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Phillipsburg's Ethan Burke Restores Abilities of Northwest NJ Greenhouse for Eagle Scout Project
WASHINGTON, NJ - Abilities of Northwest Jersey, Inc.'s Mary Apgar Center in Washington, NJ, celebrated a special event honoring Ethan Burke of Phillipsburg, NJ, and Boy Scout Troop 54 on Monday, July 15, 2024. Burke’s 2024 Eagle Scout Project involved rebuilding a dilapidated greenhouse at the center, which provided valuable training opportunities for many of the facility's residents.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER "We are truly grateful that Ethan chose our greenhouse, as it is a wonderful training opportunity for so many who are served at that location. We look forward to thanking Ethan and...
Hanover Township's Mayor Gallagher Hosts Coalition Meeting to Solve Local Flooding Issues
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - Local Mayors from East Hanover, Morris Township, Florham Park and Parsippany joined Hanover Township Mayor Thomas 'Ace' Gallagher at a working lunch meeting on July 17th to further strategize their efforts to stop the repeated flooding that occurs in the Whippany River watershed every time there is a heavy rain. Congresswoman Mikie Sherill joined the group, presenting a check for $500,000 which will be used to start targeted removal of trees and other snag hazards from the Whippany River watershed. The towns have already used grant money (from previous awards) to hire Colliers Engineering...
5K Run to Hit the Streets in Morristown Thursday Night; Road Closures in Effect
MORRISTOWN, NJ - The annual Verizon 5K will be coming to Morristown this Thursday July 18 at 7:30pm. Want to participate? Register HERECLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Want to avoid the area, see the map of the course below: For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Butler High School girls’ team heading to NFL Flag Championships
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QC Life) - One North Carolina girls’ flag football team may become the best in all of flag football. The girls’ flag football team from Butler High School will be competing in the first-ever NFL Flag Championships. The championships will be held July 18-21 and will...
10,000th blood donation expected Saturday
New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS) will host a blood drive from 7:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Saturday, July 20 at the Saint Kateri Parish, 427 Stanhope Ave., Sparta. The drive will celebrate the parish’s 10,000th blood donation since it began hosting blood drives with NJBS more than two decades ago.
Man Busted For Stealing From Scrapyard: Byram Township Police
In December 2023 and last month, Raimos Scrap Iron and Metal in Stanhope told officers they had video surveillance of a person breaking into and stealing from their scrapyard, Byram Township police. During an investigation, police were able to recover numerous pieces of evidence. On Tuesday, July 2, police learned...
State funding sought for life sciences training in Roxbury
$50 million in state funding for life sciences training in Nubian Square hangs in the balance of legislative negotiations on an economic development bill. The partial funding for a $200 million development on the Blair parking lot was in the Massachusetts House version of the bill approved last month. The amendment was sponsored by Representatives John Moran of the South End and Chynah Tyler of Roxbury, who each represent sections of the square.
NWS: Pike, Wayne could see 'isolated to scattered severe storms' Wednesday
Parts of the Poconos could see severe storms on Wednesday. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook that includes Pike and Wayne counties. "Isolated to scattered severe...
BERKELEY COLLEGE LAUNCHES BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN APPLIED MEDIA DEGREE PROGRAM
Curriculum Focuses on Traditional and Emerging Media. Berkeley College recently announced the launch of a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Applied Media degree program, with concentrations in Digital and Social Media, and Social and Cultural Responsibility. The program, approved to be offered on-site at the New York City and Woodland Park campuses and online, prepares students to master the art of verbal, written, and visual communications to help shape the future of the ever-changing media industry.
Main Intersection in North Caldwell Getting New Traffic Light Installed
NORTH CALDWELL, NJ -- Essex County will be installing a traffic light at the intersection of Mountain Avenue, Gould Avenue and Knollwood Drive this week. Construction for the installation of the new traffic light is underway. This project is part of ongoing efforts to enhance road safety and improve traffic flow in North Caldwell.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER North Caldwell police say that there may be periods of time when traffic will be delayed due to the necessary work being done at the intersection. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Ousted RCC President Gets $175,000 Settlement; St. Thomas Aquinas College Secures $3.5 Million Grant For STEM; HGAR Donates $3,000 to Center for Safety & Change; Briefs
Ousted RCC President Lester Edgardo Sandres Rápalo Gets $175,000 Settlement Plus Additional Benefits. Dr. Lester Edgardo Sandres Rápalo, the former Rockland Community College president, will receive $175,000, plus 24 vacation days, 4.5 sick leave days and 1 personal day, as part of a settlement with the college. Last...
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 Teens, One Man Charged In Fatal Jersey City Shooting: Prosecutor
A 21-year-old Paterson resident and two teenagers were arrested and charged last week with a fatal shooting that occurred in Jersey City in May, authorities said.On Friday, May 10, around 10 p.m., Jersey City police responded to a report of shots fired at Pearsall Avenue and Garfield Avenue, Hudson…
Orange County to Purchase Maple Avenue Building
CHESTER – On Monday, July 9, Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus officially signed the resolution, entering into an agreement to purchase the Maple Avenue Building located in the Village of Chester. The future of the building has been under consideration for some time, including a failed referendum in 2019 until on July 2nd, the Orange County Legislature moved the process of acquiring ownership along with a unanimous vote.
Montville Township High School SAC President Ava Failla Asks Peers to Make a Difference
MONTVILLE, NJ – “The most important lesson I have learned in high school is having confidence and believing in yourself. If you don't believe in yourself, no one else will.” Those are the words of Ava Failla. Failla served as the Montville Township High School [MTHS] Class of 2024 Student Activities Counsel [SAC] President. During the MTHS graduation ceremony on Thursday, June 20, 2024, Failla was one of four student speakers. Her remarks to the Class of 2024 focused on the most important lessons she learned during her four years as an MTHS student in the Montville...
Fundraising begins for township’s all-inclusive playground
An all-inclusive and accessible playground is coming to Washington Lake Park as the result of a collaborative community effort. That effort took a significant leap forward recently with the announcement that Washington Township will get a $750,000 Green Acres grant to help pay for the project. “This additional funding means...
Surprises Inside – Take a Tour of New Jersey’s Strangest House
At first glance, this home looks straight out of a sci-fi movie, but it's not. If the outside is this intriguing, imagine what the inside looks like. This unusual house is in Harding Township (Morristown) in Morris County. 75 Sand Spring Rd. is the location of this 14,000-square-foot home sitting...
See the aftermath of Route 208 crash that shut down highway
Route 208 northbound in Franklin Lakes was shut down for hours on Monday following an a morning crash involving a dump truck and two NJ Department of Transportation vehicles. The DOT vehicles were conducting sweeping operations in a work zone on the left shoulder of the roadway, according to the Franklin Lakes Police...
Bicyclist Huffed Dust-Off: Mt Olive PD
A 62-year-old Flanders man was arrested and charged on Saturday, July 13, after police spotted him huffing Dust-Off in Mount Olive, authorities said.At 12:36 p.m., officers on International Drive Mall Complex spotted Neil McWilliams stopped on a bicycle in the area of Picatinny Federal Credit Union…
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