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Mayor Vergano Answers Residents’ Concerns About Wayne YMCA Takeover
WAYNE, NJ – This past Township Council Meeting was of huge importance to residents of Wayne. Ahead is the possible purchase of the Wayne YMCA from its operator, the YMCA of the Oranges for $12.2 million. Then comes the much more difficult part, which is what Mayor Chris Vergano has promised: “to maintain and improve upon all of the programs that are there now.” Vergano spoke before the public comments on the first of three ordinances regarding the possible purchase of the Y which came up for a vote that night. He talked for some time and...
Paterson must give back $440K for long delayed veterans affordable housing
PATERSON — Mayor Andre Sayegh’s administration must repay the federal government $438,399 in housing funds spent on a proposed 31-unit veterans apartment building that has not been built. A resolution approved by the City Council on Tuesday said the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development has designated Paterson’s veteran housing proposal...
Veteran assistant named head coach of N.J. girls basketball powerhouse
The message from Rahim Huland El has been simple: Keep the train moving. For the last six years, Huland El has been an assistant coach for the Morris Catholic girls basketball program. He’s helped the Crusaders become one of the top girls basketball teams in the state and in the country in his role as an assistant.
Madison To Hold July Board of Ed Meeting July 23
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Council to Begin Manager Search Process, Lapolla Can Apply
It was almost a year ago when Montclair was supposed to start a search for a new town manager. Now, Montclair’s new council is moving the process forward. At the first regular council meeting of the new council, Mayor Dr. Renee Baskerville addressed plans for the township manager position. Baskerville spoke after a public comment session where six town employees praised Michael Lapolla, the interim town manager.
Butler Police Department: National Night Out
BUTLER, NJ - Butler Police Department announces that National Night Out will be Tuesday, August 6th. National Night offers an opportunity for community members to meet our local officers. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Local businesses and Morris County programs will be in attendance and interacting with Butler residents. The night out will be hosted at Butler Police Department Headquarters beginning at 6 pm. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Popular P’burg brewery hosting 2 July fundraisers with vendors, drag queens, more
Invertase Brewery in Phillipsburg will be the site of two fundraisers for local nonprofits this month. The Swingle Family Foundation will host its first annual Hops and Heels Fundraiser to raise money to support its mission in the Lehigh Valley on July 24. A separate fundraiser hosted by the Zolnay...
Eyeing Sampson’s seat, Jersey City BOE president considers run for state assembly
Jersey City school board President DeJon Morris, whose short tenure has been filled with controversy, is considering a run for a 31st District state assembly, saying current Assemblyman Will Sampson IV has failed Jersey City. Morris, leader of the school board since a disputed takeover in February, said he has...
Corrections officer admits accepting $14K to smuggle cell phones, tobacco into jail
A corrections officer has pleaded guilty to accepting $14,000 from an undercover agent to smuggle cell phones and tobacco products into a jail. Efrin Wade, 36, of Jersey City, pleaded guilty to extortion in Newark federal court on Wednesday, the U.S. Attorney’s Office District of New Jersey said in a news release.
Employment program gives young adults hands-on experience in entertainment industry
A new summer program is allowing young adults to get hands-on experience in the arts and entertainment industry in Newark, New Jersey.Young adults from ages 18-24 participated in training including sound engineering and professional recording, media and TV production, acting and the entertainment business at Galaxy Sound Studios."I really want these kids to get things that school can't teach them in music classes," said Cashmere King, Owner of Galaxy Sound Studios.Newark is becoming a major hub for arts and entertainment, with Lionsgate Studios moving there, and the presence of New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Newark Symphony Hall, and the Prudential...
Rapper Lil Uzi Falls In Love With Mini Pig At NJ's Largest Exotic Pet Store In Lodi
The popular rapper, whose real name is Symere Bysil Woods, fell in love with a mini pig at NJ Exotic Pets in Lodi. Uzi flew into Teterboro on Monday, July 15, according to the store's spokesperson Chris Rivera. He came to the pet shop specifically looking for a mini pig.
Paterson approves $8.6M contract to repave pothole marred River Street
PATERSON — The long-delayed resurfacing project for pothole-plagued River Street moved forward this week as the City Council approved an $8.6 million construction contract. Mayor Andre Sayegh said the work should start in August and be completed next spring. Paterson ended up getting a lower price on the contract...
Law Named for Andrew Washington Yields No Funds for City Where He Lived and Died
When Gov. Phil Murphy signed the Seabrooks-Washington Community-Led Crisis Response Act into law in January, few would have predicted that Jersey City would fail to benefit from it. After all, momentum to pass the law had come from the tragic killing of Jersey City resident Andrew Washington, shot by police during a mental health crisis.
Bayonne City Council OKs 182-unit project with rec center, no affordable housing
The Bayonne City Council approved the second reading of an ordinance for a new development on West 25th Street with 182 units, none of which are affordable housing, and a recreation center at last night’s meeting. “How many affordable housing units are in it?” former Council President Sharon Ashe-Nadrowski...
Drivers to get huge $6,700 one-time payment from $50 million settlement if they had cars repaired – see who qualifies
CHEVY and GM diesel owners equipped with a large displacement V8 and a specific fuel pump could be seeing a substantial payday. The settlement covers drivers in seven states, with some being paid up to $12,700. Chevrolet and GMC, both brands under General Motors, have reached a preliminary settlement for...
Here are 15 things to do this weekend in North Jersey, including lots of free live music
It's going to be a perfect summer weekend in North Jersey and there is plenty to do outdoors (and indoors, too!). Free summer concerts are still taking place all over the region, like the Georgia 5 in Edgewater, Second Contact in Hackensack, the B Street Band in the Township of Washington, a jazz...
This Pork Roll, Egg, and Cheese-Flavored Vodka Is New Jersey in a Bottle
As if New Jersey’s most infamous linguistic spar wasn’t intense enough, one Garden State distillery is throwing alcohol on the fire. On June 28, Keyport-based 3BR Distillery released 011 PEC on Everything: a pork roll, egg, and cheese-flavored vodka liqueur. (Technically, given its 35-percent ABV, it falls under the U.S. classification of a liqueur, not a spirit.)
NJ HALL OF FAME: 2024 inductees include Meryl Streep, Paul Rudd and founder of Jersey Mike's
The next wave of New Jersey’s greatest has been announced to be inducted into the New Jersey Hall of fame. Eighteen inductees will be honored at the 16th Annual New Jersey Hall of Fame induction ceremony.
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