🌱 How Union’s school shakeup is reshaping Jefferson and Franklin next year
Union, New Jersey Patch AM: a 4 min readHello Union! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Union’s school shakeup is reshaping Jefferson and Franklin next year
- Why Union County is taking a Route 22 car dealer to court
Also on today's calendar: The Emotional Reality of Caregiving and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a cow with no legs? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Sunshine mixing with clouds, with a high of 81 and low of 66 degrees.
- Monday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, temps: high: 72, low: 67.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny and warmer, with a high of 80 and low of 63 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Jefferson School Bids Farewell to Principal Laura Oates With Clap-Out (tapinto.net) — Jefferson Elementary families in Union gave longtime principal Laura Oates an emotional clap-out as she leaves to lead the new district-wide preschool center at Franklin School. After 27 years in the Union school district, Oates’ move comes alongside a major reconfiguration that will shift elementary schools to a K–5 model and repurpose Franklin as a dedicated pre-K hub. 
• Union County Sues Open Road Subaru Affiliates Over Alleged Clearing of Protected Parkland (tapinto.net) — Union County is suing entities tied to Open Road Subaru on Route 22, alleging they illegally cleared about 1.5 acres of protected parkland in Union and removed roughly 300 mature trees. County and township officials stress the environmental damage and their commitment to restoring the land, replanting trees, and holding any responsible parties accountable for impacts on local green space.
📸 Around Union
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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The Emotional Reality of Caregiving →
Jewish Family Service of Central New Jersey, 655 Westfield Ave, Elizabeth
6:30 pm -
Big Summer Bash - FOAM PARTY! →
Shops At Legacy Square, 840 W Edgar Rd, Linden
12:00 pm
Tuesday June 23
Sunday June 28
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Other local events
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Chair Yoga →
Union Township, NJ Calendar, Union Senior Center 652 Rahway Ave., Union
9:30 am -
Knee Strengthening & Stretching Exercise Program →
Union Township, NJ Calendar, Union Senior Center 652 Rahway Ave., Union
10:15 am -
Zoning Board Meeting →
Township of Millburn Millburn Education Center - 434 Millburn Avenue Millburn NJ 07041
7:00 pm -
Zumba Gold Class →
Union Township, NJ Calendar, Union Senior Center 652 Rahway Ave., Union
1:30 pm -
Township Conference Meeting →
Union Township, NJ Calendar, Town Hall Conference Room 1976 Morris Ave., Union
6:30 pm -
Township Committee Regular Meeting →
Union Township, NJ Calendar, Town Hall Main Meeting Room 1976 Morris Ave., Union
7:30 pm -
Tap Your Troubles Away →
Union Township, NJ Calendar, Union Senior Center 652 Rahway Ave., Union
10:13 am -
Wednesday Night Summer Series ft. FIFA Watch Party →
Union Township, NJ Calendar, Union Center (Stuyvesant Ave.) In between Morris Ave & Axton Ave., Union
6:00 pm
Monday June 22
Tuesday June 23
Wednesday June 24
📣 Union Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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International Yoga Day : Millburn-Short Hills : 2026 →
Bauer Community Center, 100 Main St, Millburn
9:00 am -
Dad & Me: Hands On Pizza Making (Father's Day Edition) →
Eataly - Short Hills, 1200 Morris Tpke #112, Short Hills
10:00 am -
FIESTON LATINO: LUIS VARGAS | DJ ADONI | CARLOS FERNANDO | EL GRUPO D' AHORA →
Bamboleo, 201 Elizabeth Ave #1634, Elizabeth
1:01 pm -
FATHERS DAY FASHION SHOW →
BarCode Entertainment Complex, 429 N Broad St, Elizabeth
6:00 pm
Sunday June 21
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Bakery Wrapper / Clean Up in Union. Apply here.
- Home Depot posted a job opening for Pro Customer Service/Sales in Union. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Union here.
🗞 Nearby News
Kenilworth
- Kenilworth Rotary Club Celebrates 79 Years at Annual Charter Night (tapinto.net)
- Kenilworth's Shampooches Pet Spa Offers New Grooming Service (tapinto.net)
- Greater Union Township Chamber of Commerce Unveils New Logo in Celebration of 70th Anniversary (tapinto.net)
Maplewood
- Around Maplewood: Voters Worry + Bears Wander + ICE Encounter + Trader Joe’s (patch.com)
Cranford
- Cranford High School Performing Artist of the Week: Marie Oliver (tapinto.net)
- Cranford's Kids Day Out Returns June 20 With Elmo, Buzz Lightyear and Family Fun (tapinto.net)
- Hajjar is sworn in as child advocate for foster youth (unionnewsdaily.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: Ground Beef (Thank you Deb S. for sending it in!)
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