Summit, NJ|News|
Extreme Heat In Summit This Week: Here's Where To Cool Off
Summit will see oppressive temperatures this week. Patch rounded up a list of local pools and spray parks to cool off and escape the heat.
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Remy Samuels, Patch Staff
- Millburn-Short Hills, NJ
Remy is a local editor covering towns in Union County, NJ — including Summit, Westfield, Cranford, Clark and Scotch Plains-Fanwood.
Feel free to contact her with any tips or story ideas at remy.samuels@patch.com!
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Summit, NJ|News|
Tractor-Trailer Crash On Rt. 24 Causes Pile-Up Near Summit
A tractor-trailer crashed into a guardrail Tuesday morning and jack-knifed, causing major traffic congestion, according to 511nj.org.
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Clark-Garwood, NJ|News|
Deer Hunt In Union Co. Parks Is On This Year Without Firearm Component
The goal of the 2022-23 deer hunt is to minimize the local white-tailed deer population, as well as prevent the spread of Lyme Disease.
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Scotch Plains-Fanwood, NJ|News|
Summer Movies Are Back For 2022 In Fanwood
See the latest announcement from the Borough of Fanwood.
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Summit, NJ|News|
Multiple Bike Thefts In Summit Last Week, Police Enforce Bike Safety
At least five bikes were stolen from Summit residents in the last week. Meanwhile, the police launched a citywide bike safety program.
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Scotch Plains-Fanwood, NJ|News|
Dog Ban In Fanwood Parks Voted On By Council
The Fanwood Borough Council voted to reverse a 20-year-old ordinance that banned dogs from the borough's parks on Monday night.
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Westfield, NJ|News|
'Rising Stars' Sports Training Program Launched By Westfield Juniors
Some of Westfield's top varsity athletes are now offering private and group lessons through 'Rising Stars Training.' Read more below:
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Cranford, NJ|News|
Heat Advisory In Effect For Union County Tuesday
Temperatures are expected to reach the high 90s this week in Union County, according to the National Weather Service.
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Scotch Plains-Fanwood, NJ|News|
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For Union County
Heavy rain, damaging winds and frequent lighting are predicted in Union County Monday evening, according to the NWS.
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Clark-Garwood, NJ|News|
Manny's Diner In Clark Opens New Indoor/Outdoor Dining Room
Mayor Sal Bonaccorso joined the owners of Manny's Diner for a ribbon cutting ceremony of the new dining space last week.
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Cranford, NJ|News|
Union County Moves To 'High' COVID Level, Masks Recommended Indoors
Health officials say the new BA.5 variant is the most transmittable COVID-19 variant to date.
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Cranford, NJ|News|
Downed Tree On Power Lines Prompts Cranford Road Closure: Police
A section of Walnut Avenue in Cranford is closed due to tree falling on power lines, Cranford Police said Monday afternoon.
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Westfield, NJ|News|
$150K-Plus Salaries For Westfield Superintendent, Principals
A few Westfield school employees make over $200K per year, according to recent data from the NJ Department of Education. Find out who:
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Summit, NJ|News|
$150K-Plus Salaries For Summit Superintendent, Principals
A few Summit Public Schools employees make over $200K per year, according to recent data from the NJ Department of Education. Find out who:
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Summit, NJ|News|
Gas Leak On Morris Ave. In Summit, Road Closed: Police
Morris Ave. is closed in both directions Monday morning, police said. Find out the affected area below:
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Clark-Garwood, NJ|News|
Girl Dies In Plainfield House Fire, 1 Child Hospitalized: Police
As a result of the fire on Sunday, 23 people were displaced, a child was hospitalized for smoke inhalation and one died, police said.
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Westfield, NJ|News|
Westfield's Pizza Run Will Result In Several Road Closures
The annual 5K & Pizza Extravaganza is back after a two-year hiatus. Read below to find out which roads will be affected:
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Summit, NJ|News|
Summit National Night Out To Feature Food Trucks, Bounce Houses
The annual National Night Out to recognize local law enforcement will take place Aug. 2 on the Village Green.
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Cranford, NJ|News|
Union County Hazmat Lieutenant Dies At Age 35 From Battle With Cancer
After a 'vicious' fight with cancer, Lieutenant Tom Zub of Union County Hazmat FMBA Local 99 died on Thursday.
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Summit, NJ|News|
Micro Paving Project Set To Take Place In Summit Next Week
Road work will be done between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. next week. See the affected streets below:
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