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Corrections officers did nothing as N.J. teen was badly beaten by other inmates, lawsuit says
Corrections officers at a juvenile detention facility failed to intervene nearly two years ago when a 19-year-old was brutally beaten by three other inmates in a planned attack, according to a lawsuit. The Essex County man was left blind in one eye and is still psychologically scarred following the attack...
Hero Dog Park: ‘We are really close’
Work on Hero Dog Park at Hamnett Memorial Park on Ohio Avenue has been completed, but the park is about one month away from its grand opening, according to Municipal Manager Kevin Nerwinski. “We are really close,” Nerwinski told the Lawrence Township Council at its June 18 meeting. “We are...
These N.J. towns sock residents with the highest property taxes in each county
New Jersey has some of the highest property taxes in the nation and they played a pivotal role in state budget negotiations. On the line this year were a package of tax breaks meant to alleviate that strain, but concerns remain as to whether the state budget can afford them in coming years.
Township Council approves $1.4 million bond ordinance
The Lawrence Township Council has approved a $1.4 million bond ordinance to pay for the purchase of an electric vehicle (EV) trash truck, a new street sweeper and assorted other equipment for the police and fire departments and the Department of Public Works. Municipal Manager Kevin Nerwinski said the bond...
New Jersey woman charged after several dead animals found inside freezer
A woman in New Jersey is in custody after dozens of animals were removed from inhumane conditions and several others were found dead inside her home.On Monday, police in Galloway Township executed a search warrant at a home on the 300 block of Cresson Avenue.The search warrant was the result of an ongoing investigation after police said they received multiple reports of animals living in poor conditions.At the home, authorities say they rescued seven dogs and 29 cats.Investigators also reportedly found two dead dogs, a dead cat, and four dead kittens inside a freezer.The woman who lived at the home,...
GOP candidate for governor keeps radio show as election watchdog declines to act
ELEC examined whether Bill Spadea’s daily show gives him ‘in-kind’ benefit in race for governor. After a hearing Friday to examine whether Republican gubernatorial candidate Bill Spadea’s radio show constituted an improper contribution to his campaign as an in-kind service from Town Square Media, which owns the radio station, the Election Law Enforcement Commission took no action. It said it’s waiting for a complaint to be filed by the public before it does anything else.
More than 2,000 NJ workers will lose their jobs by year’s end
In New Jersey, employers are required to tell the state when they plan to layoff or release 50 or more workers from any one location. The notices, Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notifications — or WARN notices — must be filed no less than 90 days from the termination date.
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
Bordentown Township's 24th Annual Fish Derby Set for Saturday
BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP, NJ — Get ready for a morning of free fishing in Bordentown Township this weekend! Bordentown Township's 24th Annual Fish Derby is taking place on Saturday, July 6 at Northern Community Park. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Grab your fishing pole and bring your own bait to this free event! Registration will take place from 9AM to 9:30AM, with a presentation starting at 9:30AM. From there, the Fish Derby will take place from 10AM to 12PM. The Fish Derby will conclude with trophies awarded to kids aged 12 and younger who catch the biggest fish. Northern Community Park is located on Groveville Road in Bordentown Township. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Exciting News For Real Housewives Of New Jersey Fans
If you watch the Real Housewives of New Jersey you’re sure to know this famous husband who’s been on the show for years, but what you may not know is that he also does standup comedy and he’ll be performing in New Jersey this summer. Real Housewives...
Decoding clues from Maine to D.C. in a new episode of ‘In the Shadow of Princeton’
While reporting on the cold-case investigation of Cissy Stuart’s murder, reporter Kevin Shea heard something that seemed straight out of a crime thriller: Something written in a Princeton University student thesis helped convince police that the author knew much more about her death than he had told them. In...
New Jersey, Virginia Pair Tried to Illegal Export Aviation Tech to United Arab Emirates
NEWARK, NJ—Two individuals were apprehended on Tuesday morning for their alleged involvement in illegally exporting an aviation device to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced…
‘Forever chemicals’ in N.J. drinking water caused man’s cancer, lawsuit says
A New Jersey native who developed testicular cancer as a teenager says it was the result of being overly exposed to harmful, man-made chemicals for over two decades, according to a lawsuit filed Wednesday. The man had a son who has been diagnosed with autism, which the lawsuit alleges was connected to the man’s testicular cancer.
‘Build it and they will come’: Tommy Parker honored for contributions to youth baseball
Tommy Parker, a lifelong Princeton resident – some would say legend – was honored for his role as the co-founder of Princeton’s American Legion Post 218 baseball team. Dozens of family members, friends and supporters gathered at Barbara Smoyer Park on Snowden Lane for a special field dedication ceremony to honor Parker on June 13. Parker is the first person to be honored.
Princeton Battlefield Society: ‘Why it matters’
Princeton Battlefield Society (PBS) announced it has honored Willis Mercer, seventh generation descendant of Gen. Hugh Mercer, as the first member of its new “Heroes of Princeton” program. PBS created “Heroes of Princeton” to honor the Americans who fought at the Battle of Princeton nearly 250 years ago....
Lenape Park Inclusive Playground: East Brunswick Receives $750, 000 Grant
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Lenape Park, tucked into the southern elbow of East Brunswick's historic district off Old Bridge Turnpike on Millman Avenue, will be the home of a new playground for children with physical and neurodiverse challenges due to the quick-thinking and quick-acting EB Department of Recreation and Parks . When a matching-funds grant became available on January 11 from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, East Brunswick applied for the grant through Jake’s Law which is available to counties for the construction of completely inclusive playgrounds. At the Township Council meeting on January 22, representatives of the...
Area Creatives Find Their JAM in Princeton
Le Dôme Café in Paris, Els Quatre Gats in Barcelona, and Café de la Rotonde in New York have more than just coffee in common. These cafes were common gathering spaces of the greatest artists and intellectuals of the 20th century. Creatives like Pablo Picasso, Ernest Hemingway,...
Off the Presses: Rick Van Noy’s ‘Borne by the River’
Rick Van Noy, an English professor at Radford University in Virginia, hosts a book reading and signing event at the Discovery Center at Point Breeze in Bordentown on Saturday, July 6, at 2 p.m. The free event is open to all; registration is suggested by emailing info@drgreenway.org or calling 609-924-4646. A signed copy of the book will be available to purchase after the reading event.
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