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Clark Offering Aging Services Kiosk (ASK) This September
CLARK, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners invites seniors and their caregivers to visit their local “ASK”, or Aging Services Kiosk, this September. These services provide an opportunity for attendees to meet with experienced professionals who can offer expert guidance on senior programs and resources and help with form completion. Bilingual staff will be available at several events to offer support in Spanish. The Clark Public Library will be among those locations offering the service.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The ASK program is administered by the Division on Aging within Union County’s...
Free speech in NJ — Rutgers requires permits for expression
✅ Pro-Palestinian protests took place at Rutgers and Princeton in April & May. ✅ Rutgers University created a website with the school's "free expression" policies. ✅ Princeton University would not disclose if any protocols have changed. Rutgers University is taking steps to better handle potential student campus protests this fall.
Manni’s Fried Chicken in Lawrence, NJ Closed Permanently
A little over a year after it opened, another local restaurant has closed for good. Manni's Fried Chicken on Brunswick Pike in Lawrence Township has announced its permanent closure on social media (Monday, August 12, 2024). The post read, "We have decided to permanently close. We want to thank each...
North Brunswick looks to keep the ball rolling, and take next step to title, in 2024
North Brunswick senior Jahir Dawud at Big Central Media Day on August 8, 2024 at Kean University in Union. (Photo: Mike Pavlichko) The North Brunswick football program has been one of the most successful in the Big Central Conference – and before that, the GMC – under head coach Mike Cipot.
Bound Brook Motorcyclist, 30, Dies Days Before Birthday In Crash
Wilson Gonzalez Jr., of Bound Brook, died at RWJ Hospital in New Brunswick on Friday, Aug. 16, his obituary on the Hagan-Chamberlin Funeral Home website says. Gonzalez was identified as the motorcyclist airlifted in the Thursday, Aug. 15 crash on the Manville Causeway near Weston Canal Road. Born in Puerto...
10 most expensive homes sold in Princeton, Aug. 12-18
A house that sold for $2.8 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Princeton in the past week. In total, 17 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $1.1 million, or $437 per square foot.
Endless 18 Indoor Golf Simulator Coming Soon to Lawrence, NJ
Did you notice a change in the Lawrence Shopping Center?. The strip mall on Brunswick Pike in Lawrence Township, NJ said goodbye to one of its entertainment venues and is welcoming another. Bury the Hatchet (the ax throwing place) has closed its doors. What a bummer. I've spent some fun...
NextGen Giving Circle of the Princeton Area Community Foundation Awards $25,000 in Grants to Local Nonprofits
The NextGen Giving Circle of the Princeton Area Community Foundation awarded $25,000 in grants to three local nonprofits that work to break the cycle of domestic violence, help teen girls succeed and assist families in need. The Giving Circle is comprised of mostly young philanthropists – anyone is welcome to...
N.J. police chief who lost $210k job used homophobic slurs, ripped mayor, new docs show
Roselle Police Chief Stacey Williams lost his job in July, when the borough fired him after an investigation concluded he had made graphic homophobic remarks to his officers. Now, an internal affairs report shows just what those alleged slurs were. One was made to a friend in the presence of...
Rutgers Cancer Institute, RWJBarnabas Health Treat 200th CAR T-Cell Therapy Patient
NEW BRUNSWICK – Rutgers Cancer Institute, the state’s only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, together with RWJBarnabas Health, has treated its 200th patient with CAR T-cell therapy, a type of immunotherapy that uses a patient’s own immune cells to fight cancer. Harnessing the immune system to target cancer is the goal of a groundbreaking area of research called cell therapy. This process includes collecting T-cells from a patient’s blood through an infusion-like process called apheresis, and the cells are sent to a laboratory.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER In the lab, scientists modify...
