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Franklin Township: Body Recovered from Submerged Vehicle in Canal
SOMERSET, NJ - The Somerset County Dive Rescue Team recovered the body of a deceased male from a submerged vehicle in the D&R Canal, according to the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office. The Franklin Township Police Department reported a road closure on Canal Road between Elm Street and Miller Farm Road between 1:01 pm and 7:00 pm on Aug. 24. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The incident remains under investigation by the Franklin Township Police Department, the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Team, and the NJ Northern Regional Medical Examiner’s Office. As of Sunday afternoon, it is unclear when the vehicle entered the canal, and investigators are working to establish a timeline, according to Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Chief Francisco Roman Jr. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Essex County Recycling Day To Be Held In Cedar Grove
CEDAR GROVE, NJ - You can help the planet and clear some clutter by recycling in Cedar Grove. Essex County is hosting a recycling day on October 19 at the Essex County Public Works Facility, located at 99 W. Bradford Avenue in Cedar Grove.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. event is free to all Essex County residents. Proof of residency is required. Below is a list of accepted items: Computers MonitorsDOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. Printers Fax Machines Scanners Speakers Televisions VCRs Stereos Toasters Irons Old Cell Phones For more information, call 973-792-9060. Commercial and large quantities of items are prohibited. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Union County Responds to Resident Feedback, Modifies Clark Reservoir Project
CLARK, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners announced today that in response to feedback from residents and community members, Union County has revised the plan for the Clark Reservoir Project to better reflect the input and concerns of local residents. TAPinto Clark's coverage of the July 2nd meeting in Clark can be found here.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “We deeply value the input of our Union County residents," said Union County Commissioner Chairwoman Kimberly Palmieri-Mouded. “By working together and listening to one another, we can create spaces that reflect our vision of...
SCVTHS Student Promotes Cancer Awareness at Somerset County 4-H Fair
BRIDGEWATERNJ - Though the Somerset County 4-H Fair was only open for one day earlier this month due to inclement weather, a local student made the most of her time to share a message of hope with attendees. Vaanya Salwan, a rising Senior in the Academy for Health and Medical Sciences at Somerset County Vocational and Technical High School (SCVTHS), gave a presentation about cancer to an audience gathered under the Somerset County Government tent at the Fair.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The presentation was created to help educate people about the stages of...
Dozens of firefighters respond to huge fire that engulfed N.J. barn
A large fire that could be seen across multiple counties destroyed a barn in Hunterdon County Thursday, police said. First responders were called to the barn on Pine Bank Road in the Flemington section of Readington Township on Aug. 22 for a report of a garage fire, authorities said in a release.
Lawrence Township Couple Admits To Lying On Asylum Applications For Sri Lankans, Feds Say
Zuwairul Ameer, 61, and Claudette Ameer, 63, pleaded guilty on Monday, Aug. 26 to conspiracy to commit immigration fraud, New Jersey's U.S. Attorney Philip Sellinger said in a news release. They were indicted in the immigration fraud case on Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023. According to court documents and statements, Zuwairul...
Navigator Medicines raises $100M in Series A funding
Scotch Plains-based Navigator Medicines on Tuesday announced $100 million in Series A financing alongside the in-licensing of newly acquired autoimmune portfolio from IMBiologics Corp. The company, which was founded earlier this year as a subsidiary of Sera Medicines, has bought itself a pipeline of OX40L-targeted mono- and bispecific antibodies. “I...
Johnson Girls Soccer Team Plays Clifton in Scrimmage Today at 10!
CLARK, NJ — The Arthur L. Johnson (ALJ) girls varsity soccer team plays a scrimmage on Tuesday, August 27, against Clifton, at 10 a.m. Depending on when you're reading this, there may still be time to stop by and support the team, under the direction of new head coach Brittany Casares!CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The team plays on the turf field behind ALJ. [Don’t miss any TAPinto Clark news. Go to tapinto.net/enews to sign up for our free e-newsletter, delivered each morning to your inbox.] For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Dog Day Afternoon: Scenes from 'Fan Woof Day' in Fanwood
FANWOOD, NJ -- Fan Woof Day took place Sunday at the North Side Train Station under bright sunny skies after being rescheduled from Aug. 18 due to rain. The event, which is becoming an annual tradition in Fanwood, featured a DJ, splash zone for pets and kids alike, a K-9 table, a pet caricaturist, dog and puppy stories and books by the Fanwood Memorial Library, and a pet adoption event by the Plainfield Area Humane Society. Paw Patrol characters Chase and Marshall were available for photos. Mayor Colleen Mahr and Councilwoman Erin McElroy Barker posed for pictures with dogs and their families. The highlight of the day was the dog costume parade, which was judged by Mayor Mahr, Library Director Dan Weiss, and McGinn Elementary School Teacher Amanda Russo Marchira. All nine entrants received prizes. Categories included Fun in The Sun, Best Matching Outfits, Best Halloween, Prettiest, Silliest, Funniest, Most Creative, and Awesome Entry. Fan Woof was sponsored by K-9 Resorts, Fanwood Animal Hospital, the Fanwood Memorial Library, Fanwood Fire Department, Nerf Dog, the Borough of Fanwood, and the Plainfield Area Humane Society. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Art All Day 2024: Trenton’s Annual City-Wide Art Tour
Art All Day returns for its 13th year, offering thousands of visitors a dynamic window into Trenton’s vibrant artistic community. This year’s event will be held on Saturday, September 21st, 2024 from 12 pm to 6 pm, bringing together art lovers and city explorers alike. Attendees will have the opportunity to visit open art studios, experience live painting demonstrations, enjoy downtown activities, and take a guided art tour around Trenton. Art All Day also coincides with River Days, held in partnership with Mercer County Park Commission, providing a rich mix of creative and outdoor river-related experiences for visitors.
