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Hillsborough Hoops: Township Committee Honors Three Stars for Outstanding Seasons
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - Three standouts from the 2023-24 Hillsborough High School Varsity Baseketball team were honored for their outstanding seasons by the Township Committee at a recent meetng. Mayor Robert Britting, Jr. presented each of the seniors with a proclamation recognizing their accomplishments.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Jayden Green was named to the First Team All-Skyland Conference and the First Team All-Division for basketball. Green was Student Council Treasurer, a Johns Hopkins CTY Scholar and the Hillsborough High School Varsity Boys Basketball Team captain. He volunteers for the Somerset Special Olympics and Habitat for Humanity. Zion...
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.
Jamal Naymeddin Named to the Honors List at FDU
DOVER — Jamal Naymeddin, a student at Fairleigh Dickinson University’s Metropolitan Campus in Teaneck, NJ, has been named to the Honors List for the Spring 2024 semester. To qualify for the Honors List, a student must carry a 3.5 or better grade point average out of a possible 4.0 and be enrolled in at least 12 letter-graded hours (four courses).
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.
Police: Somerville Man Arrested for Allegedly Spraying Anti-Muslim Graffiti on Bridgewater Mosque
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - An arrest has been made in relation to anti-Muslim graffiti on the exterior of the Al Fatah Center, in Bridgewater. The graffiti, according to a release, contained a derogatory and anti-Muslim remark against Islam’s Prophet Mohammad.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Julian A. Dale, 29, of Somerville, was charged with fourth degree bias intimidation and a disorderly person’s offense of criminal mischief following an investigation into the incident. According to Bridgewater Township Police Chief John Mitzak, on July 19 at about 6:34 p.m., Dale was seen driving a black Honda Civic with...
Large disturbance leads to assault, one charged in Morris County
PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS, NJ (Morris County) – Parsippany police are actively investigating a large disturbance that occurred Saturday night. On July 20, at 10:59 p.m., officers responded to a report of a large physical disturbance in the roadway outside of a Roosevelt Avenue residence, police said. Upon the officers’ arrival,...
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...
Veterans ride to remember forgotten soldiers
EASTON, PA. - Veterans on motorcycles rode through Easton Saturday to honor soldiers who were forgotten for more than 100 years. They rode from Union Boulevard in Allentown to Nesquehoning Street on Easton's south side, to an unlikely place for a soldiers' memorial, a basketball court. Last year the Lehigh...
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...
Owner of historic house in Easton files COA request
EASTON, Pa. - Easton City Council approved a certificate of appropriateness for a historic building Wednesday night at city hall. The action involves a temporary construction barricade and signage for the historical Hooper House, located at 501-503 Northampton St. The building is owned by the Rock Church of Easton, who was also the COA applicant.
LANTA Presents Awards to St. Luke’s and Bethlehem Parking Authority
Spotlights EBS Rapid Transit at Biennial Recognition Event. Allentown, PA (042424) — St. Luke’s University Health Network and The Bethlehem Parking Authority received Lehigh and Northampton Transportation Authority’s “Transit Partner Award” at its Biennial Recognition Lunch held in Easton. LANTA Executive Director Owen O’Neil noted that the award, first initiated in 2017, recognizes “efforts to facilitate and promote the use of public transportation in the Lehigh Valley.”
Olympic spirit in the Poconos
MONROE COUNTY, Pa. — On the mats at the International Gymnastics School near Stroudsburg, gymnasts are perfecting their craft. Just like the pros on Team USA. "It is super exciting to be a part of the Olympic spirit here at camp," said program director Brad LeClair. From the bars,...
Sussex County man accused of initiating argument, brandishing knife at community event
FRANKLIN BOROUGH, NJ (Sussex County) – A Sussex County man is accused of initiating an argument and then brandishing a knife at a community event in Franklin Borough. On Saturday, June 29, police received a complaint from several witnesses of the Franklin Nite community event that a man had stabbed a knife into a picnic table during a dispute near the Franklin pond, police said.
Planning Board Rejects All-Access Road, Approves 6-Foot Fence in Three Bridge’s Apartment Complex
READINGTON, NJ - On July 22, the Readington Planning Board held its second of four public meetings on a proposed apartment complex in Three Bridges, where members gave direction on several aspects of the project. The complex would consist of 80 units, with 11 designated for low income residents, and the applicant has been trying to answer questions from the public and the planning board about what they’re going to do on the property.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Jeffrey Kantowitz, an attorney representing the Flemington Associates, started off the meeting by asking a...
Somerville Man Vandalized Bridgewater Mosque: Police
At 6:34 p.m., Julian Dale drove onto the property of the mosque at 881 US Highway 202/206, before leaving a short time later, Bridgewater police said. At 7 p.m., a mosque employee observed bias graffiti spray painted on a pillar near the main entrance to the building, police said. Detectives...
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
Mountainside Borough Has Its Own Beautification Crew – And You Probably Didn't Even Know
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ - Mountainside Borough has its own beautification crew and you probably didn't even know. The vegetation across the bridge, the seasonal flower boxes downtown, and the lights on the Borough Hall Christmas tree don't just magically appear yearly – that is Beautiful Mountainside. The 25-person group formed six years ago when Todd Evans, a long-time resident, started picking up trash on his daily walks. He expanded his radius along Route 22 and decided to recruit his family, loyal town members, and master gardeners to help with his mission. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE...
What are Blue Zones and how can they improve health in the Lehigh Valley?
The three cities of the Lehigh Valley are embarking on an effort to improve the health and lives of their residents by making healthy choices an easier option. That plan was unveiled Thursday morning in the packed event hall of the Americus Hotel in downtown Allentown: Allentown, Bethlehem and Easton all will participate in a five-year Blue Zones project thanks to Lehigh Valley Health Network ...
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...
Madison resident named to Clark University’s Spring Dean’s List
MADISON — Carmine J. Toto was named to second honors on the Clark University Dean’s List. This selection marks outstanding academic achievement during the Spring 2024 semester. Carmine Toto’s high school days at Madison High School they blended academic rigor, athletic achievements, and community involvement. From the moment...
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