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Madison Council Meeting is Monday July 22
MADISON, NJ - The Madison Council will hold their monthly council meeting, Monday July 22. The meeting will be in person and livestreamed on YouTube. Members of the public who wish to participate in the meeting may do so by joining us in-person at Hartley Dodge Memorial Council Chamber or view the live stream of the meeting on YouTube or below at 8:00 P.M. on the day of the meeting. Individuals in-person will be able to fully participate in the meeting, including providing public comment. Members watching the live stream will not be able to provide public comments. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER If you are unable to attend, but would like to provide comment, please email clerk@rosenet.org by 4:30 P.M. on the day of the meeting for your comments to be included in Communication & Petitions. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Sacred Heart and Holy Rosary Parishes to Host Tricky Tray Event
DOVER — Sacred Heart and Holy Rosary Parishes in Dover invite you to join their anticipated Tricky Tray event on October 5, 2024. This exciting event will feature over 250 prizes, including a 50/50 lottery and a lottery apron. Event Details:. Date: October 5, 2024. Location: Sacred Heart and...
This Week: Board of Education Meets, Ridgewood New Players Perform
RIDGEWOOD, NJ — School might be out, but the Ridgewood Board of Education is still in session, as they meet on Monday evening. Monday, July 22CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Ridgewood Board of Education Meeting, 7 p.m. Education Center, 49 Cottage Pl. Tuesday, July 23, DOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. Ridgewood Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting Ridgewood Village Hall Court Room, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 25 Ridgewood New Players Presents: "Chicago", 7 p.m. Ridgewood High School Friday, July 26 Ridgewood New Players Presents: "Chicago", 8 p.m. Ridgewood High School For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Rocks Rock: Ridgewood Parks & Recreation Offering "Rock On" Geology Summer Camp for Kids
RIDGEWOOD, NJ — Is your child interested in rock? Sorry, not rock — rocks? If so, Ridgewood Parks & Recreation might have the summer camp for you. At the week-long "Rock On" camp, children ages 6 to 10 can learn about plate tectonics, volcanology, earthquakes, types of rock, glaciation, identifying local rocks, mining and mineral exploration, gems and minerals. The camp will run from Aug. 5 to Aug. 9 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at The Stable on 259 N. Maple Ave. Each child will receive a basic illustrated reference book geared to their ages for further study after the Camp ends. It will cost $275 for Ridgewood residents and $290 for non-residents. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Register Online here. For more information, contact the Ridgewood Parks & Recreation department at 201-670-5560 or via email at recreation@ridgewoodnj.net. Read more Arts & Entertainment news from around Ridgewood here: Story Walk Returns to Ridgewood for Reading of “Keep Your Ear on the Ball” Ridgewood Public Library to Host Workshop Exploring the Future of Artificial Intelligence on Thursday, July 18 Local Ridgewood Artists Showcase Their Talent at Art Institute's 2024 Members' Invitational Summer Show For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Parsippany Billionaire George Kurtz, CEO of CrowdStrike, Addresses Global Outage
PARSIPPANY — On Friday, July 19, 2024, at 12:09 a.m., CrowdStrike released a sensor configuration update to Windows systems as part of ongoing operations. Sensor configuration updates are an ongoing part of the protection mechanisms of the Falcon platform. This configuration update triggered a logic error, resulting in a system crash and blue screen (BSOD) on impacted systems.
North Jersey teen's legacy lives on with opening of 'Khameryn's Kloset' at high school
PASSAIC − From a young age, Khameryn Oliver was always searching for ways to make a difference in her community as a member of the Girl Scouts. Sadly, she did not get to complete her latest, most ambitious project after a March car crash that claimed her life two months later.
Vendors Wanted for Yard Sale/Flea Market in Dover
DOVER — St. John’s Episcopal Church is seeking vendors for its upcoming Yard Sale/Flea Market. The event will take place on Saturday, September 7, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the church’s location at 11 South Bergen Street. In the event of rain, the Yard Sale/Flea Market will be rescheduled to the following Saturday, September 14, 2024.
Parsippany Blues F.C. Announce Open Team Tryouts for 2024-2025 Season
PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany Blues F.C., a prominent team in the Garden State Soccer League’s A-North Division, is gearing up for the upcoming 2024-2025 season by hosting open team tryouts. The tryouts will occur on Sunday, August 11th, inviting players aged 18 and over to showcase their skills and potentially join the competitive squad.
Denville Man Arrested for DUI, Hit-and-Run Collision
MORRIS COUNTY — A 62-year-old Denville Township man, Mark Johnson, was arrested following a hit-and-run crash in the Cedar Lake area on Saturday, July 13, according to a release from the Denville police. The investigation revealed that Johnson was under the influence at the time of the crash. He...
