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Safety Upgrades at Morris St. & Ridgedale Ave. Intersection
Online Public Information Meeting Scheduled for Oct. 9, 2024. Morris County is receiving Federal Highway Safety Improvement Program Funds from the Federal Highway Administration through the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority (NJTPA) for the design, construction and construction inspection services for safety improvements at the Morris Street (CR 510) and Ridgedale Avenue intersection in Morristown.
Jersey City Charter School Soars to New Heights with Award of Prestigous Blue Ribbon
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Students, teachers, local officials, and parents were feeling blue at Soaring Heights Charter School in Jersey City on Monday.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERIn this case, from the blue pompoms students waved to the background colors of the street posters hung by the city, the blue feeling was one of celebration as the gathering was one to celebrate the award of coveted National Blue Ribbon Award from U.S Department of Education This high honor is awarded to the most academically successful schools in the country.Jacqueline Quagliana is one of the five...
City of Elizabeth Announces Bike Ride For Cancer Awareness
ELIZABETH, NJ - The City of Elizabeth invites residents to join them on a bike ride to support cancer awareness. It is free to participate. The City of Elizabeth, Mayor J. Christian Bollwage, and the Department of Health & Human Services are hosting a Night Ride 4 Life Cancer Awareness Ride on Sunday, October 20. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERThe ride will take place at 50 Winfield Scott Plaza. The City of Elizabeth says preparation begins at 4:30 p.m. Start time is at 6:30 p.m. The ride will be 12 miles throughout the city. For more information, call 908-413-3504. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Westfield Makes NJ’s Top 20 in 2025 Niche ‘Best Public Schools’ Rankings
WESTFIELD, NJ —Niche has released its 2025 K-12 School and District rankings and the nationwide school ranking platform listed Westfield Public Schools as #19 in New Jersey and #283 in the country among public school districts.Niche gave Westfield Public Schools an overall grade of A+. The district scored an A+ for academics, A+ for teachers, A for clubs and activities, A+ for sports, C+ for resources and facilities, C for diversity, A+ for college prep, A- for administration and A for food.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERNiche handed out As to Westfield...
Livingston Declares VFW Day to Honor Veterans of Foreign War Group’s 125th Anniversary
LIVINGSTON, NJ — In recognition of the 125th anniversary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW) — which was founded in 1899 by a small group of veterans who banded together upon their return from campaigns abroad to advocate on behalf of all veterans — the Livingston Township Council recently declared Sept. 29 as VFW Day in the Township of Livingston and presented members of Livingston’s VFW Post 2856 with a proclamation in honor of their contributions to the community and country. “We hereby stand with the VFW to ensure veterans are respected for their service, always...
Township Services This Week in Clark
CLARK, NJ — There are several services provided this week and next in the Township of Clark. Residents may wish to be aware of the following: Grass Pick-up on Tuesday, October 1, all day Zone 2 Recycling on Wednesday, October 2, all day Clark Senior Meeting on Thursday, October 3, at the Clark Recreation Center Ward 1 Bulk Pick-up on Monday, October 7, all day. In order to receive bulk pick-up services, requests must be placed by 3 p.m. on Thursday, October 3. Additionally, the public schools are closed this Thursday, October 3, in observance of Rosh Hashanah.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER[Don’t miss any TAPinto Clark 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
City Officials Confident Bayonne Medical Center Will Keep Doors Open
BAYONNE, NJ - Bayonne Medical Center will not likely close its doors, despite reports of CarePoint’s financial trouble, Mayor Jimmy Davis told TAPinto Bayonne recently.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERLast week, CarePoint sent notices to 2,602 employees, including 859 workers from Bayonne Medical Center, 843 workers from Christ Hospital in Jersey City, and 900 workers from Hoboken University Medical Center, of pending “mass layoffs” and “financial restructuring.” The legally mandated advance notice is designed to give employees time to find new jobs and/or enroll in training leading to new employment.Council President Gary LaPelusa, who has been credited...
New Jersey has some of the worst sports trolls in the country
We all know that New Jerseyans are a passionate bunch. Whether it's about where to get the best pizza or who's the best singer or actor from Jersey, we're sure to have a strong opinion. Of course, this would carry over to the sports world. Three New Jersey cities made...
Summit NJ Road Work Schedule: Detours & Closures
SUMMIT, NJ – The following streets and areas have road work scheduled for this week, according to the City of Summit. Road closures and detours may be in effect in these areas; please leave extra time while driving in or near these areas. Schedule subject to change.Monday, September 30CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER7:30 a.m. – approx. 4 p.m. Morris Avenue at Ashwood Avenue7:30 a.m. – approx. 3:30 pm. Valley View Avenue at Sunset Drive (exact location subject to change)8 a.m. – approx. 4 p.m. Cromwell Pkwy at Beekman Road8 a.m. – approx. 4 p.m....
Anniversary celebration, art showing for Angela’s Dollhouse in Greenville
A year ago on the corner of Linden Avenue in the most-southern section of Jersey City, Angela Huggins opened Angela’s Dollhouse (@angelas_dollhouse) with the dream of building on the kind of art hub she’d brought to the Jackson Hill Container Village. Friday and Saturday she’ll be celebrating that...
Montclair Water Bureau Announces 2024 Fall Hydrant Inspection and Flushing Program
MONTCLAIR, NJ - The Montclair Water Bureau has announced the start of its annual Fall Hydrant Inspection and Flushing Program, beginning on Monday, September 30, according to Township officials. The program will focus on flushing fire hydrants along dead-end water mains and streets that border neighboring towns. The flushing will take place on weekdays, Monday through Friday, between 9:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. and is expected to last approximately three weeks.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERThis year’s flushing schedule has been moved up due to recent issues with discolored water. The discoloration resulted...
Seesaws, Swings and Soccer: Work Continues at Planeson, Fairway Parks in Belleville
BELLEVILLE – Futsal turf is being laid down, swing sets are being anchored in place and work continues at two sites this fall, as the township under Mayor Michael Melham’s leadership creates more recreational facilities for residents of all ages and abilities.“The work being done on these parks is important for a number of reasons, but primarily because Belleville residents deserve new facilities,” Melham said. “Installing these new recreational amenities, where adults can play ball or kids of all abilities can climb and swing, is also part of our goal to promote healthier lifestyles for all...
Jersey City settles ADA class-action lawsuit with promise to install thousands of pedestrian curb cuts
Jersey City will install or upgrade at least 200 pedestrian curb cuts annually for the next 20 years to settle a federal class-action lawsuit over sidewalks and crosswalk entrances that are not compliant with the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The settlement stems from a 2020 lawsuit filed by...
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