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Temporary bridge to ease Route 15 traffic mess is opening later this month
State Department of Transportation officials plan to have a temporary bridge opened by mid-July after the loss of all Route 15 south lanes over a 124-year old bridge that was being replaced. The emergency lane closures last month detoured tens of thousands of cars onto local Jefferson Township streets. “The...
N.J. mayor who made racist remarks caught using a slur, again
Clark Mayor Sal Bonaccorso is not apologizing for calling a political rival a slur for people with intellectual disabilities during last month’s council meeting. Bonaccorso made the derogatory remark during the township’s June 20 meeting after a Democratic candidate for council addressed the all-Republican board during its public comment portion, according to a recording on Clark’s YouTube channel.
Pedestrian Bridge Connecting Main Street Somerville Apartment Buildings Lowered into Place Above South Davenport Street
SOMERVILLE, NJ - A pre-fabricated bridge was lowered into place between the Edge I and Edge II apartment buildings over South Davenport Street Tuesday morning. Preliminary site plan work had begun June 22; by the end of the week, two pits had been excavated, one alongside the Starbuck's, where customers inside worked their laptops and sipped their coffees watching the bridge being lowered into place on Tuesday.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The dproject is expected to be completed by July 12. Forms were installed for concrete which was poured into the pit by a...
Plainfield Celebrates the 4th of July with 100th Parade; See Over 60 of Our Favorite Photos
PLAINFIELD, NJ — On Thursday, the city of Plainfield held its 100th 4th of July parade. As usual, the parade started at East Front Street and Johnston Avenue and concluded at West Front Street and Madison Avenue. The parade boasted high participation this year, as it lasted nearly three hours from start to finish as observed from any one spot. "The 100th parade was a wonderful event for all," said Grand Marshall James Plummer, who compared the environment to that of a football game. "Besides being a celebration of the country’s birthday I feel honored to be...
NJ homeless veterans nonprofit close to reaching 2024 goal
The multi-award-winning, Bedminster-based nonprofit, Independence for Veterans, has won its sixth consecutive “Certificate of Appreciation” award from the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. The award was given for the nonprofit's continued, outstanding contributions to the New Jersey homeless veterans community. Since Jan. 1, Independence for Veterans has...
Fire at Burger King in Madison; Mayor Conley Issues Statement
MADISON, NJ - A fire in the broiler was reported at the Burger King in Madison on July 2, around 5:15 p.m. Shortly after, a second 9-1-1 call reported visible flames from the roof. The Madison Fire Department and EMS division arrived minutes later and confirmed the fire within the structure, stated Madison officials. A 2nd alarm was transmitted, bringing additional support from Chatham Borough, Florham Park, and Morristown Fire Departments, as well as Chatham and Florham Park EMS. Chatham Township, East Hanover, and Morris Township Fire Departments covered Madison and the surrounding areas throughout the incident.CLICK...
NJ101.5 listeners have voted for the best ‘dive’ bar in NJ
Thousands of votes came pouring in on Friday and through the weekend after we announced the finalists in the four-region contest to find the best Jersey dive bar. We ended up with five finalists because of a rare tie in Central Jersey between Ellery's in Middlesex Boro. and Lagoda's Saloon...
Piscataway Celebrates Nation’s History on the 4th of July
PISCATAWAY, NJ – Piscataway celebrated America’s independence with a parade and boat race, and backyard barbecues, activities, and fireworks on Thursday. Residents in the township’s Lake Nelson section held their annual 4th of July parade through area streets, complete with firetrucks, township officials, and families who waved to onlookers as they marched along the route. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Neighborhood children rode their bikes, scooters, and wagons in the parade, decorated with American flags and sparkling red, white, and blue streamers. A number of pets joined in the fun, some dressed in...
