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Hackettstown Street Fair road closures, parking restrictions for Sunday
HACKETTSTOWN, NJ (Warren County) – The Hackettstown Business Improvement District’s Street Fair will be held this Sunday, July 21 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Main Street will be closed from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. between Route 517 (High Street) and East Plane Street. There will also be no parking on either side of that portion of Main Street, police said.
Two Atlantic Health System hospitals rank in top five in New Jersey by U.S. News & World Report
NEW JERSEY – Atlantic Health System announced Tuesday that two of its hospitals, Morristown Medical Center and Overlook Medical Center, have been ranked in the top five in New Jersey, by U.S. News & World Report in its 2024-2025 Best Hospital rankings. These rankings topped off dozens of...
UPDATED: Route 15 South reopens
The temporary Route 15 southbound bridge over the Rockaway River has reopened a week earlier than anticipated, state New Jersey Department of Transportation officials said Sunday, July 14. Work continues to replace the 124-year-old bridge in Jefferson. The Route 15 southbound bridge was closed June 4 after monitoring equipment showed...
Dover Cultural Extravaganza 2024: Vendor Applications Now Open
DOVER — Excitement is building as the town of Dover prepares to host the Dover Cultural Extravaganza on Saturday, September 28th. Scheduled from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Crescent Field, located at 120 First Street, this event promises a day filled with cultural celebrations, community spirit, and vibrant activities. Organized by Mega Bite Events, the extravaganza will be a highlight of the year for locals and visitors.
Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin Visits Phillipsburg for Local Understanding of Food Insecurity and Housing Costs at Norwescap Food Bank
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - New Jersey Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin visited the Norwescap Food Bank in Phillipsburg on July 15, 2024, to discuss the topic of food insecurity among Warren, Sussex, and Hunterdon County residents. Assemblyman Coughlin, D-Middlesex County, has demonstrated his commitment and passion for raising money for NJ’s 19th Legislative District’s food bank and soup kitchens.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “He has been a game changer for food insecurity,” said Mark Valli, CEO of Norwescap. “Not just for food banks, but for SNAP benefits.” Coughlin spoke to dozens of individuals representing the Flemington...
Roxbury Councilman: No Solution to Anticipated Hopatcong State Park Lifeguard Shortages
ROXBURY, NJ – The state has not come up with a solution to an anticipated late summer loss of lifeguards at Hopatcong State Park, a situation that becomes a burden for Roxbury police as crowds are turned away, said Roxbury Councilman Mark Crowley. Crowley is also a member of the Lake Hopatcong Commission (LHC), which discussed the problem at a recent meeting, he said.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “We did discuss … again about the number of lifeguards they have,” Crowley said, speaking at the July 9 meeting of the Roxbury Mayor and...
Second annual Slate Belt Pride held in Bangor, organizers plan community center for at-risk youth
BANGOR, Pa. — Northampton County’s LGBTQ+ community turned out Saturday for the second annual Slate Belt Pride festival — an effort to create visibility and acceptance in a conservative region of the Lehigh Valley. “The goal of today is to bring our community together,” said organizer Marc...
Kiwanis of Greater Dover Distributes Over 450 Food Boxes to Community
DOVER — Over the past two days, the Kiwanis of Greater Dover, in collaboration with Premier Taxi Company, distributed over 450 boxes of breakfast sandwiches and other food items to the Dover community—this significant effort aimed to support residents, particularly in light of ongoing economic challenges. Maria Rosario,...
Don't Miss Out on the Morristown Marketplace, Today Sunday July 14 from 1-6pm!
