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Carvel, women's clothing shop close in downtown Madison
Two businesses in downtown Madison closed this month — a Carvel ice cream shop on Main Street and a women’s clothing and accessory store on Waverly Place called Stitch Boutique. The closures were first reported by TAPinto Madison, a local news site, which cited notices on the store windows announcing the closures. ...
Ruddy Interception Caps Chatham's Football Scrimmage vs. Randolph as Cougars Hold Their Own in Physical Matchup vs. Rams
RANDOLPH, NJ -- The Chatham football team started out its scrimmage vs. Randolph on Friday by moving the ball into the end zone on its first possession and capped it with a defensive stop on Kyle Ruddy's interception. In between, the Cougars showed they could hold their own in the physical skirmish with the Rams, taking a positive step toward the 2024 season opener vs. Morris Hills at home on Sept. 7.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER "I thought it was a really good workout here," Evan Picariello, Chatham coach, said. "I thought it...
Newark Restaurant Swahili Village Cited for Pay Violations, DOL Says
NEWARK — A popular restaurant in downtown Newark failed to give 84 servers, cooks and bussers overtime pay when they worked more than 40 hours a week – a violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act, the federal Labor Department said on Friday. The Labor Department investigation recovered $62,335 in overtime wages and an additional $62,335 in liquidated damages for the employees at Swahili Village Bar and Grill, federal officials said in a statement. The restaurant must also pay $44,100 in civil penalties, officials said.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “Restaurant industry workers too...
PHS Boys’ Soccer Team Hosts Car Wash Fundraiser
PARSIPPANY — Support the Parsippany High School (PHS) Boys’ Soccer Team by bringing your car to their car wash fundraiser on Saturday, August 24th, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The event will take place at Parsippany High School, 340 Baldwin Road. This is a great opportunity to...
Last Graduating Class of Netcong H.S. Has Reunion
June 20, 1974 saw the end of an era. It was the day the last class graduated from Netcong High School. (After that, area high school students would graduate from Lenape Valley High.) The Netcong High class of 1974 had 94 members; 15 of those have passed away. In September, many of the remaining members of that graduating class will be gathering together for their 50th high school reunion. Recently, former classmates Amanda E. Rush of Netcong, Joe Benvenuto, of Byram, Earl Weaver of Succasunna, and Cindylu Pierce Fitzpatrick, of East Hanover gave a brief glimpse into the history of the school, reminisced a little about their time at Netcong High and shared some advice for recent high school graduates.
See The Morris Knolls 2024-2025 Boys Varsity Soccer Schedule
DENVILLE, NJ - T-minus two weeks until the Golden Eagles take the pitch for their 2024-2025 opener. Morris Knolls is coming off a 2023-2024 season in which they finished with an overall record of 13-8 (6-4 in conference play). The Golden Eagles made it to the Semifinal Round of the Morris County Tournament and the Quarterfinal Round of the NJSIAA Tournament. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Below is their full schedule for the 2024-2025 season: September 4, 4 p.m. at Sparta September 7, 9 a.m. at Roxbury September 11, 4:30 p.m. at West MorrisDOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO...
Handgun Seized, 5 Burglars Captured Following Wild Pursuit Through Wyckoff, Franklin Lakes
A Birch Road resident called 911 reporting two people inside her home, Franklin Lakes Police Capt. Robert Grassi said. Responding officers located a suspect vehicle, a white 2016 Ford Fusion, near the home and tried to conduct a motor vehicle stop. The vehicle fled and a pursuit ensued into neighboring...
Fair Lawn Schools Ready to Open on September 4
FAIR LAWN, NJ - The superintendent said staff and facilities are ready to go for the fall, noting this summer has been the busiest since the referendum added additions to the middle schools. "The number of facility updates that have been done is tremendous," Dr. Rui Dionisio, superintendent of schools, said on August 22.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The following projects have been completed or will be completed in the coming weeks: Paving at the High School and Memorial Middle School completed Concrete stairs on the back end of Milnes and TJ Middle School completed Addition...
Fair Lawn Opens Water Slide at Memorial Pool on Saturday
FAIR LAWN, NJ - A new water slide is opening on Saturday, August 24 at Memorial Pool. It's another addition to the Memorial Pool area that now includes a spray park and walking path around the pool.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Last year, the borough brought in a wibit, a temporary blow-up slide funded through a grant. The pool’s final day is Labor Day, Monday, September 2. HOURS OF OPERATION Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday - 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.DOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday - 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Newark’s ’24 hours of peace’ brings community together through hip-hop
NEWARK, N.J. (PIX11)—The city of Newark is hosting its annual “24 hours of peace,” an event that uses Hip-Hop culture to engage the community. This year, all performers are females—the message behind it is women’s empowerment. Hip Hop took over the West Ward in the city of Newark Friday evening. For a very special purpose. […]
Pascrell funeral scheduled for Wednesday in Paterson
The family of the late Rep. Bill Pascrell (D-Paterson) released an obituary and funeral information for the congressman on Friday afternoon. The funeral mass will be held at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist on Wednesday at 11 a.m. The family will host a visitation the night before from 3 to 8 p.m., and interment will follow the funeral mass at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Totowa.
Jersey City to Face Daily Fines For Not Reinstating Cops Fired for Using Cannabis
Jersey City could begin facing daily fines starting Saturday for refusing to reinstate two police officers whose terminations over their cannabis usage were overturned by the state Civil Service Commission. The state will fine the city $100 daily for each officer — Norhan Mansour and Omar Polanco — with a...
Newark Public Schools prepares for a higher number of English language learners as needs grow
Sign up for Chalkbeat Newark’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system.English language learners will make up more than a quarter of Newark’s Public School enrollment this school year, an increase over last year that points to a growing need for more teachers and services. District leaders said they anticipated a higher number of English language learners this year and in February, announced the launch of a new bilingual program in the city’s South Ward to address the rising need. More than 100 bilingual students will begin classes at Malcolm X Shabazz High School this fall...
The Township of Verona Is Hiring
VERONA, NJ - The Township of Verona is looking for a full-time custodial worker who will work at Verona Town Hall, the Police Department, and the Public Library. The Township of Verona says responsibilities may include garbage removal, sweeping, vacuuming, washing and cleaning windows/floors, floor polishing, dusting, and more. The workweek is Monday through Friday, with a starting salary of $47,284. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Candidates must be flexible during working hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and possess a valid New Jersey driver’s license and, the ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language sufficiently to perform the job. Evening hours are required. For more information on the job or to apply, click here. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Paterson will move popular principal elsewhere, despite unhappy parents and teachers
PATERSON — Teachers and other employees at School 5 expressed concerns during Wednesday night’s Board of Education meeting that the reassignment of their principal will undermine improvements made in student test scores. District officials are moving Principal Jorge Ventura from School 5, which has about 800 children in grades K through five, to...
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