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Morris County Boys Soccer Tournament; No. 4 Seed Morristown Advances to the Quarterfinals After Defeating Hanover Park
MORRISTOWN, NJ - The No. 4 seed Morristown boys soccer team defeated the No. 13 seed Hanover Park 2-0 in the Second Round of the Morris County Tournament. The Colonials will advance to face No. 5 Montville in the Quarterfinal Round on Saturday October 12.Rosbel Claros and Harold Funes scored for Morristown and Michael Chong was credited with an assist on the day.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERAtticus Lindsley was in goal for Morristown. He was credited with 9 saves on the day. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Hasbrouck Heights Apprehend Irvington Resident Attempting to Steal Delivery Packages
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – The Hasbrouck Heights Police have arrested and charged a 31-year-old Irvington resident on multiple charges, including an attempt to intercept packages delivered to a home.On October 8th, 2024, at approximately 3:17pm, Hasbrouck Heights Police, including Officer Brian Donohue, Officer Kevin Condal, Officer Joseph Olivo, Officer John Mullins, Officer Johanna Sanchez, Officer Liam Cabri, Detective Sergeant Brad Dussault, and Detective Sergeant Nick Brunetti, responded to the 400 block of Burton Avenue on a report of a suspicious individual attempting to intercept packages at a residence.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET...
Bayonne HS student arrested trying to bring BB gun into school: superintendent
A Bayonne High School student was arrested Thursday morning attempting to bring a BB gun into the school, Superintendent John Niesz said in a note to parents. The student, whose age and gender were not released, was stopped by security stationed at the metal detectors at the school entrance and was detained without incident, Niesz said.
2024 “MindSpeak” Essay Competition Open to All NJ Middle and High School Students
LIVINGSTON, NJ — Shiv’s Third Eye, a Livingston-based non-profit organization, is calling all young creative minds and compassionate hearts from across the state to participate in the 2024 “MindSpeak” Youth Mental Health Awareness Essay Competition, which offers young changemakers in middle school (Grades 6-8) and high school (Grades 9-12) a platform to explore the essential topic of youth mental health using their unique perspective and insights. In a world where the silence surrounding youth mental health can be deafening, Shiv's Third Eye believes in the power of young voices to spark change and invites local students to participate...
Morristown's Colonial Grill Food Truck Asks Council to Extend Operating Hours
MORRISTOWN, NJ - The Colonial Grill food truck, operated by William and Kevin Valbuena, a father-son duo, asked the Morristown council at this month's council meeting to extend their operating hours on Friday evenings, under Ordinance O-28-2024.Kevin Valbuena spoke at the council meeting and asked the council to approve extending their hours of operation on Friday evenings until 1:30am. Bars close at 2pm and as of now, the food truck needs to close by 9pm on Fridays.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER“This is more than a business for us. This is a...
Iconic NJ deli is closing after nearly 60 years
When any business lasts half a century, you know it’s something special. You know, people whose parents brought them as kids ended up bringing their kids. You know a business lasting that long has seen both good and bad times, and you can bet there was a lot of sweat equity in the hard work they put in.
Morris County Girls Soccer Tournament - No. 4 Seed Madison Advances to the Quarterfinal Round After Defeating Mount Olive 3-2 In Overtime
MADISON, NJ - The No. 4 seed Madison girls soccer team advanced in the Morris County Tournament. The Dodgers defeated No. 13 seed Mount Olive 3-2 on Wednesday afternoon.Mount Olive scored in the first period but the team ended regulation time tied at 2 a piece with goals from Anna Gominiak and Sam Nielson. It was Madison's Alana Flynn scored the final goal off an assist from Gominiak.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERMadison will face No. 5 seed Morristown on Wednesday October 16. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
It's Back: New and Improved Hub Stine Track and Field Now Open to the Public
PLAINFIELD, NJ — On May 23 of this year, the track and field at the Hub Stine Sports Complex was closed due to renovations that started the next day. The district held a groundbreaking on May 29.“This marks the beginning of a new era for our athletes, students, and residents who will benefit from these state-of-the-art facilities,” stated Superintendent of Schools Rashon Hasan at the groundbreaking.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERWhile the field has already hosted the Plainfield High School football team, starting this week, the community can benefit from the renovation. Since Monday, residents have been observed using the track already.Construction continues, particularly along the perimeter of the site, where TAPinto Plainfield observed workers finishing the gate and entry areas on both Tuesday and Wednesday. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
48-Hour Notice of Special Meeting for Closed Session: 6:00 PM, Tuesday, October 15, 2024
TOWNSHIP OF MILLBURNESSEX COUNTY, NEW JERSEYCLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERPUBLIC NOTICE48-Hour Notice of Special Meeting for Closed Session6:00 PM, Tuesday, October 15, 2024 DOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE.NOTICE that the Millburn Township Committee will hold a Special Meeting on October 15, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at the Municipal Building in the meeting room, 375 Millburn Avenue, Millburn. A quorum of the Millburn Township Committee is expected to be present at this special meeting for the purpose of conducting a closed session to discuss: Pending Litigation/Attorney-Client - Fair Share Housing & Contract Negotiations and Attorney-Client Privilege Briefing – RPM Development Group and Attorney-Client Privilege Briefing – Bear Properties vs. Millburn. The only formal action that is expected to be taken at this meeting is consideration of a resolution to enter into closed session as required by law. Christine Gatti, Municipal ClerkMillburn Township For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Question to BOE Candidates #3: Academic Achievement
NJ21st sent our third question to the BOE Candidates today with responses due on 10/18/2024:. This year, with a new BOE Majority in place, the District has finally acknowledged an issue with Math proficiency, but more has to be done as Math is not our only issue.
