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On December 18, 1787, New Jersey became the 3rd state to ratify the U.S. Constitution and was admitted into the Union, with delegates from all 13 counties in New Jersey voting unanimously. New Jersey was nicknamed “The Garden State" in the nineteenth century by Abraham Browning, a Camden attorney, who stated, "the Garden State is an immense barrel, filled with good things to eat and open at both ends, with Pennsylvanians grabbing from one end and New Yorkers from the other.”

Happy Bill of Rights Day! Today, December 15th, commemorates the 1791 ratification of the first Ten Amendments to the United States Constitution, guaranteeing fundamental freedoms like speech, religion, and a fair trial, and reserving powers for the people and states, serving as a cornerstone of American liberty.

Please be advised the annual Winter Coat Drive is ongoing until Monday December 29, 2025. Thank you for taking the time to review the flyer concerning where collection boxes are located and what type of items are needed.

The Union City School District salutes the men and women who have served in America’s Armed Forces and thank them for their service and sacrifice. Please join Superintendent of Schools Mrs. Silvia Abbato in sending a heartfelt "Thank You" to all of our veterans.

Please be advised that in commemoration with Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Union City Board of Education, the Office of Community Relations in conjunction with Mayor Brian P. Stack and the Board of Commissioners along with County Commissioner Fanny Cedeno will be hosting the event "Let's Tie One More Ribbon for Breast Cancer" on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 6:30 PM at the José Martí STEM Academy.