Logistic Details Regarding Parsippany's 4th of July Fireworks Celebration
PARSIPPANY, NJ - The Parsippany Police have communicated details and logistics for Parsippany's 4th of July fireworks celebration that will be held at Parsippany Hills High School. Please note the following:CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Gates open at 5:00 PM Concert at approx.- 7:00 PM Fireworks at approx.- at dark (approx. 9:30 PM) Plan alternative routes if not attending the event as there will be traffic delays in the area of Route 53, Park Road, Brooklawn Drive and Route 202. Everyone in attendance will proceed through a Police checkpoint prior to entry. Intoxicated persons will be DENIED entry. All bags and containers are subject to inspection. The following are prohibited: glass containers alchoholic beverages pets personal fireworks drones Parking for People with Disabilities (Proper Placards Must Be Possessed) - Limited Parking at the Tennis Courts. Access can be gained via Glencove Road. Golf carts will be present to assist with transporting people needing assistance on the hill. There will be volunteer members of the Parsippany Office of Emergency Management wearing Hi-Visibility Lime/Green Shirts at the event available for directions & guidance. The rain date for the event is July 5th. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
JCP&L Invests $78 Million in Morristown Substation Upgrade to Combat Flood Risks
MORRISTOWN, N.J. — Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L), a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE), has initiated a significant $78 million upgrade to a transmission substation in Morristown. The…
New Jersey Civil Services Commission Announces Volunteer Firefighter Opportunities For All Local Municipalities
ELIZABETH, NJ - The application portal for volunteer firefighter positions has opened according to the New Jersey Civil Services Commission. Opportunities are available throughout the state, including Elizabeth. The deadline to apply is September 3. The City of Elizabeth requires all applicants to be Elizabeth residents. All opportunities require proof of residency in New Jersey. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Additionally, all applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent and must be at least 18 years of age, but not older than 35, and have a valid driver’s license. Candidates may also be required to undergo a medical and psychiatric examination. More information can be found on the State of New Jersey website. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
After racist comments and corruption case, NJ mayor’s new hot-mic moment
CLARK — A mayor who previously made headlines for getting caught making racist comments on tape and getting charged in a corruption case, is back in the news after a microphone picked up derogatory comments about a township council candidate at a Township Council meeting. In video posted on...
25 in ’25: BJ’s announces newest location for the Garden State
BJ's Wholesale Club has announced two new store locations and one is in New Jersey. The new spot will be the Garden State's 25th location of the membership-only warehouse club. The announcement also includes the 10th BJ's location for North Carolina. “We are excited to deliver the unbeatable value our...
Madison Flags Will Be Flown at Half Staff In Honor of Firefighter Tony Giannone
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Flags in Madison will be flown at half-staff today, Wednesday July 3 in honor of Firefighter Tony Giannone. Giannone was a fifty-year veteran of the Madison Fire Department and an Army veteran.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER "We pass our condolences on to the family and friends of Tony", said Madison officials. Get your local news delivered to your inbox for FREE each day. Sign up to get all the news as it happens at www.TAPinto.net/enews and follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/MadisonTAP/ and on Twitter at @MadisonTAP to get all the news as it happens Celebrating Something Special? Showcase Your Wedding, Christening, Bar/Bat Mitzvah, Graduation, Reunion and MORE on TAPinto Milestones For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
City of Plainfield Kicks Off Commemorative 4th of July Parade Photo Exhibition
PLAINFIELD, NJ — On Tuesday, the City of Plainfield held an opening ceremony in the Anne Louise Davis room of the Plainfield Public Library for a photo exhibition showing its Fourth of July Parade through the years. The city will host its 100th Fourth of July Parade on Thursday. "As I look on the walls, they tell you a lot about our history," said Mayor Adrian Mapp, who thanked the Plainfield Public Library for dedicating resources to make this possible. "I hope that a lot of our residents will come through and view this exhibit and they...
Adam Cruz Hired as Dover’s Town Administrator
DOVER — Adam E. Cruz was hired on June 26 as Dover’s new town administrator. He will earn $220,000 annually, reportedly $20,000 more than his salary in Trenton and $20,000 less than Dover’s former town administrator, BettyLou DeCroce. Trenton’s Mayor Reed Gusciora announced that Cruz had given...
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