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Roxbury OKs "Last-Mile" Warehouse Ban
ROXBURY, NJ – Despite objections from several owners of commercially-zoned properties, Roxbury officials this week adopted an ordinance that bans construction of warehouses from which parcels are delivered directly to end-users. Voting unanimously on Tuesday, the Roxbury Mayor and Council adopted the zoning ordinance amendment. The measure was introduced June 11.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The amendment - which was recommended by the Roxbury Planning Board Master Plan Committee - prohibits “last-mile” warehouses “in which the building, or any portion thereof, is used for direct distribution of goods to the end-users thereof, or...
Patriots Squander 2 HRs in 9th-Inning Loss to Sea Dogs, Snap 5-Game Winning Streak
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Somerset Patriots fell to the Portland Sea Dogs 7-6 in a late-inning thriller on Thursday night at TD Bank Ballpark in game three of a six-game series. The loss snaps Somerset’s five-game win streak, their longest of the season. RHP Trystan Vrieling (5 IP, 4 R, 7 H, 1 BB, 2 K) did not factor into a decision in his 19th outing (18th start) of the season. Vrieling has pitched to a 2.84 ERA over four July starts with 12 K in 19 IP. The Yankees No. 22 prospect ranks among Eastern League leaders with 101.2...
Adele DeLeeuw Scholarships Awarded to North Plainfield and Watchung Hills Students
SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ --Three students from North Plainfield and Watchung Hills high schools received new and continuing scholarships from the Adele DeLeeuw Scholarship Fund. The scholarships are financed by a bequest from Adele DeLeeuw, longtime Plainfield resident, author of 75 books, journalist and arts activist. The Rotary Club of the...
Man Arrested For Assault Following Large Altercation: Parsippany PD
At 10:59 p.m., officers responded to Roosevelt Avenue for a disturbance and numerous individuals began fleeing, running through the yards of surrounding residences, Parsippany police said. A 17-year-old teenage boy was assaulted prior to police arrival, sustaining a non-life-threatening injury to his head, authorities said. He was transported to a...
17-year-old chef stuns at NJ ramen spot
Ramen is one of those foods that please practically everyone. You can tell how popular it is from the way a new ramen spot pops up monthly all over New Jersey. All over the country. But this ramen place in Westfield and Millburn has something something special: The chef. So...
Anna Maria Mannarino Claims Four Design Excellence Awards From ASID NJ
Anna Maria Mannarino holding her four ASID NJ Design Excellence Awards. Pictured, at right, with George Oliphant of NBC’s “George to the Rescue,” the MC for the evening. Anna Maria Mannarino of Mannarino Designs, Inc., upped her tally to 37 awards to date, both regional and national in an array of categories including high-end residential, kitchen and bath, outdoors, healthcare, hospitality, retail and product design, with four wins at the Design Excellence Awards from the New Jersey Chapter of the American Society of Designers (ASID NJ). Celebrated at the Park Avenue Club in Florham Park with Emmy award-winning George Oliphant of NBC’s “George to the Rescue,” Mannarino was once again called to the stage to receive awards not once, twice or three times, but four.
Beloved Berkeley Heights Children’s Librarian Laura Fahro retires after 49 years
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Beloved long time children’s librarian Laura Fuhro is retiring after 49 years, and was honored and had a proclamation read by Mayor Angie Devanney at the July 23 council meeting for her decades of service to the community. Fuhro was hired to work as a children's librarian in Berkeley Heights Public Library on July 1, 1975. The proclamation recognizes that Fuhro has provided children, parents, and caregivers with a welcoming and friendly space to enjoy, and participate in the Public Library's many services and programs. She has helped the library move three times...
Nazareth Strength and Fitness and the Keiser family join Pink Heals for fundraising event
On Saturday, July 20, a fundraising event was held in honor of Janna Keiser at Nazareth Strength and Fitness, benefitting local nonprofit Pink Heals Lehigh Valley Chapter. Just three years ago, the Keiser family lost their wife and mother, Janna, to a long and courageous battle with sarcoma cancer on July 21, 2021.
Middle Smithfield supervisors accept $1.1 million bid for municipal golf course
A bid for the Middle Smithfield Township municipal golf course has officially been awarded. During the June 27 township Board of Supervisors meeting, all three supervisors voted to accept Ryan Schmidt’s bid, on behalf of Minnesota-based Rise Select LLC, for the Country Club of the Poconos. ...
Counting Down The Irish – No. 5 DT-Rylie Mills
Rylie Mills, the four-star, top 160 Class of 2020 defensive lineman out of Lake Forest, Ill. who chose Notre Dame after visits to Alabama, Ohio State and Wisconsin, was ready to "break out," even if he refused to echo the term (see below). Mills had played in 35 games with...
