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Decades-old ShopRite in NJ is getting a facelift
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — A 60-year-old ShopRite located at the South Freehold Shopping Center is about to get a makeover, according to NJ.com. Saker ShopRites, which owns 39 stores in New Jersey, got consent from municipal officials to renovate and enlarge the Freehold location. NJ.com reports that the store will...
Celebrated NJ township official stole recreation permit fees, cops say
BRICK — An award-winning recreation director has been charged with stealing municipal fees. Daniel Santaniello, 46, of Brick, asked private organizations that pay township facility permit fees to pay him directly in cash instead of paying the township, investigators said/. Santaniello pocketed the cash and issued fraudulent receipts to...
Road Work to Close Old Easton Road in Plumstead Over Next Two Weeks
PLUMSTEAD TOWNSHIP, PA—Motorists trying to drive on Old Easton Road in Plumsted Township will face some closures over the next two weeks. On July 23, Old Easton Road will be closed between Curly Hill Road and Route 611/Easton Road all day for drainage work. During the closure, motorists will be directed to use Curly Hill Road between Route 611/Easton Road and Old Easton Road or Point Pleasant Pike.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER On July 29, Old Easton Road will be closed from Signature Drive to Point Pleasant Pike and then from Point Pleasant...
Toms River softball team loses state championship to the rules
Toms River and Hanover were playing for a state championship. The game was called when a lightning sensor went off. The Toms River Little League 12U softball team thought they still had a chance at the state championship Wednesday night and advance into tournament play but a ruling by Little League baseball ended that dream.
Ocean County, NJ, man charged in Toms River fatal hit-and-run crash
An Ocean County man has been arrested in connection to a fatal hit-and-run accident in Toms River Sunday afternoon. Authorities say 68-year-old John Marrone of Seaside Park has been charged with causing death or injury while driving with a suspended or revoked driver’s license and knowingly leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident resulting in death.
Monmouth University deemed safe after lockdown, prosecutors say
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. -- Monmouth University's main campus was on lockdown overnight in New Jersey, but investigators say it has now been deemed safe. Students and staff were advised to shelter in place for several hours at the university's main campus in West Long Branch.School officials say the campus will have a delayed opening at 10 a.m. Tuesday, with classes starting after 11 a.m.Monmouth University on lockdown overnightThe Monmouth County prosecutor's office said police were called to investigate a threatening email from someone claiming to be armed on campus. "Shortly after midnight on Tuesday, July 23, the Monmouth University Police Department received...
Staten Island students offer unique interpretation in ‘Annie KIDS’ performance| In Class column
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — After months of rehearsing and preparing, a group of Staten Island elementary school students put on a spectacular show for the community during a performance of “Annie KIDS.”. PS 21 in Port Richmond presented its production in late May into June. The musical is...
Universal Windows Direct opens new showroom in South Amboy
Universal Windows Direct has opened a new showroom in its headquarters in South Amboy, the company announced Monday. Owner Doug Conner said the company, which has offered high-quality, energy-efficient windows and entry doors for more than two decades, is excited to now offer a physical location for customers to view their products, meet experts and ask questions.
Over 390,000 BMW models recalled for flaw that could end ‘in serious injury or death’
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Hundreds of thousands of BMW models are being recalled in America after an airbag inflator flaw was discovered, NJ.com, an Advance/SILive.com sister site, reported. The National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration released a formal notice in July, stating that the airbags in over 390,000 BMW...
Another massive warehouse proposed in Monroe. Here's the plan
MONROE – Another massive warehouse with office space may be coming to the township. Federal Business Centers, of Raritan Center in Edison, is seeking preliminary and final site plan approval with bulk variances to construct an approximately 176,085-square-foot warehouse with office space at 63 North Disbrow Hill Road and Butcher Road.
Tony Bennett celebration tour will come to Englewood, Morristown and Red Bank
A 20-date tour endorsed by the Tony Bennett estate and titled “Tony Bennett — The Official Musical Celebration” will take place in October and include shows at BergenPAC in Englewood, Oct. 13; The Mayo Performing Arts Center in Morristown, Oct. 23; The Count Basie Center for the Arts in Red Bank, Oct. 24; and The NYCB at Westbury Theatre in Westbury, New York, Oct. 27.
N.Y. weather: Organized showers, thunderstorms headed to NYC
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Staten Islanders can expect to see scattered thunderstorms in the forecast for the next few days before the sun comes out for the weekend. National Weather Service (NWS) meteorologist Bill Goodman said the radar indicates Staten Island should be in the clear until later Monday, as most of the storms are currently north, near Bergen and Rochester counties.
New Officers Welcomed, Promotions Congratulated
JACKSON – Township officials recognized both new hires and promoted officers of the township police department during a recent council meeting. Jackson Police Department Public Safety Director Joseph Candido, assisted by Captain John Giovanetti announced the promotion of seven officers and introduced two newly appointed full-time police officers. Lt....
New Jersey Breweries Voted Best in America
Some local New Jersey breweries won big in Las Vegas at the Craft Brewers Conference and BrewExpo America. The beer competition is one of the biggest in the world, in Las Vegas last month. There were four breweries from New Jersey that won. There are so many breweries in New...
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