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Union County, NJ – The Union County Board of Commissioners encourages all Union County residents ages 12 and up to get a COVID-19 vaccine as soon as possible. In order to improve access for people who work during the week, the County will hold a free countywide vaccine clinic by appointment on Saturday, May 22, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Plainfield High School, located at 950 Park Avenue in Plainfield.
Any Union County resident ages 12 and up can use the Plainfield High School Clinic. To make an appointment, visit ucnj.org/vax or call 908-613-7VAX.
Subscribe Pandemic restrictions are on the way out, but the risk of infection remains for those who are not vaccinated, said Union County Board of Commissioners Chairman Alexander Mirabella. With programs like the Saturday clinic, we aim to ensure that everyone ages 12 and up in our community has quick, convenient access to the vaccine.
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May 21, 2021
Union County, NJ – In a continued effort to provide every resident with access to a vaccine and support services during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Union County Board of Commissioners provided free Johnson & Johnson vaccines on site to residents who participated in the county s emergency food distribution on May 18, in Warinanco Park.
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PSE&G also provided a team at the event to help eligible participants sign up for utility assistance programs.
Additionally, personnel from WellCare were on site to provide participants with Medicare insurance information and preventative health care information, and the Community FoodBank of NJ helped resister participants for SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
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May 18, 2021
The Berkeley Heights Environmental Commission organized a team to tackle debris in the Berkeley Heights section of Union County s Passaic River Park.
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Union County, NJ – A section of Union County s Passaic River Park received a sprucing-up from an all-ages team of volunteers organized by the Berkley Heights Environmental Commission last weekend, as part of Union County Adopt-a-Park program. The volunteers removed trash, scrap metal, tires, and other debris from a trail that runs through a section of the park between Station Street and Summit Avenue in Berkeley Heights.
The team included local residents and officials including Berkeley Heights Mayor Angie Devanney, members of the Berkeley Heights Township Council, and Union County Board of Commissioners Chairman Alexander Mirabella.
Military Appreciation Month
By Alexander Mirabella
Chairman, Union County Board of Commissioners
May is Military Appreciation Month and the Union County Board of Commissioners is committed to connecting our veterans and military families with helpful services.
Over the past year, we have expanded our outreach with several new programs.
We now have designated parking spaces at of our County facilities, for all Union County Veterans who display a Union County Veterans parking placard in their vehicle. To view a list of the locations and submit an application for a free placard, please visit ucnj.org/uc-hero.
In support of our LGBTQ veterans and active military residents, we have also partnered with our Office of LGBTQ Affairs, to address specific concerns and issues. We offer services for VA disability issues, military discharge upgrades, medical benefits, education resources, housing assistance, and employment/training resources.
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The Union County Board of Commissioners is pleased to announce a new and exciting season of summer programs for children and families at Union County s Trailside Nature and Science Center, located in the Watchung Reservation at 452 New Providence Road in Mountainside.
Registration begins Saturday, May 15 at 9:00 a.m. for Union County residents, and Monday, May 17 at 9:00 a.m. for non-county residents. To register, visit Union County s secure registration site at ucnj.org/reserve. Please be advised the programs book up quickly. Trailside s summer programs offer visitors of all ages a wonderful opportunity to spend time outdoors and have fun while learning about our natural heritage, said Board of Commissioners Chairman Alexander Mirabella.