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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.
Advocates rally for fast ferry link between Staten Island and Bay Ridge
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Commuters and local leaders gathered in St. George on Saturday with one goal in mind— getting a ferry between Staten Island and South Brooklyn. Those in attendance on the steps of Borough Hall were rallying in support of the creation of a direct, fast ferry connection between Staten Island’s North Shore and Bay Ridge.
NYC flies horde of drones in largest-ever coastal storm drill to prepare for ‘next Superstorm Sandy’
A horde of drones swirled off Staten Island to assist would-be water-rescuers Tuesday as part of the largest-ever coastal storm drill — in preparation for the next potential Superstorm Sandy. The city’s Drone Task Force used groundbreaking technology to carry out a mock extensive search-and-rescue mission through the condemned Seaview Children’s Hospital, which was pummeled by the historic and destructive hurricane in 2012. The massive exercise marked the first time the FDNY, NYPD and city Department of Emergency Management worked together to use their individual Unmanned Aerial Systems technology for an emergency-operation exercise. “From this exercise, we’re hoping to come out with...
Community Members Say Stakeholders Need More Input in Millburn’s New Grading & Assessment Policy
MILLBURN, NJ – At recent Board of Education (BOE) meetings, the spotlight has been on Millburn High School’s Grading & Assessment update. Faculty and staff have delivered a number of presentations defending the motivations behind and goals of the policy, but the area of concern for most stakeholders has been the promise for reassessment opportunities. Last Monday, these concerns shifted to larger questions of whether certain stakeholders –- including teachers, parents and students – have had enough of a say as this policy is being implemented in Millburn High School.Millburn Education Association (MEA) President Lois Infanger suggested at Monday’s meeting that...
Celebration of $111 million Living Breakwaters construction project not dampened by rain
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The much-anticipated construction completion celebration of the Living Breakwaters project may have been dampened by rain on Sept. 28, but not the spirits of the determined attendees who showed up Saturday afternoon to honor a decade of hard work and community collaboration. Despite the stormy...
Bush woos supporters in Bridgewater: This week in Central Jersey history, Sept. 30-Oct. 6
At Somerset Ballpark in Bridgewater, Republican presidential hopeful George W. Bush wooed 664 GOP supporters on Wednesday, Oct. 6, 1999. Bush discussed his platform, raising money for Assembly candidates and laying the groundwork for his own bid in 2000. ...
‘That’s the Frank Pompilii way’: Beloved Staten Island grandfather honored during street co-naming ceremony in Sunnyside
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Hundreds of friends, family, neighbors and other Staten Islanders gathered in Sunnyside last Saturday to honor the life and legacy of Francesco (Frank) Pompilii with an official street co-naming. The emotional day kicked off with a bagpipe performance of “God Bless America” during a procession...
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....
Honor Linden Heroes: Apply for 2024 Hometown Heroes Banner Program
Linden, NJ-Applications for the 2024 Linden Hometown Heroes Banner Program are still available! Honor City of Linden servicemen and women along with their families, who have served or sacrificed their lives for our country in the United States Armed Forces. The banners will be displayed on light-stands in the Linden Uptown Business District starting in November.THIS program is FREE for Linden Military Veterans and their families.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERThe deadline for applications, along with the required credentials, is Monday, October 7th, 2024. Banner applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.For an application, please call 908.718.5831 or Email: sid@uptownlinden.com, or mikki@uptownlinden.com for additional information. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Mexican Consulate Celebrates One Year in New Brunswick
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ—August marked one year since the Mexican Consulate in New Brunswick opened its doors, becoming the 53rd consular office established by the Mexican government in the United States, but the move has been in the works since the 2000’s. The new office at 390 George Street...
Kenilworth Historical Society to Present 2024 “Four Centuries in a Weekend”
KENILWORTH, N.J., – Visitors to Kenilworth’s historic Oswald J. Nitschke House (c. 1880), at 49 South 21 Street, on October 19 and October 20 will experience everyday life in a developing late 19th-/early 20th-century suburb through enlightening, interactive, multicultural “living history” and garden programs, exhibits and activities based on the themes “Generations of Hope – Through the Eyes of a Child” and “New Orange/Kenilworth – A Melting Pot of Many Cultures.” The October 19 - October 20 weekend activities at the Nitschke House will be offered to the general public from 12 to 5 p.m., during Union County’s annual historic...
Raritan Considering Redevelopment Options for Former Agway Property
RARITAN, NJ – The former Agway, on Thompson Street, is moving one small step closer to redevelopment – possibly into a mixed-use apartment and retail complex developed by one of the owners of a popular Raritan eatery.The Sept. 24 council meeting saw a unanimous vote – after some vigorous discussion on the process – to go ahead with a preliminary investigation of the Thompson Street property, legally known as Block 61 Lot 3.01. That is the site where the shuttered garden and feed store sits on two-thirds of an acre of land.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP...
Mountainside Public Library To Feature Monthly Documentary Looking Into The Life Of A Boxing Legend
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ - The Mountainside Public Library’s October Documentary screening will be looking into the life and legacy of boxing legend Muhammad Ali. The screening of “I Am Ali” will be taking place on Monday, October 7 from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. No registration is required. The Mountainside Public Library is located at 1 Constitution Plaza. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERThe Mountainside Public Library says the film utilizes audio recordings by Ali and numerous interviews with individuals around him to offer insight into his personality and his cultural and historical importance. For more information, you may contact the Mountainside Public Library at 908-233-0115. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Edison council rethinks shortening public comment at meetings
EDISON – The Township Council will take its time considering whether to limit the time residents will have to air their opinions to elected officials. On Wednesday Councilman John Poyner called for a subcommittee to review an ordinance to limit each public speaker at council meetings to four minutes, while also eliminating rebuttal comments from the public. The current time limit is six minutes. ...
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