Township of Union                                                    

The Township of Union is located in north-central Union County. It is traversed by a network of local and regional roadways including the Garden State Parkway, Interstate 78, US Route 22, and State Route 82 commonly known as Morris Avenue. Union is home to the Bed Bath & Beyond corporate headquarters, host for the Annual Union County St. Patrick's Day Parade, is located near the Newark Liberty International Airport and home to the 212 foot water sphere, the tallest in the world till 2012.  
Union was settled in 1667 and later in the 18th century was called Connecticut Farms. Union was the site of the Battle of Connecticut Farms, one of the last battles between British and American forces during the American Revolutionary War. Union is only one quick train ride to New York City on the Raritan Valley Line, which opened in 2003 and includes a parking lot with over 450 spaces.  In March 2014 NJ Transit added the One Seat Ride Service for weekday's off-peak hours where a passenger can conveniently stay on the train and doesn't have to switch trains at Penn Station. 


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  1. Township of Union Announces Plans for Major Road Improvements

    When Mayor Suzette Cavadas was sworn in on New Year’s Day, among her list of priorities and initiatives was a continued commitment to roads and infrastructure. Read on...

  2. Township of Union Veteran's Alliance Memorial Day Parade, Monday May 28th

    Featuring floats, Clydesdale horses, military units and vehicles, music by the Up Town String Band and the Wholly Brass Band, and a historic war reenactment, the parade has something for people of all ages. Read on...

  3. Operation Clean Sweep Returns to the Township of Union

    As the weather starts to break, the Township of Union will be continuing its annual “Operation Clean Sweep” program, dedicated to beautifying and maintaining the cleanliness of the Town. Read on...

  4. Great Inflatable Race and Food Truck Festival Coming to Union this May

    The Mayor and Committee of the Township of Union are proud to partner with Union High School to present the Great Inflatable Race and Food Truck Festival on Saturday, May 12, 2018 at Union High school and Rabkin Park in Union. Read on...

  5. Union Fire Department awarded Grant Assistance

    Township of Union Fire Department was awarded grant assistance from the FM Global Fire Prevention Grant Program. This grant is to be used for education, training, and community outreach initiatives through the Township. Read on...
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