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Bob's Stores is closing all New England locations. What it means in New Hampshire
Bob's Stores is closing all of its store locations, including one in Hampshire. The discount retailer announced it's closing all of its locations throughout Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York and Rhode Island. The only New Hampshire location is located at 1400 Oaklawn Ave. in Cranston. Bob's Stores President Dave Barton said the company's financial struggles led...
NJ community colleges dodge $20 million budget cut
Flat state funding means tuition rates should go largely unchanged. Lawmakers restored a proposed $20 million cut to community colleges in the final version of the state budget Gov. Phil Murphy signed into law on Friday night. Community college leaders say this will allow them to continue supporting students without significant tuition increases or reductions in services.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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....
NJ governor’s hometown left holding bill for $3.7M Biden fundraiser
MIDDLETOWN — The mayor says this township is on the hook for nearly $24,000 after providing extra protection Saturday night for President Joe Biden’s fundraising event at Gov. Phil Murphy’s home. Biden landed at the Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst late Saturday afternoon and flew Marine One to the...
4th of July in Bordentown: Closures, Trash Collection Updates
BORDENTOWN, NJ — Wondering what's closed on Independence Day? TAPinto Bordentown has you covered! The Bordentown Township municipal building will be closed on Thursday, July 4 and Friday, July 5 in observance of the holiday.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The Bordentown City municipal building will be closed on Thursday, according to the calendar on the City's website. The Bordentown Branch of the Burlington County Library System, as well as the Post Office, will also be closed on Thursday. In Bordentown Township, trash collection for Zone 3 will be delayed by one day and will take place this...
Some Undersized Lots in Princeton Offer Great -- But Possibly Painful -- Learning Opportunities
Princeton, NJ – Two recent Planning and Zoning Board decisions involving small lots cast some light on the bigger picture of land use in Princeton. One involved the subdivision of a lot on Jefferson Road to create two slightly undersized (according to zoning requirements) lots. The other was an application to create an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) in a house on an undersized (again, according to zoning) on Leigh Avenue. First the application before the Planning Board to subdivide a lot at 479 Jefferson Road, at the corner of Cuyler Road. The Planning Board unanimously approved the...
Ocean County Man Wanted For Murder
OCEAN COUNTY – A Manchester man is currently wanted by police in connection with the brazen shooting death of a Seaside Heights woman in broad daylight last week. Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and Manchester Township Police Chief Antonio Ellis announced that 35-year-old Maxwell Johnston has been charged with Murder, in connection with the shooting death of 25-year-old Gabriella Caroleo, in Manchester Township on June 27, 2024.
Monmouth Battlefield: Historians say industrial building developer distorted their views
MANALAPAN - In mid-June, the author of "Fatal Sunday," Mark Lender, checked an email address that he had left unmonitored and saw an email from a historian with the Monmouth County Historical Society. Lender was surprised to learn that an attorney had appeared before the Manalapan planning board in March...
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