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The New Jersey Department of Transportation has announced the re-opening of two U-turn ramps along Route 22 in Union. The U-turn ramps have been closed for the construction of new bus turnouts along the median of Route 22 in Union.
On March 11, NJDOT re-opened the U-turn ramps, taking Route 22 eastbound to westbound and vice versa, located at milepost 53.3 and 53.9 on Route 22.
In September 2009, NJDOT began construction of two new bus turnout areas in the median of Route 22 in Union. I… Continue

By Cheryl Hehl, Staff Writer
UNION — The township and taxpayers breathed a sigh of relief last week when a $5 million increase in health benefits was slashed from the budget. But, it will take until next year to fully realize the cost savings.
According to township Administrator Frank Bradley, because the township was unable to change the health benefits plan on Jan. 1, the township was obligated to renew the current plan, which is under Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield. Although… Continue

When alumnus Gus Garcia was a student at Kean University, then Kean College, he was one of the most involved and ac… Continue

By Cheryl Hehl, Staff Writer
UNION — A township police officer accidentally shot himself in the foot just after midnight Friday while trying to reach a fellow officer struggling with an armed robbery suspect, officials said Monday.
Police Officer Kurt Carter, 32, an eight-year veteran of the force, is recuperating at University Hospital in Newark after surgery last Friday to remove the 40-caliber bullet from his shattered right foot. The officer is expected to undergo additional… Continue