MORRISTOWN, NJ - The community is invited to the Morristown Marketplace today from 1pm - 6pm on the lawn of St Peter's Episcopal Church. Come and enjoy a satisfying community vibe, take in great live music, and shop a diverse assortment of makers and merchants right in the heart of Morristown! Browse a new variety of goodies at each event! Crafts & merchandise including Handmade Jewelry, Home Decor, Pet Treats & Products, Trending & Vintage Fashion, Fair Trade Items, Personalized Accessories, Crochet Goods, Children's Items, Art, Photography, Collectibles & much more! Shop Local & Support Small Business in a Beautiful Community! Free Admission 121 South St, Morristown, NJ 07960 For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Five-week long walkway closure scheduled to begin July 22 at Riverton-Belvidere Bridge
BELVIDERE, NJ (Warren County) – The Riverton-Belvidere Bridge’s pedestrian walkway is scheduled to be shut down July 22 so needed repairs can be made to bulging masonry wing walls on the structure’s Pennsylvania side, according to the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission. Once started, the walkway...
Hunterdon Area Energy Cooperative (HAEC) Program Announcement
The Hunterdon Area Energy Cooperative (HAEC) offers residents reduced electricity supply rates by purchasing electricity in bulk, including renewable energy, for several municipalities. Chester Township residents are invited to sign up. To learn all about this program, attend a public information session over Zoom on Monday, July 22, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. Click here to read Mayor Drag's letter with further details about this opportunity. The letter will be mailed to residents shortly.
Randolph Township Summer 2024 Road Resurfacing Program Schedule
RANDOLPH, NJ- The Township of Randolph has scheduled the following roads to be milled and/or resurfaced beginning August 2024, weather permitting: Road Length Old Shunpike Road Brookside Road to Barbara Drive Powder Horn Road Entire Length Morey Lane Musiker Avenue to House #14 Kings Brook Court Entire Length Drake Court Entire Length Bonnell Lane Entire Length Elaine Court Entire Length Sweetwood Drive Entire Length Lexington Court Entire Length Jodilee Lane Entire Length Brandywine Court Entire Length Old Brookside Road House #74 to Mendham Town Line Shongum Road House #81 to Denville Town Line Ironia Mendham Road South Road to bridge (both lanes) Dover Chester Road to bridge (one lane) CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER It is important to know that the township prohibits any...
Town of Dover Mayor and Council Meeting Scheduled for July 16
DOVER — The Town of Dover Mayor and Council will meet on Tuesday, July 16, at 7:00 p.m. at 37 North Sussex Street. This meeting is being held in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act, also known as the Sunshine Law, N.J.S.A. 10:4-6. Notice of the meeting was sent to the Daily Record and Star-Ledger on January 2, 2024, and published in the Record and Ledger on January 5, 2024. It was sent to the Citizen on February 2, 2024, and published in the Citizen on February 7, 2024. Notice was also posted on the Bulletin Board of the Municipal Building.” These notices were sent within 48 hours before this meeting, and there was sufficient time for the publications to publish them. A copy of said notice is on file with the Municipal Clerk.
Mosquito spraying set for Tuesday morning in 2 Morris County towns
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ – The Morris County Mosquito Commission has announced that it will be using an All-Terrain vehicle to treat a section of woods in Montville Township, and East Hanover Township on Tuesday morning. The mosquito spraying will go on from 4:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday,...
Video Summarizing Randolph Schools Referendum Shared with Community
RANDOLPH, NJ- The following video and message was sent out to the Randolph Schools community regarding the upcoming September referendum vote. Media Video CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The following message was shared in accompaniment with the video: The Board of Education has approved a multi-million dollar bond referendum for Randolph Township residents to vote on. If the referendum passes, the average homeowner would see an increase of $112 per year. This is roughly $9.33 per month, for 41.4 million dollars worth of renovations and enhancements districtwide. Please visit the financial impact section on the...
Mosquito spraying set for Wednesday morning in Montville Township
MONTVILLE TOWNSHIP, NJ (Morris County) – The Morris County Mosquito Commission has announced that it will be using an All-Terrain vehicle to treat a section of woods in Montville Township on Wednesday morning. The mosquito spraying will go on from 4:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 17,...
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