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Union, New Jersey Patch AM: a 4 min read

Greetings Union! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Want to peek inside Union’s thriving community garden this August?
  • Why Union County is showing up in New Jersey’s water shutoff surge

Also on today's calendar: Pink Fete and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is seen in the middle of March and April that can’t be seen at the beginning or end of either month? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Hazy; breezy, very hot, humid, with a high of 99 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Partly sunny, breezy and hot, temps: high: 92, low: 72.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 90 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Township of Union Community Garden Celebrates Growth with Aug. 8 Open House (tapinto.net) — Union residents are invited to explore the Township of Union Community Garden at Eleanor R. Erikson Park during an open house on Saturday, Aug. 8, featuring tours, gardening tips, and volunteer meet‑and‑greets. With 45 rented beds, donation plots for the Senior Center, and ties to Union High School clubs and the Public Library’s Seed Library, the garden has become a major local hub for fresh food and education.
   

• In New Jersey, water rates could rise 12% as shutoffs jump, and financial aid reaches just 4% (thecooldown.com) — Union County households are among those hit hardest as New Jersey American Water shutoffs surge and the company seeks a 12% rate hike. With only about 4% of eligible low-income customers enrolled in discount programs, advocates are pushing state bills to automatically connect struggling residents with water-bill assistance.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • Kean University posted a job opening for Adjunct Faculty, Department of Marketing, Global Business and Economics in Union. Apply here.
  • Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Cashier Assistant (Front End) in Union. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Union here.

🗞 Nearby News

Kenilworth

  • Kenilworth Public Library August 2026 Children's Events (tapinto.net)
  • Michigan Deli Lunch Specials July 12 (tapinto.net)

Roselle Park

  • Roselle Park to Host National Night Out in August (tapinto.net)

Cranford

  • Cranford's 70-Year-Old Veterans Memorial Park Is Getting A Major Makeover (patch.com)

Ok Union! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The letter “R.” (Thank you Manuela A. for sending it in!)
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