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Pohatcong will side to preserve most Gramana Dairy Farm buildings on Rt. 22, mayor says
Most of the old barn houses and stone buildings on Route 22 that mark the one-time headquarters of the Gramana Dairy Farm would be preserved if all sides agree, said Pohatcong Mayor David Slack. “The new owners of the property have been having conversations with the historic preservation people. The...
This 313 Year Old New Jersey Hotel Is Reopening In Hunterdon County
This New Jersey Hotel Was Built Before The Revolutionary War. As you know, if you have followed my articles, I love history and I love talking about history, especially here in the Garden State. New Jersey, one of the original colonies, has a deep history that is among the oldest in American history. So this sorry about a historical New Jersey inn is something I enjoy writing about.
It's Another Civil War on Trash in P'Burg—The Rule Followers vs. The Rebels
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ—Phillipsburg announced that residents will receive an informational flier with their tax bills next week. The flier, which reads, “As Per Town Code, Household Garbage Should Be Placed In Containers,” explains that in the upcoming months, Phillipsburg will be focusing on educating residents about garbage pickup regulations.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “When garbage is properly bagged and placed for pickup, it helps keep our neighborhoods clean and tidy, ensures the safety of our hardworking pickup crews, and maintains the efficiency of our garbage collection services, which helps keep costs down for everyone,”...
Pedestrian Bridge Connecting Main Street Somerville Apartment Buildings Lowered into Place Above South Davenport Street
SOMERVILLE, NJ - A pre-fabricated bridge was lowered into place between the Edge I and Edge II apartment buildings over South Davenport Street Tuesday morning. Preliminary site plan work had begun June 22; by the end of the week, two pits had been excavated, one alongside the Starbuck's, where customers inside worked their laptops and sipped their coffees watching the bridge being lowered into place on Tuesday.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The dproject is expected to be completed by July 12. Forms were installed for concrete which was poured into the pit by a...
Lopatcong Township to Host Info Session on Pool and Park Upgrade Plans
Lopatcong Township released a Master Plan Blueprint in regard to the township’s pool and park upgrade plans which is slated to be discussed this evening, July 3, 2024. Over the last few years, Lopatcong has been working with professionals and residents to design these upgrades and improvements to the park and pool.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Two virtual public sessions were held in 2022, as well as the creation of an online survey to gather the needs and desires of the community. The first session was held in June 2022, and the second follow...
Washington BID Welcomes 3 New Board Members
The Washington Business Improvement District recently welcomed three new members to its Board of Directors. Selected to fill three open slots were Christopher Caruso, owner of Dank Poet Dispensary, Kathy Halpin, resident property owner., and Nicole Kries, owner of the Cellar Door. Halpin isn’t exactly new to the board; she served on the board previously for several years and had and has continued to be a very active volunteer with the organization even while not on the board. Caruso and Kries both opened their businesses in the Borough within the past year and have been committed to working with the WBID previously and are both excited to bring new ideas and initiatives to the business community.
Some communities are pushing back on an effort by a Lehigh Valley lawmaker to fix the affordable housing crisis
Jeffery Ayers has lived in Moore Township for more than 60 years. He has seen the Northampton County community grow, but it mostly remains a patchwork of farms and small villages. As chair of the Moore Township Zoning Board, he’s well aware of the growing development in the Lehigh Valley and is sympathetic to the region’s housing shortage. However, he considers the township to be unique, with ...
NJ homeless veterans nonprofit close to reaching 2024 goal
The multi-award-winning, Bedminster-based nonprofit, Independence for Veterans, has won its sixth consecutive “Certificate of Appreciation” award from the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. The award was given for the nonprofit's continued, outstanding contributions to the New Jersey homeless veterans community. Since Jan. 1, Independence for Veterans has...
2024 Great American Blast Fireworks Spectacular at Coca-Cola Park
2024 Great American Blast Fireworks Spectacular at Coca-Cola Park. Eden Badillo, 11, of forks Township, practicers her somersaults in the outfield while sporting a red, white and blue skirt during the Great American Blast Fireworks Spectacular on July 4, 2024 at Coca-Cola Park. Get Photo. 9 / 24. 2024 Great...
Doylestown YMCA Gets New Name and Another Merger
DOYLESTOWN, PA—The next time you drive by the YMCA in Doylestown, you may notice some changes. Starting on July 1, the YMCA of Bucks and Hunterdon Counties is officially known as the River Crossing YMCA. The organization includes the YMCAs in those two counties along with YMCA locations in Lehigh and Northampton counties that were previously part of the Greater Valley YMCA.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The new regional organization, which became official on Monday, has Bucks County locations in Doylestown, Fairless Hills, Newtown, Quakertown and Warminster. It has Lehigh County locations in...
Washington Gets Green in Warren County
WARREN COUNTY, NJ - With dozens of vendors, kids activities, live music and the kickoff of the Washington Farmers Market the Borough highlighted all things green on June 15 when it held its annual Sustainably Green Music & Arts Festival downtown. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The Sustainably Green Music & Arts Fest, presented by the Washington Business Improvement District, featured eco-friendly vendors, artisan displays, Dove Environmental, and plenty of music. For the third year in a row, the day will also included a celebration of Juneteenth with activities and displays at Bricks Bots and...
Lehigh Valley-based manufacturer sets $100 million plant expansion
Victaulic will invest $100 million to expand its foundry in Tioga County, creating more than 200 jobs. The Forks Township mechanical pipe joining manufacturer said its Lawrenceville foundry will receive a 150,000-square-foot addition to accommodate new molding lines, melt furnaces, core machines, automated finishing and paint equipment. The expansion will also include a 60,000-square-foot ...
Northampton County decision on tax deal for Dixie Cup property delayed
Northampton County Council might not vote until mid-October on a tax-financing plan for redeveloping the former Dixie Cup factory in Wilson. Tina Smith, the county’s community and economic development director, told council Wednesday night that Wilson Council is scheduled to pass a resolution granting a TIF, or tax increment financing plan, to the developer, Skyline Investment Group. The ...
Hunterdon County Deputy Director Soloway hosts veterans headstone cleaning at Spruce Run cemetery
GLEN GARDNER, NJ (Hunterdon County)- Hunterdon County Commissioner Deputy Director Susan Soloway along with members from VFW Post 5119 and Ladies Auxiliary Saturday participated in a veteran’s headstone cleaning at the Spruce Run cemetery, located at 442 West Hill Road, in Glen Gardner. “It is always an honor to...
Things To Do: 2024 Independence Day celebrations
Fireworks are a traditional part of Independence Day celebrations, and this week the aerial displays will fill the skies above Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, and Reading. Allentown will host its free annual Independence Day celebration from 5 to 10 p.m. on Thursday at J. Birney Crum Stadium, which is located at 2027 Linden St.
Dunellen extends shared services agreement with Somerset County. Here's what's included
DUNELLEN – Borough residents will continue to have their emergency dispatch services managed by Somerset County for another four years, thanks to an ordinance passed at Monday’s borough council meeting. The Borough Council approved a Shared Services Agreement that extends a partnership Dunellen and Somerset County already have....
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