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PSE&G Tree Trimming, Utility Pole Work to Begin Next Week
On or about Monday, August 19th, PSE&G crews and contractors will begin tree trimming along South Avenue, between Hetfield Avenue and Terrill Road, and along PSE&G’s Transmission Right-of-Way from Terrill Road to 2nd Street in Scotch Plains. Tree trimming is expected to take about a week-and-a-half, depending on the weather. PSE&G’s Vegetation Management Department or one of their contractors will contact property owners who own trees impacted by the project.
Madison Farm and Artisan Market Continues August 17
MADISON, NJ - The Madison Farm and Artisan Market will be back in action on Saturday August 17. The market will run through December 14. Hours will be from 9am - 2pm and will be located in the Prospect Street Parking Lot at the corner of Kings Road and Prospect Street.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER 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
Kean University Hosts North Plainfield Students in Project Adelante, Bridging Education and Environmental Awareness
NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ --Over the summer 16 North Plainfield High School Latino multilingual learners participated in Project Adelante, an innovative pre-college program designed to reduce the high school dropout rate among Latino students. The program provides immersive experiences and instructional activities designed to help students increase their academic skills and encourage youths to pursue higher education. As part of the program, high school students attend Kean University every weekday during a four-week summer session and Saturdays during the fall and spring semesters for an academic enrichment program. The project's success is based on the following components that...
City of Rahway Now on YouTube (But Who Isn't!?)
RAHWAY, NJ — The City of Rahway recently announced that it has officially secured membership in the first few decades of the 21st century and joined YouTube. Now, residents, neighbors, and friends can get news, recordings, and updates (along with going to TAPinto Rahway, of course!) by visiting the YouTube page, www.youtube.com/@CityofRahway, by clicking here, or by searching "City of Rahway."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Head there now and see what the City of Rahway is posting! [Don’t miss any TAPinto Rahway news. Go to tapinto.net/enews to sign up for our free e-newsletter, delivered each morning to your inbox.] For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
CNN fact-checks ‘egregiously wrong’ claims Trump made in opening statement
CNN’s Daniel Dale fact checks former President Donald Trump’s opening statement during a news conference in New Jersey, surrounded by an array of grocery products, where he blamed President Joe Biden’s administration’s economic policies for causing inflation.
Summit NJ Library Hours & Labor Day Closure Update
SUMMIT, NJ -- The Summit Free Public Library will be closed on Saturday, August 31, Sunday, September 1 and Monday, September 2, for Labor Day. The Library hours are Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The drive-up book drops located by the Cedar Street exit are open 24/7 for the return of all materials, including magazines, videos and compact discs. The Library is located at 75 Maple Street on the corner of Morris Avenue. The telephone number is (908) 273-0350. For more information, visit www.summitlibrary.org. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Kenilworth Fire Department & Rescue Squad Bring Back Dunk Tank to Carnival
KENILWORTH, NJ - Get excited because the Kenilworth Volunteer Fire Department just announced that the dunk tank is back for two days. The deal is for five dollars, participants will receive three softballs to dunk their favorite KFD member. Please see the schedule above to check out the dunk tank schedule. All proceeds of the carnival will benefit the Kenilworth Volunteer Fire/Rescue Support Organization.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Held at the David Brearley High School Parking Lot, carnival hours are tonight, Friday, Aug 16, from 6:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m., and Saturday 5:30 p.m. – 11...