Seat Vacant on Roselle Park Board of Education
ROSELLE PARK, NJ - A term on the local board of education that expires at the end of the year is open and accepting letters of interest from prospective appointees until Oct. 15. The current board members will have the opportunity to review applications, interview candidates and make an appointment at an upcoming meeting.To become a school board member, an individual must: Be a United States citizen Be a resident of the district for at least one year prior to appointment Be able to read and write Be a registered voter in the district Not be disqualified as a voter or convicted of certain crimes Members may not be the mayor or a member of the municipal governing body and cannot have a direct, or indirect, contract with or claim against the board.Letters of interest and resumes will be accepted until 5 p.m. on Oct. 15 by Business Administrator Patricia Mawer at 510 Chestnut St., Roselle Park, NJ 07204 or email pmawer@rpsd.org. Read more Government news in Roselle Park: What's a Phonograph? New Noise Ordinance is Giving Modern Quiet Down! Roselle Park Mayor & Council to Adopt New Noise Ordinance $750 Fine for Former Roselle Park Councilmember For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Field hockey: 2024 Morris County Tournament bracket, schedule, scores
Undefeated Madison field hockey received the No. 1 seed in the Morris County Tournament at the coaches' meeting on Oct. 9. West Morris, three-time defending champion Chatham, Mountain Lakes and Mount Olive also earned first-round byes. The first round must be played by Oct. 16 and the second round by Oct. 19, all hosted...
Fanwood Environmental Commission Marks 50th Anniversary of Nature Center
FANWOOD, NJ – The Fanwood Nature Center celebrated its 50th anniversary with a ribbon-cutting on Monday, Oct. 7, attended by Environmental Commission members, Nature Center volunteers and borough officials. The Fanwood Nature Center is an eight-acre gem tucked away on Terrill Road between Cray Terrace and La Grande Ave.Environmental Commission Chair Sandy Redder said the borough purchased the land in 1966 for $66,000. Residents started discussions in 1972 to preserve the parcel, which was a dumping ground at the time.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTEROver the years, volunteers from the Environmental Commission,...
Former West Orange Ron Jolyn Apartment Residents Ask Township To Give Them Landlord's Reimbursement
WEST ORANGE, NJ — During the Oct. 8 town council meeting, several former Ron Jolyn residents spoke of how their lives were devastated when they were evacuated from their homes due to the collapse of the steep slope on the property during Hurricane Irene.Town Council candidate Joyce Rudin accompanied Christine Catalano and two her daughters to speak to council members. She stated, “Three years ago, almost to the day, 45 families in West Orange lost their homes forever. Bad things happened, but this was something that was foreseen. It was warned against. It was preventable.” She...
Garden Fest 2024 Is This Weekend In Lincoln Park
JERSEY CITY, NJ- The second annual Garden Fest is coming up this weekend, hosted by Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey and Hudson County Executive Craig Guy and the Hudson County Board of Commissioners.The event will take place on Sunday, October 13 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Rutgers Cooperative Extension Learning Garden in Lincoln Park. The garden is located near the corner of Communipaw Avenue and Route 440.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERFestivities will include garden games, a chicken photo booth, snacks, and more. There will also be a garden contest with prizes, including categories: garden project, food item, and garden art.Entries will be accepted from 12 to 1 p.m. Items will be judged and awarded that afternoon.The event is sponsored by the Hudson County 4-H Advisory Board, and cooperating agencies include: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey; U.S. Department of Agriculture, and Hudson County Board of Commissioners.To enter the Garden Contest, go online to https://rutgers.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8wtv4QW2Pv2vu3I. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Two Union Firefighters Promoted to Captain
UNION, NJ – Two Union firefighters were sworn into their new rank as Captain at the Township Committee meeting Tuesday night.“Tonight is a very special night,” said Deputy Mayor and Fire Commissioner Joseph Florio. “Our fire department here in Union is considered one of the best in the state, if not the best in the state. That’s really a credit to all the firefighters and officers who are so dedicated, with the great training and tools they receive, they’re able to use to make sure our citizens are safe.”CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER“It’s very...
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