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🌱 How a last-minute goal stunned Kean field hockey in Union

Union, New Jersey Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hey there, Union! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a last-minute goal stunned Kean field hockey in Union
  • How Union County’s election results shape services for Union residents
  • See how Union County grants are upgrading Roselle Park’s core facilities

Also on today's calendar: Studio Tour SOMA 2026 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the turntable sent to the Olympics? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A couple of showers; breezy, with a high of 69 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Friday: Rain, temps: high: 70, low: 52.
  • Saturday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 62 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Parker's Late Winner Sends SUNY New Paltz Field Hockey Past Kean and Into NJAC Semifinals (njacsports.com) — A dramatic field hockey playoff game at Kean University in Union saw SUNY New Paltz upset the Cougars 2–1 with a late fourth-quarter goal. The match, played Monday night, featured heavy Kean pressure but standout goalkeeping and defense from the visitors. Local fans may be disappointed by the loss but can take pride in Kean’s hard-fought performance on their home turf.
   

• Union County 2026 Election: Commissioners, Sheriff, Clerk Unofficial Results Are In (TAPinto Westfield) — Union County voters, including those in Union Township, have re-elected three Democratic commissioners and returned Sheriff Peter Corvelli to office, according to unofficial tallies. Democrat Tai Cooper also won the county clerk race, succeeding the late longtime clerk Joanne Rajoppi, keeping countywide leadership firmly in Democratic hands for the coming term.
   

• Roselle Park Receives Grant for Municipal Building HVAC Upgrades (TAPinto Roselle Park) — Union County’s Improvement Authority has awarded Roselle Park a $230,000 grant to modernize the HVAC system in its municipal building, improving comfort and reliability in key public offices and court spaces. A second county grant of $175,000 will fund upgrades at Aldene Park. For Union residents, it’s a sign of ongoing county investment in nearby towns and shared public facilities.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Roselle Park Teenagers Arrested, Charged with Burglarizing, Taking Items From RP High School (TAPinto Kenilworth)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the turntable sent to the Olympics?" — Because it was a record player! (Thank you Greg S. for sending it in!)
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