Demolition On The Way In Preparation For New Elizabeth Elementary School
ELIZABETH, NJ - The New Jersey Schools Development Authority (SDA) joined Elizabeth School District officials on Thursday to highlight ongoing demolition work to make way for a new elementary school in the City. “As the demolition of this former school begins, the SDA is readying the site for construction of a new, modern educational facility that will begin to alleviate the significant issue of overcrowding experienced in the District,” said SDA CEO Manuel Da Silva. “This initial project phase marks the first step on the journey to the opening of a new educational structure that will be...
Summit, N.J. homeowners say backyards are falling into a brook
SUMMIT, N.J. – Homeowners in one New Jersey town say their backyards are falling into a brook.A handful of homes by the brook along Springfield Avenue and Summit Road in Summit are seeing their yards disappear. The homeowners partly blame it on a broken Union County pipe."The storm water drain is so damaged that the water shoots out like a fire hydrant," homeowner Lynette McKeon said.State, local officials survey damage in Summit, N.J.CBS News New York was there when State Sen. Jon Bramnick and Summit's recently elected council members came to see the most recent damage."Whether it's a retaining wall,...
Former Downtown Somerville Alliance Director Hired to Lead Downtown New Jersey Trade & Advocacy Group
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Downtown New Jersey, a statewide membership organization dedicated to the revitalization and sustainability of downtown districts across the Garden State, has appointed Natalie Pineiro, former executive director of the Downtown Somerville Alliance, as its new executive director. Pineiro hired by the DSA in January, 2019, resigned her position at the DSA in April, and has since been replaced by Olivia Manning who founded Downtown Bernardsville, where she spearheaded forward-facing marketing initiatives, community engagement efforts, and achieved a 3.4% growth in visitors year over year since 2020.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE...
Couple Provides Insight into Their Cranford Ice Rink Proposal
CRANFORD, NJ – On August 13, the Township Committee discussed a proposal for a temporary ice rink from a long-time Cranford couple, Mike and Megan Furstoss. The idea for a local rink sprang from the Furstoss’s experience with their son, who began playing ice hockey when he was in kindergarten. “Over the past 6 years, we have traveled to a lot of different locations for practices and games,” Megan Furstoss told TAPinto Cranford. “We have witnessed what a positive impact a home rink has on the local community, as well as the resident teams and organizations.”CLICK HERE TO...
Elizabeth football looks forward to a winning season
ELIZABETH, NJ – The last time the Minutemen hoisted a trophy was 12 years ago. The last time Elizabeth High School–Frank J. Cicarell Academy reached a sectional state championship game was in 2014. The last time the Minutemen finished better than .500 was six years ago. The last...
Trenton officials celebrate the grand opening of the Trenton Marine Terminal Playground
Trenton Mayor Reed Gusciora was joined by other city officials at the grand opening and ribbon cutting of the Trenton Marine Terminal Playground on Lamberton Road. The Aug. 23 ceremony marked a milestone in the city's ongoing efforts to enhance recreational facilities and provide outdoor spaces for Trenton residents and visitors.
Council Passes Resolutions, Adopts Ordinances Concerning Parking Fees, Park Building Rentals
The Mayor and Borough Council held a regularly scheduled meeting Thursday night, August 22nd, via Zoom. The council adopted, on second reading, an ordinance setting the rental fees for the La Grande and Forest Road Park buildings and the La Grande Park Pavilion for 2025. Also adopted was an ordinance...
Edison Township to Auction Off Vehicles and Equipment
EDISON, NJ - The township will be auctioning off vehicles, equipment, and supplies from Saturday through Wednesday. Bids can be made online and are open to the public. To see all available items for auction, click here. Edison Township has listed 32 items for auction. These include cars, trucks, transport trailers, vans, forklifts, trailers, bicycles, and various computers and monitors. Minimum bids range from $5 to $100 depending on the item.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER According to USGovBid, items may be inspected on Monday between the hours of 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM. All auction pieces are located at the Edison Department of Public Works, 745 New Durham Road. All participants must be 18 years old with a valid driver's license to bid, according to the website. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
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