The City of Trenton and Trenton Housing Authority Celebrate $15 Million HUD Grant
The Trenton House Authority (THA) and City of Trenton are pleased to announce the receipt of a $15 million HUD Choice Neighborhoods grant, which will be instrumental in the community’s redevelopment efforts. The check was presented to members of the Trenton Housing Authority on Monday, August 26th at the Donnelly Homes Gymnasium. This massive milestone was highlighted by remarks from a panel of guest speakers who were integral in bringing this initiative to Trenton, including Jelani Garrett, Executive Director, THA, Mayor Reed Gusciora, Representative Bonnie Watson Coleman, the Honorable Dr. Kimberly McClaim, Assistant Secretary Congressional and Intergovernmental Relations, and Alicka Amrpy-Samuel, HUD Regional Director.
Construction begins on 334 apartments in downtown Linden
LINDEN - Work has begun to transform a landmark commercial corner in the city's downtown into a seven-story, 569,000-square-foot building with more than 300 apartments. Last week Mayor Derek Armstead and other officials participated in the groundbreaking of the $120 million OneWest Apartments redevelopment project on the corner of North Wood and West Elizabeth avenues. The project is slated to be completed in the spring of 2026. ...
TAPinto Plainfield to Ensure BOE Meetings are Available to Public; Watch the August Meeting
PLAINFIELD, NJ — Since around the start of the pandemic, the City of Plainfield has put each City Council meeting on its YouTube channel for public viewing, on demand, at any time. All the meetings garner hundreds of views and allow the public to watch at their own convenience—on YouTube, the most accessible platform—unbounded by local cable schedules or their availability to watch the meeting live. The Plainfield Public Schools have only streamed and published four meetings over the past year—two budget meetings and two business meetings during the months of March and April. TAPinto Plainfield believes that public meetings should be subject to greater transparency. While we already record audio of every Plainfield Board of Education meeting, we will now record both audio and video. We plan to publish all Plainfield Board of Education meetings that don't end up on YouTube.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER We apologize for the late upload of this August 13 meeting—the voting portion after the executive session—which contains the Superintendent's presentation of the district's goals for this school year. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Men’s Golf: Westfield’s Barnes Blake Ends Summer on High Note
BASKING RIDGE, NJ — What a way to end the summer for Westfield High alum and Georgetown sophomore Barnes Blake. Blake, the 2022 NJ.com Boys Golfer of the Year, along with Morristown senior and Notre Dame 2025 commit Liam Pasternak, the defending 2024 NJ.com Boys Golfer of the Year, teamed up to fire a 7-under-par 65 to become one of three teams to co-medal in the qualifying round for the USGA's 10th U.S. Amateur Four-Ball Championship on Monday at New Jersey National Golf Club. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Ben Shields (Towson, Maryland) and...
Groom dies 24 hours before wedding as he & his cousin are killed by wrong-way driver in second horrific crash in days
JUST hours before his wedding, a groom-to-be was killed by a wrong-way driver in a horrifying crash, along with his cousin. The early Saturday morning crash came just days after another shocking wrong-way car accident left a nine-year-old boy in Long Island dead. On Sunday, Kirk Walker, 38, was supposed to greet his bride and […]
Van Drew intervenes as electric bills skyrocket in South Jersey
This has been the summer of surprises for many residents who live in South Jersey. Throughout the summer, people have been shocked by the increase in their electric bills. In some cases, people have seen an increase of double, triple, and even quadruple the amount they paid just a year ago.
NY Giants: Here's our final 53-man roster projection prior to Tuesday's cut deadline
EAST RUTHERFORD - The regular season is, for all intents and purposes, upon us. Everything counts now as the New York Giants prepare for the third season under coach Brian Daboll and general manager Joe Schoen. Here's our final roster projection in advance of Tuesday's league-mandated roster cutdown to 53 players. ...
Dengue fever detected in New Jersey — what you should do right now
❓ What are the dangers and symptoms dengue infection?. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued an alert this week about record increases in cases of dengue fever worldwide, including New Jersey. Dengue infections have doubled year-over-year to a record 9.7 million cases across the world. That includes...
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