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Sparta Police Participate in 2 Road Safety Awareness Initiatives
SPARTA, NJ – Sparta Police Department has been participating it two initiatives to increase driver safety, using grant funding to increase patrolling on Sparta’s roads. “The expectation for these grants is to continue making motorists aware of operating their vehicle safely and making the roadways a safer place for everyone,” Sparta Police Chief Jeff McCarrick said.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Click It or Ticket grant of $7,000 supported 77 man-hours from May 20 through June 2. During that time there were 116 motor vehicle stops: Seatbelts – 31 Speeding – 1 Suspended license – 1 Careless...
Authorities identify victims in deadly Maine plane crash
TRENTON, Maine (WMTW) -- Investigators on Friday released the names of the two people who died in a fiery plane crash Thursday afternoon in Trenton. The pilot involved has been identified as 71-year-old Michael Leibowitz of Charleston, SC and the passenger involved has been identified as 57-year-old Christina Chung of Livingston, NJ.
Sprouts Farmers Market West Deptford, Washington Twp Updates and Project Approval Primer
Sprouts Farmers Market has two Gloucester County locations “in the works” with West Deptford construction started, and Washington Twp expecting full County approval by the end of summer (with construction likely starting after that). In this article I discuss the current project statuses, but to explain that… I...
SAGE Organization to Host Equipment Swap Event in Newton
NEWTON, NJ—The Student Athletes Giving Extra group, otherwise known as SAGE, is hosting an equipment swap next week on Thursday, August 1. The event will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. at Newton’s Memory Park. The community is invited to bring itimes to swap and shop, choose only to drop off items, just shop or simply stop by to see what it is all about.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER According to the organization's announcement, the SAGE swap is for anything that relates to youth sports; any sport from Kindergarten through - grade 12, that is still in GOOD USABLE CONDITION except for any helmets that require re-certification each year, such as football helmets. Any questions about the items people are seeking to donate, can be directed to SAGE at sagevolunteer1@gmail.com or bring the item to Memory Park and a SAGE representative will make the determination. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Mosquito spraying set for Sunday morning in 2 Morris County towns
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ – The Morris County Mosquito Commission has announced that it will be using an All-Terrain vehicle to treat a section of woods in Rockaway, and East Hanover Township on Sunday morning. The mosquito spraying will go on from 4:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. on Sunday, July...
Branchburg's Storming Robots win two world titles at international RoboCup Junior
BRANCHBURG - Venturing outside their comfort zone is key to Storming Robots' members. This strategy proved successful as the high school students based at Storming Robots Technology Learning Lab on Route 22 recently brought home two world titles from this year's international RoboCup Junior (RCJ) competition. Held at the Eindhoven University of Technology in the...
Livingston School Board Appoints Brooke Benavides as Principal at Riker Hill Elementary School
LIVINGSTON, NJ — Brooke Benavides, the former principal of Lincoln Elementary School in Nutley, has been selected to serve as the new principal at Riker Hill Elementary School in Livingston. Her appointment, which was approved during a public Livingston Board of Education meeting on Thursday, comes shortly after former principal Justin Toomey announced his resignation from the position after five years of service to Livingston Public Schools to begin a new chapter of his career as the new Superintendent of Schools in Hanover Township.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Benavides said she is “incredibly...
Plane from NJ seen flying upside down before deadly crash
☑️ A small plane left Morristown Airport on Thursday morning. ☑️ Witnesses said the plane appeared to be flying upside down. A small plane that took off from Morristown Municipal Airport Thursday morning crashed on approach to an airport in coastal Maine killing both people on board. The...
Health Reminders Before Denville Students Go Back to School
DENVILLE, NJ - Denville Public Schools released information from the Health Services Department in Friday’s newsletter. For the families of students of Valleyview Middle School, Riverview Elementary School, and Lakeview Elementary School, all medications and order forms to administer them must be sent to the health office before the start of the school year. All forms must be signed by a parent/guardian and a doctor. Dates will be sent out later in the summer for drop-off. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER For Valleyview families, sports physicals are due in the health office by Friday, August 9. Incoming sixth-grader vaccination records and Universal Health form physicals are due in the health office before the start of school. More information and forms can be found here. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Boonton Police on High Alert After Catalytic Converter Thefts Shake Community
BOONTON — Police in Boonton are searching for four suspects involved in stealing catalytic converters early Thursday morning. According to police, on July 25, between 4:30 a.m. and 5:30 a.m., four suspects arrived in the area of Green Street and William Street in what appeared to be a dark-colored BMW X5.
Three former employees of Seton Hall University plead guilty to defrauding law school of more than $1.3 million
A former assistant dean and two other former employees of the law school at Seton Hall University in Newark have pleaded guilty to defrauding their former employer of more than $1.3 million. Teresina DeAlmeida, 59, of Warren, and Rose Martins, 44, of East Hanover, pleaded guilty to wire fraud conspiracy...
Fatalities in Trenton Plane Crash
The victims the plane crash in Trenton Thursday, June 25, have been identified. The pilot is 71-year-old Michael Leibowitz of Charleston, SC and the passenger is 57-year-old Christina Chung of Livingston, NJ. From the Maine State Police:. On Thursday, July 25, 2024, at approximately 12:25 pm, Maine State Police Troopers...
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...
Victims of deadly plane crash in Trenton identified
TRENTON (WGME) -- Maine State Police have identified the two people who died in a plane crash at the Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport in Trenton on Thursday. The FAA says a single-engine Cirrus SR22 crashed on approach to the Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport around 12:25 p.m. There was heavy fog...
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...
Phillipsburg High Cheerleading Clinic Day 3: Crazy Day Fun!
Phillipsburg, July 27, 2024 – Day 3 of the Phillipsburg High School cheerleading clinic brought a whirlwind of fun and creativity as participants celebrated "Crazy Day." The event, known for its unique and spirited theme, saw cheerleaders donning wacky outfits, colorful accessories, and showcasing their wildest routines. Crazy Day is a much-anticipated tradition at the clinic, encouraging cheerleaders to express their individuality and creativity. From mismatched socks to outrageous hairstyles, the gymnasium was filled with vibrant displays of personal flair that our photographer, Candid Captures by Kristina was there to capture.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE...
This ‘little gem’ of a tennis court in N.J. just marked a milestone moment
In a residential area between two houses, hidden by trees and big shrubs, is a secluded tennis court where members of the Hilltop Tennis Club have played for a century. This tennis club is one of the few places in Fanwood where members can play on a softer, Har-Tru (clay) surface.
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