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Two Free Concerts in Union County This Weekend!

Two free concerts span the world of music from experimental jazz to the Big 80’s in Union County this weekend. Come and enjoy free, live music!

  • Friday, June 4th at 7:30pm – explore the unique vision and richly mesmerizing style of renowned jazz bassist Esperanza Spalding.
  • Saturday, June 5th at 6pm – kick off the evening with comedian Amy Colon and then kick out the jams with the 80’s tribute band Rubix Kube. This special Pride Month show comes with a “PRIDE in a Box” collection of Pride-themed items for attendees to display and share.

Both concerts will take place at the Union County Vocational Technical School – 1776 Raritan Road, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076.

Admission is free but registration is required online to reserve a spot here.

These shows are part of Union County’s series of free drive-in concerts presented by the Union County Board of Commissioners, specially arranged for residents to enjoy live music in a community setting while preventing the spread of the COVID-19 virus. More details are available at the registration link.

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    Food Distribution Event – Saturday, June 5th, 2021 @ 8am

    The Union County Board of County Commissioners, the Village Super Market of Springfield Township, and Gargiulo Produce are providing this drive up only food distribution event to all Union County residents affected by COVID-19 on Saturday, June 5th, 2021 @ 8am.

    Location

    Event Details

    • First 1,500 vehicles will receive shelf-safe food and fresh produce on a first come, first served basis.
    • One food distribution per vehicle, while supplies last.
    • Please make sure to clear out the vehicle’s trunk prior to arrival to make room for food bags.
    • Bring one (1) proof of NJ residency, such as a utility bill, driver’s license, ID card, etc.
    • Event will take place rain or shine.

    Click here to view and/or download the event flyer in English and Spanish. With any questions, or for more information, please email the DHS Action Line or call them at 908 558 2288.

    Linden COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic – May 21st & May 27th

    Mayor Derek Armstead has partnered with Super Health Pharmacy to provide Linden residents with both Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccinations. Walkups permitted, but you must first fill out the consent form online by clicking here.

    Click here to view and/or download the informational flyer for this event.

    Linden Man Charged with Committing Lewd Acts in Front of Children at Public Park

    Press Release – from Union County Prosecutor’s Office

    • For Immediate Release
    • May 25, 2021
    • Contact: Mark Spivey, Union County Prosecutor’s Office
    • 732-236-9849; Email

    A Linden man has been arrested and criminally charged with performing lewd acts in front of children at a city park, acting Union County Prosecutor Lyndsay V. Ruotolo and Linden Police Chief David Hart jointly announced Tuesday.

    Paul J. Schappe, Jr., 68, is charged with second-degree sexual assault, third-degree aggravated criminal sexual contact, and two counts of third-degree endangering the welfare of a child.

    A joint investigation by the Prosecutor’s Office’s Special Victims Unit and the Linden Police Department determined that at approximately 1 p.m. on Sunday, May 2, Schappe allegedly approached a juvenile under the age of 13 who was playing basketball in Clifford Lawson Memorial Park and directed comments of a sexual nature toward him while touching himself inappropriately over his clothing, according to Union County Assistant Prosecutor Bruce Holmes, who is prosecuting the case. The investigation further revealed that Schappe had been seen allegedly masturbating in the park while partially nude on at least one other occasion, when multiple children were present.

    Schappe was arrested Monday evening without incident and lodged in the Union County Jail pending a first appearance and detention hearing to take place in Union County Superior Court.

    Anyone with any information about this matter is being urged to contact Prosecutor’s Office Detective Jessica Tattoli at 908-341-5418 or Linden Police Department Detective David Nolasco at 908-474-8521.

    Convictions on charges of this nature can result in sentences of 5 to 10 years in state prison.

    These criminal charges are mere accusations. Every defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

    To view and/or download a PDF of this press release, please click here.

    Governor Murphy Lifts Major COVID-19 Restrictions, Moves Forward with Most Significant Reopening Steps to Date

    Governor Phil Murphy today signed Executive Order No. 242, lifting major COVID-19 restrictions and moving forward with the state’s most significant reopening steps to date. Effective on Friday, May 28, the indoor mask mandate in public spaces will be lifted, as well as the six-foot social distancing requirement in both indoor and outdoor spaces, the prohibition on dance floors at bars and restaurants, and the prohibition on ordering and eating/drinking while standing at bars and restaurants. Additionally, effective Friday, June 4, indoor gathering and capacity limits will be lifted. 

    For the full press release, please click here.

    Need a Ride?

    New, national program to get seniors rides to vaccination sites via Lyft.

    NCOA is partnering with Lyft to provide access to reliable, affordable transportation to older adults who need a ride to get their COVID-19 vaccine. Lyft has provided ride codes with a value of up to $25 each to travel to and from COVID-19 vaccination appointments for both the first and second doses. This effort is part of Lyft’s Universal Vaccine Access campaign, which is mobilizing a coalition of partners to provide access to rides to and from vaccination sites across the country. 

    How to use the NCOA-Lyft vaccine ride codes

    The Lyft promo codes we’re offering can be used for a roundtrip ride for each dose of the COVID vaccine. Each code below covers up to $50 per round trip ($25 to the vaccine appointment, and $25 back home). There are no location restrictions, and the vaccine ride codes are valid through December 31, 2021.

    • Dose 1 Code (to and from their appointment): SENIORVAX1
    • Dose 2 Code (to and from their appointment): SENIORVAX2

    Learn more about how to set up an account and request a ride.

    All older adults who use the Lyft codes will be required to follow Lyft’s Health Safety policies, which include staying home if they are sick, wearing a mask, keeping the car and their hands clean, sitting in the back seat, and keeping the car windows open when possible. To help ensure you are well equipped to help your older adult clients, NCOA is hosting a free informational webinar about this offer on Monday, May 24 at 2pm EST to walk through the details. Get the log-in details here.

    Emergency Food Distribution Event – Tuesday, May 25th @ 10am

    The Union County Board of County Commissioners, the Village Super Market of Springfield Township, and Gargiulo Produce are providing a walk-up food distribution event to all Union County residents affected by COVID-19 on Tuesday, May 25th. Click here or text “FindFood” for English, or text “Comida” for Spanish to 908 224 7776 to find helpful information quickly.

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    • First 500 people will receive dairy, shelf-safe food and fresh produce on a first come, first served basis.
    • One food distribution per household, while supplies last.
    • Bring a cart for the walk-up.
    • Refrigerate any perishable items shortly after distribution.
    • Bring one (1) proof of NJ residency, such as a utility bill, driver’s license, ID card, etc.
    • Event will take place rain or shine.

    Click here to view and/or download the event flyer in English and Spanish. With any questions, or for more information, please email the DHS Action Line or call them at 908 558 2288.