Electronic Billboard Lights Up Digital Screen On Route 206 in Hillsborough
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - A high-tech digital billboard erected alongside Route 206 early in June near the railroad overpass south of Camplain Road is operational. Images first appeared on the digital screen Thursday.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER In addition to commercial advertising, the digital screens will display authorized information from Hillsborough Township, including traffic updates, emergency messaging and other notifications, according to Mayor Robert Britting. The single monopole structure is set back on a slight rise alongside the state highway on property owned by Norfolk Southern Railroad across the highway from the Midpoint Logistics Center...
Body recovered from Delaware River south of Easton (UPDATE)
UPDATE: Body recovered from Delaware River identified as that of Easton man. Emergency crews recovered a body Wednesday afternoon from the Delaware River south of Easton, officials confirmed. Authorities were investigating whether the remains were those of a man reported missing over the weekend. Searchers used a helicopter, drones, sonar...
Creativity at Warren’s Library
WARREN, NJ -- Warren's Library is celebrating creativity this summer. Branch visitors recently spent quality time at a mermaid crafting party as well as honed STEM skills by creating marble runs. But, the fun doesn't stop there! The newly renovated youth play area is a popular summer gathering place for children and caregivers alike. And, Library lovers are encouraged to explore even more creative and cool activities at the branch: - Friendship bracelet making for teens in grades 7-12 hosted on Saturday, July 27, 2024 from 1-2 p.m. Learn more: https://sclsnj.libnet.info/event/10203206. - Drop-in button making for families hosted on Thursday, August 1, 2024 from 3-5 p.m. Learn more: https://sclsnj.libnet.info/event/10761932. - Saturday family social hosted on Saturday, August 3, 2024 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Learn more: https://sclsnj.libnet.info/event/10939325.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The Warren Twp. branch is located at 42 Mountain Boulevard in Warren. For questions, call (908) 458-8450 or email warrentownship@sclibnj.org. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Livingston Residents Reminded of Difference Between Bulk Garbage and Metal/Electronics Recycling
LIVINGSTON, NJ — In Livingston, bulk garbage pickup day is the resident’s last regularly scheduled collection day of each month. Bulk pickup day is for disposing of large items like furniture, mattresses, toys, carpeting, toilets, and rubber tires (with rims removed). Ahead of this month’s bulk pickup days, Livingston residents are reminded not to put metal or electronic items out for garbage pickup — even on bulk day. Metal items and electronics will not be picked up by the township’s garbage collection vendor.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Bulk Garbage Bulk garbage includes larger items...
Preschool Advantage Places 100 Children in Local Preschools for 2024-2025
Preschool Advantage, a nonprofit based in Morristown, has announced it will place 100 children in local preschools for the 2024-2025 school year across Morris and Somerset Counties. “We’re thrilled to have helped so many children, as the need has never been greater,” said Nancy Bangiola, Executive Director of Preschool Advantage. A recent report from the ALICE program, a data initiative of the United Way of Northern New Jersey, reveals that many workers are financially worse off now compared to a decade ago, despite recent wage increases for low-wage jobs.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET...
Cash For Life! Somerset County Lotto Player Wins Big Prize
A Somerset County lottery player will hopefully be getting a check for a very long time.A lottery player in Bernardsville matched all five balls in the New Jersey Lottery Cash4Life drawing on Monday, July 22, winning $1,000 a week for life. The winning ticket was sold at Bernardsville Shop Rit…
FHS Special Ed, Disabled Juniors Show Improvement In Graduation Proficiency Tests
The percentage of Franklin High School juniors with disabilities, and those with special needs, who are considered “graduation-ready” in three academic subjects increased from the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school years, the Board of Education was told at its July 25 meeting. The Board was also told that 13...
Roxbury Area Students Make Dean's and Honors Lists at FDU
ROXBURY, NJ - Many Roxbury area students earned the spring 2024 semester Dean's List and Honors List at Fairleigh Dickinson University, according to the school. Jake Aspinall, of Landing, made the Dean's List and Xavier Mancheno, of Landing, and Matthew Blanchard, of Wharton, were named to the Honors List at the FDU Metropolitan Campus in Teaneck.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Making the Dean's List at FDU's Florham Campus in Madison were Sofia Fuentes of Wharton, Karen Follmer of Kenvil, Elizabeth Doyle of Succasunna, Toriana Lewis of Landing, Kenneth Atehortua of Netcong, Clayton Bryan of Mount Arlington, Emmanuel Torode of Succasunna...
Baseball: Bayonne Beats Madison, 5-4, to Win Summer Championship
BAYONNE, NJ -- The Bayonne baseball team won its second summer championship in the last three years with a 5-4 victory over Madison on Wednesday. It was the second High School Developmental League Union Division title since 2022 for the Bees, coached by Dave Hoffmann. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER In 2023, Bayonne lost to Ridge in the final, but 2023 was the year that the Bees won the spring season Section 2, Group 4 championship. Bayonne trailed, 4-3, in the bottom of the sixth inning against Madison on Wednesday when Brandon Drago put the...
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