths: 4 bedrooms/3 bath Details: This split level has a basement and no garage. Address: 242 Garfield Street List Price: $469,000 Sold Price: $435,000 Beds/Baths: 5 bedrooms/2.1 bath Details: This split level has a two-car garage and a basement. Address: 69 Hampton Drive List Price: $522,000 Sold Price: $509,000 Beds/Baths: 4 bedrooms/2.1 bath Details: This split level has a one-car garage and a basement. Address: 65 Cambridge Drive List Price: $659,000 Sold Price: $610,000 Beds/Baths: 4 bedrooms/3 bath Details: This bi-level has a two-car garage and no basement. Clark Address: 14 Cellar Avenue List Price: $295,000 Sold Price: $277,500 Beds/…

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Volunteer Naturalists, Scientists Needed for County’s Bio-Blitz

Residents are invited to “Get Your Nature On!” at the 24-hour event in the Rahway River Parkway.

Union County offers nature lovers of all ages the opportunity to get up-close and personal with wildlife in their own  backyard during Bio-Blitz 2012. Beginning on Friday, June 8, at 5 p.m., the annual outdoor event will organize teams of plant and wildlife specialists to scour three sections of Union County’s Rahway River Parkway in Rahway, Clark, Winfield Park and Cranford in search of plants and animals over a 24-hour period. Volunteer expert and amateur scientists and naturalists are needed to participate as team Bio-Blitz members. To volunteer or to receive a brochure and application, call 908-789-3683. When calling, please specify your level of experience and team preference. Registration may also be done online at the Union County …

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Where's Your Union County 'Staycation' Destination?

You have some time off, but don't want to jump on a plane or pack the car. So what do you do when you're looking for fun close to home?

Everyone loves vacation, but not everyone has the time — or the cash — to take a week off and head for some far-flung location. So when you have the chance to stick close to home, what do you do to have some fun without having to fill up the tank? Some families check into a local hotel for a room-service "staycation" full of in-room movies and a lot of time in the pool. Other folks like to spend the morning puttering around the house and taking care of all the little jobs that have been piling up and then spend the afternoon going to an amusement park, a nature preserve or a bowling alley before heading off for dinner and a movie. Or maybe you're in the mood to ditch the kids and go for a little pampering, so you head out for a day of spa …

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Live Music in Union County

Rock, rap, piano bars? If you feel like rockin' the 'burbs, you can find somewhere to get your groove on this weekend.

Crossroads Elevator Art, Broken Darling, Blue Meanie (Monkees tribute band) Sat: The Small Mice, J.R.S., Enjoy April, The Deadbeats Sun: School of Rock: Guitar Gods and British Invasion   xxroads.com Sat: Rob Poparazzi Sun: Joe Regan The McClures  

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Rockin' the 'Burbs: Live Music in Union County

Grab a drink, shake a tailfeather... get out and have fun!

Crossroads Jimi Hendrix tribute, Oria Aspen w/Glenn Alexander, Sleepless Saints Sat: Sound Station Benefit (noon) Sun: In Our Glory, Break the Spell, User-friendly Hand Grenades   xxroads.com Sat: Al Madison Sun: Joe Regan  

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