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See all homes sold in Essex County, June 24 to June 30
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Essex County reported from June 24 to June 30. There were 354 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,531-square-foot home on Hawthorne Avenue in Glen Ridge that sold for $625,000.
Scotch Plains-Fanwood Baseball Players Shine in Underclassmen All-Star Game
NORTH BRUNSWICK, NJ -- On a beautiful summer night in North Brunswick, the top Underclassmen high school baseball players from Union County battled the top from Essex County. Scotch Plains Fanwood was represented by three players on Friday, June 28: outfielder Jack Sponheimer and RHP/1B CJ Bates (juniors) and outfielder Joe Larosa, a sophomore.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The Union County squad was coached by Gov. Livingston HS coach Chris Roof and assistant coaches Joe Higgins of Scotch Plains-Fanwood, Lou Clemente of Union, Jay Cook of Westfield, and Chris Broduer of New Providence. While down...
Frayne, Schultz and Peri Represent Livingston in Quad-County Baseball All-Star Games
NORTH BRUNSWICK, NJ —Julian Schultz, E.J. Frayne and Max Peri, three rising seniors on the Livingston High School baseball team, represented the Lancers at the Quad-County All-Star Games last Friday at Community Park in North Brunswick. Peri was the starting pitcher for the Essex County team and Frayne and Schultz played the outfield. Peri pitched two innings and Schultz, who had a single in his first at-bat, made one of the best defensive plays of the night, throwing out a runner at home from left field.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Livingston head coach...
West Essex and Caldwell H.S. Baseball Players Appear in Quad-County All-Star Game
NORTH BRUNSWICK, NJ -- Three members of the West Essex High School baseball team, and one from Caldwell High School, took part in the Quad-County Underclassmen All-Star Games last Friday at Community Park in North Brunswick. Infielders Joe Panzarino and Max Garcia and outfielder Jack Epstein represented West Essex -- though Epstein was injured and unable to play in the game -- and Marco Sozio represented Caldwell. All four players just completed their junior years. They were on the Essex County roster for its game against Union County.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Panzarino, a...
7 On Your Side helps small business in New Jersey unfreeze account
We have all seen what a huge problem check fraud has become with banks cracking down, trying to combat check washing, and people stealing checks.But what happens when you are a legit business owner, you get paid by another company, and even though the check clears your account gets frozen for the suspicion of fraud and you can't get it "unfrozen."This frozen check had a snowball effect. A family-owned contracting company in New Jersey deposited $23,000 they couldn't use. So, the business had to turn down work.In construction, you need to get paid to get supplies for the next job....
Nutley Pride Responds to Threats Made Against Montclair Public Library
To the LGBTQ+ people of Nutley, Essex County, and NJ,. We are aware of the threats of violence made against a local library due to their hosting a drag queen story event, and commend the local law enforcement for their bravery and quick assistance. We stand by Out Montclair and...
66-year-old has run 5,723 streets in this N.J. county — and he’s still going
An ultramarathoner is on the brink of an epic running feat in Essex County. Chris Jaworski of Bloomfield said he has run every street in all but one of Essex County’s 22 municipalities and is currently making his way through Irvington, where he grew up and attended high school.
5 N.J. counties under a severe thunderstorm watch until Sunday evening
On Sunday at 11:23 a.m. the National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm watch in effect until 7 p.m. for Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Passaic and Union counties. Preparing for impending lightning strikes: Expert safety recommendations. Lightning strikes the United States approximately 25 million times each year, with the bulk of...
Update: Flash flood warning previously issued will expire at 8 p.m.
The warning was for Essex, Hudson and Union counties. "The heavy rain has ended. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to heed remaining road closures," says the National Weather Service. Deciphering advisories, watches, and warnings: Understanding weather alerts. Flash flood warning: Take action!. A flash...
Two on moped seriously hurt in Jersey City hit-and-run crash
Two people from Essex County suffered serious injuries Saturday when they were involved in a hit-and-run crash while riding a moped in Jersey City, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. An East Orange man, 36, and a Newark woman, 26, were taken to the Jersey City Medical Center to be...
Scout BSA Troop 19 Pins Three New Eagle Scouts and Celebrates their 5th Anniversary
SHORT HILLS, NJ -- In a heartwarming ceremony held at St. Rose of Lima Church, Scout BSA Troop 19 marked a significant milestone by celebrating its fifth anniversary and honoring three exceptional scouts with the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout. The event, attended by family, friends and community members, showcased the dedication and achievements of the troop. The ceremony began with an opening by Life Scout Sylvie Benjamin and First Class Scout Suhaani Tiwari, who both served as Masters of Ceremony. They welcomed attendees and introduced the evening's proceedings, including the presentation of colors, the Pledge of...
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