🌱 How Union’s youngest leaders turned socks into real community support

Good morning Union! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How Union’s youngest leaders turned socks into real community support
• Which Union-based food distributor just triggered 50 Salmonella-related recalls?
• How does Union’s housing market really stack up to nearby counties?

Also on today's calendar: Art of Living Part 1 Program in the presence of Gurudev and 7 more events.

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Cold with clouds and sun, with a high of 31 and low of 23 degrees.
• Wednesday: Breezy with clouds and sun, temps: high: 42, low: 28.
• Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 46 and low of 39 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Battle Hill Students Collect 550 Pairs of Socks for Community Outreach (tapinto.net) — Union’s Battle Hill Elementary students just wrapped up a sock drive that collected 550 new pairs for people in need across nearby communities. The student council led the effort, partnering with three New Jersey ministries to distribute the socks and highlighting how young Union residents are stepping up as compassionate community leaders.
   

• NJ distribution center issues 50 recall notices after positive Salmonella tests (pix11.com) — A New Jersey-based food importer headquartered in Union has issued 50 nationwide recalls after some products tested positive for Salmonella, according to the FDA. While items were sold across the country, Union residents should check their pantries and can call the listed number or return affected products for a refund to avoid serious health risks.
   

• New data sheds light on Central Jersey home prices (northjersey.com) — Union’s housing market is running hot, with November homes selling for about 105% of list price and moving in roughly 30 days. New data compares Union to neighboring Central Jersey counties on prices, days on market, and listing trends. The figures show Union gaining listings and remaining highly competitive for both buyers and sellers.
   

📸 Around Union

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Union

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★ Featured events ★

Friday December 19

• Art of Living Part 1 Program in the presence of Gurudev
  Hyatt Regency Jersey City on the Hudson, 2 Exchange Pl, Jersey City
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Monday December 15

• Holiday Wind Ensemble Concer
  Livingston Elementary School , 960 Midland Blvd , Union
  7:30 pm

Tuesday December 16

• Board of Education Executive Session/Regular Meeting
  DMK Black Box Theater @ Union Public Library , 1980 Morris Avenue , Union
  6:00 pm

Wednesday December 17

• Splash into Fitness
  Union Township, NJ Calendar , Five Point YMCA Branch 201 Tucker Ave. , Union
  10:00 am
• SOMS Winter Chorus Concert
  Seth Boyden Elementary School , 274 Boyden Avenue , Maplewood
  6:55 pm
• Planning Board Meeting
  Millburn Education Center , 434 Millburn Avenue , Millburn
  7:30 pm
• Board of Adjustment Meeting
  Town Hall, Main Meeting Room , 1976 Morris Avenue , Union
  7:30 pm

Thursday December 18

• Explore Millburn Short Hills Board of Trustees
  Millburn Education Center , 434 Millburn Avenue , Millburn
  6:30 pm
• MMS Chorus Concert
  Millburn Township Public Schools , 434 Millburn Avenue , Millburn
  7:00 pm
• Community Development Meeting
  Town Hall , 1976 Morris Ave. , Union
  7:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 16

• Book Group: Esther Chehebar
  JCC MetroWest , 760 Northfield Ave , West Orange
  12:00 pm
• Meditation and Relaxation Workshop
  JCC MetroWest , 760 Northfield Ave , West Orange
  1:30 pm
• Bowling: Varsity vs. Rahway (Home)
  Westfield High School , 550 Dorian Road , Westfield
  4:00 pm
• Basketball: Girls Varsity vs. Mount Saint Dominic Academy (Home)
  West Orange High School , Tarnoff Gymnasium , West Orange
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Firefighters successfully contained a fast-moving house fire in Orange, New Jersey, with details on the cause remaining undisclosed.
  6:24AM on Dec 15: Firefighters contain a fast-moving house fire in Orange. (Nextdoor )
• Anyone available for snow shoveling in Union?
  Sidewalk and front walkway. Leave phone number. (Nextdoor Route 22)

• Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Team Member in Union. Apply here.
• Albertsons Company posted a job opening for Night Crew Stocker in Kenilworth. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Union here.

🗞 Nearby News

Kenilworth

• Kenilworth's Jimmy Buff's to Celebrate 15 Years on the Boulevard with Buy One, Get One Free Deal (tapinto.net)
• Kenilworth Public Library Announces Elvis Mannequin Winner (tapinto.net)
• Award-winning Elvis Tribute Artist brings Christmas to Kenilworth Library (unionnewsdaily.com)

Hillside

• News & Products for the week of December 15th 2025 (trains.com)

Maplewood

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don't know, but April May!
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