Rockaway Valley Garden Club Awards Arlene Persson Memorial Scholarships
MOUNTAIN LAKES — The Rockaway Valley Garden Club (RVGC) has honored three exemplary Mountain Lakes High School students with the prestigious Arlene Persson Memorial Scholarship for their significant contributions to horticultural and environmental activities. Scholarship Recipients and Their Contributions:. Ryan Lalani – Awarded $1,500. Achievements:. Outstanding horticultural projects...
Meek Mill Taunted Over Diddy Rumors After Thrusting On ATV In Viral Video
Meek Mill just cannot shake those Diddy rumors and found himself the butt of the jokes after pulling a stunt on an ATV. Meek Mill may be well known for his love of riding ATVs, but his latest stunts left fans baffled, with many rehashing the gay jokes following allegations in Lil Rod’s sexual assault lawsuit against Diddy.
Food delivery apps, restaurants prepare for mandated new pricing options in Jersey City
Part of Jersey City’s new law regulating food delivery app companies takes effect Aug. 1, but restaurants have already begun to feel the relief it’s intended to provide. As required in the legislation, apps like Grubhub have already begun offering restaurants the option to retain more of their profit per order.
Jase Waller Honored by City Council and Vera Ames Foundation
PATERSON, NJ - Jase Waller, a young achiever from School 10, was celebrated for his outstanding accomplishments and contributions to both academics and community service by the Paterson City Council and the Vera Ames Foundation. Waller, a Gifted and Talented selectee and distinguished Dean's List student, has been inducted into the National Junior Honor Society twice. His achievements extend beyond academics; he currently holds the title of Mr. Juneteenth for ages 7-12, participating in a rigorous entrepreneurial and character development mentorship program. Waller's dedication to academic excellence and community service has earned him the highest accolades from...
Paterson City Council Approves Emergency Contract for Rooftop A/C Replacement at City Hall
PATERSON, NJ - An emergency contract worth $168,700 with ABM Building & Energy Solutions has been approved by the Paterson City Council to replace the malfunctioning rooftop air conditioning unit at City Hall. City officials highlighted the pressing nature of the issue, emphasizing that the existing air conditioning unit, which has been out of commission, posed significant health and safety risks, especially with warmer temperatures approaching. The new unit will not only provide air conditioning but also heating, addressing both climate control needs throughout the year.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The replacement process...
Heningburg brothers enjoying great lacrosse year
MAPLEWOOD/SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Maplewood natives Jules Heningburg and his brother, Dylan Heningburg, are enjoying great years in lacrosse. Jules, a 2014 Seton Hall Prep graduate, currently is playing professionally in the Premier Lacrosse League as a member of the Carolina Chaos. Jules, an attackman, has scored eight goals and added seven assists in five games played through June 29.
5 dogs abandoned in NJ home, in nailed-shut closets with cig burns
IRVINGTON — Five neglected pit bulls were rescued from an abandoned home in the Essex County Township, according to a report by News 12. The Best Friend Dog and Animal Adoption in Cranford was first alerted to two dogs left outside the property on July 3. Upon further investigation, rescuers went into the house and found three other pit bulls in the basement, nailed inside closets with no food and water, said The Best Friend Dog and Animal Adoption president, Lauren Denoma.
Enrollment Holding Steady for Chatham Schools; Tomaino Resigns as Chatham High Security Coordinator After 11 Years
CHATHAM, NJ -- Chatham's enrollment is holding steady at 3,525 students heading into the upcoming 2024-2025 school year as reported by Mary Donohue, assistant superintendent, at the July 15 regular meeting of the Chatham Board of Education. Donohue also reported in the video below that there are currently 219 students registered for kindergarten when the district opens school on Aug 26. At the time of the BOE meeting, Chatham was still looking to fill four teaching positions.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Tomaino Praised for Service Chris Tomaino resigned from his post as lead security at Chatham High School, where he served for 11 years. Tomaino received high praise from members of the BOE, including Jill Critchley Weber, who noted how well the students received him. Washington Avenue School Receives $50K Donation Washington Avenue School received a $50,000 donation from the Washington Avenue PTO to pay for new playground equipment.DOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Luke Combs does '1, 2 Many' beer shots with Glen Powell and 'Twisters' stars at MetLife
Would you like a shot of beer with that twister? Luke Combs sure would. The “Fast Car” country star brought the stars of the new movie “Twisters” on stage with him Friday, July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford. Combs and the crew -- which included Twisters stars Glen Powell, Daisy-Edgar Jones, and Anthony Ramos -- drank beer shots during Combs' rendition of his hit “1, 2 Many.” ...
Montclair Township Council Considers Fourth Ward Liquor License and Property Remediation
MONTCLAIR, NJ - The new Montclair Township Council under the leadership of Mayor Renée Baskerville met on July 17 in what was, apart from Mayor Baskerville herself, the first initial meeting of an all-freshman council since 2008. The agenda was pretty straightforward – one newly introduced ordinance and seventeen resolutions – but the format was noticeably different from councils led by previous mayors. For one thing, the council chose to start the meeting at 5:30 and go immediately into an executive session, which lasted nearly two hours (the public portion of the meeting lasted for three hours...
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