Harris mocks Trump with media advisory promoting his speech
With former President Trump set to speak to reporters at a press conference in New Jersey on Thursday afternoon, Vice President Harris’s campaign released a media advisory mocking him for being set to “hold another public meltdown” and “deliver another self-obsessed rant.” “Not so fresh off [his National Association of Black Journalists interview], Florida, and…
Singer Steven Keene Coming to Rahway for One-Night-Only Performance
RAHWAY, NJ — On Thursday, September 12, folk musician and singer Steven Keene will visit Rahway for a one-night-only performance at Hamilton Stage, located at 360 Hamilton St., at 7 p.m. The Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) writes, "Keene grew up in Brooklyn, New York, and got his start playing the folk clubs and cafes of the Greenwich Village scene in the late ’80s and early ’90s, alongside contemporaries like Beck, Suzanne Vega, Shawn Colvin, and others. Heavily inspired by the songwriting of Bob Dylan, Woody Guthrie, and Leonard Cohen, he began performing his earliest material at The Speakeasy, the now-closed folk club that was a singer-songwriter staple in the ’90s."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The event will also include a free spirits and cocktail tasting at 6:30 p.m., sponsored by MuckleyEye Spirits. For more information, click here. To get tickets, click here. [Don’t miss any TAPinto Rahway news. Go to tapinto.net/enews to sign up for our free e-newsletter, delivered each morning to your inbox.] For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
East Brunswick : Fill Out Those Back-to-School Forms for 2024/25
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - There's still lots of summer left, Bears, but it is also time to plan ahead for the upcoming 2024/25 school year. Superintendent Dr. Victor Valeski announced that the first day of school is Thursday, September 5th. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Student forms that need to be completed annually are now available through Parent Access. "I really need your assistance to make sure all forms are completed this year. These documents provide important links between the school district and your family," said Valeski. All forms need to be submitted no later than Wednesday, August 28th. If you do not have internet access, please reach out to your child’s school for assistance. On Friday, August 23rd at 3 PM, student schedules and teacher assignments will be available through Parent Access. Bus passes will be available on Monday, August 26th after 3 PM, through Parent Access. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Kirshenbaum Baking Co. Set to Launch Second Location in Morristown
A breakfast, lunch, and bakery shop that has won rave reviews out of Westfield is preparing to expand into Morris County as Kirshenbaum Baking Co. is putting the finishing touches on their second space. The husband/wife team of Uyen and Jeff Kirshenbaum launched their first location 62 Elm Street less...
Scotch Plains Recreation Hosts 'Play in the Park'
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ - The Scotch Plains Recreation Department hosted a free evening of pop-up activities for the community on Wednesday, Aug. 14, at Jerseyland Park. Games included basketball, soccer, corn hole, ladder ball, and table games. Additional activities such as Frisbee, hula-hoops, sidewalk chalk, Legos, and bubble wands were placed throughout the park. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Recreation staff assisted with arts and crafts underneath the picnic pavilion. The event was open to residents of all ages. Be on the lookout for more Play in the Park events to pop up throughout the year. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Mosquito spraying set for Monday morning in Morris Plains Borough
MORRIS PLAINS BOROUGH, NJ (Morris County) – The Morris County Mosquito Commission has announced that it will be using an All-Terrain vehicle to treat a section of woods in Morris Plains Borough on Monday morning. The mosquito spraying will go on from 4:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. on Monday,...
Hazlet Cares: Purple Flag Display in Hazlet Represents 27 Lives Lost to Substance Use Disorder and/or Fentanyl Poisoning in First Quarter of 2024 in Monmouth County.
HAZLET, NJ: If you have driven by Hazlet Police headquarters lately, you may have noticed a display of 27 purple flags out front. Tragically, in the first quarter of the year, between January 1, 2024 and March 31, 2024, Monmouth County lost 27 individuals due to a substance-use overdose and/or fentanyl poisoning. Hazlet Township, along with multiple other municipalities and businesses, are working together with the Prevention Coalition of Monmouth County to display a purple flag for each of those precious lives lost.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER This display is designed to raise...
Montville High School Key Club Cultivates Leadership and Community Impact
MORRIS COUNTY — The Montville Township High School Key Club is a student-led organization dedicated to community service and leadership development. Through various initiatives, the club provides students opportunities to give back to their community while developing essential skills such as teamwork, responsibility, and civic engagement. The Community Garden project is one of their many efforts to make a tangible difference in the lives of residents. The garden teaches students about sustainable agriculture and reinforces the importance of community service by providing fresh produce to those in need.
Thefts from mailboxes reported in township in Bucks
SOLEBURY TWP., Pa. - Police in Solebury Township, Bucks County say people have reported thefts from their mailboxes. Checks issued by the victims was one piece of mail stolen, according to a news release from township police. Police say these checks could be “washed” and altered to steal funds from...
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