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Clinton Town Hosts Their First National Night Out Event
CLINTON TOWN, NJ - Town of Clinton held their first ever National Night Out on Tuesday, August 13, 2024. The event was originally scheduled for August 6th, but was postponed due to inclement weather. The Town of Clinton Police Department, Town of Clinton Fire Department, and South Branch Emergency Services were on hand along with the County Prosecutor’s Office and numerous local organizations. A band performed and free pizza, chicken skewers and ice cream were served. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Town of Clinton Police Chief Cory Kubinak was pleased with the number of...
Timelapse video captures northern lights illuminating New Jersey sky
Timelapse video from an eyewitness in Hackettstown, New Jersey on Monday shows the northern lights illuminating the night sky.Solar flares triggered by explosions of the sun produced the spectacular displays.This was the largest geo-magnetic storm in two decades.The northern lights are occasionally visible from as far south as the Garden State.* Get Eyewitness News Delivered * Follow us on YouTube * More local news* Send us a news tip* Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts Submit a tip or story idea to Eyewitness NewsHave a breaking news tip or an idea for a story we should cover? Send it to Eyewitness News using the form below. If attaching a video or photo, terms of use apply.
What’s Happening North Hunterdon? Things to do August 16-18, 2024
Plenty of live music, art and a Corvette show are on tap this weekend. Here's a list of what's happening in our area August 16-18, 2024: August 16, 2024CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Tinker Trike Mobile Makerspace at the Red Mill Museum Village-Create, discover and explore at our mobile makerspace, the Tinker Trike. From 10 AM - 4 PM. Blacksmith Ivan will be in the forge from 10 AM-12 PM with a special project for children to participate in with adult supervision. Take a swing at making a pretty print with Flower Pounding. Part of...
Ciattarelli & Arnone: Leave Trump Liquor Licenses Alone
Successful small business owner and 2025 gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli joined with Monmouth County Commissioner Director Thomas Arnone today to call on the New Jersey Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control to abandon its efforts to revoke the liquor licenses issued to Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, Somerset County, and Trump National Golf Club in Colts Neck, Monmouth County.
Readington to Hold Public Hearing on Capital Project Appropriation
READINGTON TOWNSHIP – Local committeeman looked in the couch cushions and found over $250,000 for capital projects, as they unanimously voted to reappropriate the proceeds of past lending and move some fund balances to benefit the rescue squad and police, and those who visit and work in the township building. The $251,080.67 includes $99,669.85 in bond and bond anticipation proceeds, as well as $146,899.85 in capital improvement funds and $4,511.61 from the township’s capital fund balance. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “The purposes would be, if it’s approved, the acquisition of a response utility...
Operation Helping Hand 4th Annual Overdose Awareness Day
SOMERVILLE, N.J. – The Prosecutors’ Offices of Hunterdon, Somerset, Union, and Warren counties announce the 4th Annual Overdose Awareness Day Event being held on Saturday, August 31, 2024, at TD Bank Ballpark, home of the Somerset Patriots, the New York Yankees Double-A affiliate. GET TICKETS!. International Opioid Overdose...
Greenwich Twp. SD in NJ facing inaccurate tax levy discrepancy
STEWARTSVILLE, Nj., -- According to a post on the Greenwich Township School District's official Facebook page, community tax bills have been inaccurate with a large increase to the 2024 tax levy. The inaccuracies in the tax bills are being carefully examined for correction, according to a statement issued by Tina...
‘I’m entitled to personal attacks’ against Harris, Trump asserts
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump said Thursday he sees no need to switch the tactics or tone of his bid for the White House now that Vice President Kamala Harris is the Democratic nominee instead of President Joe Biden. Speaking during a press conference at his golf club in New Jersey, the former president began […]
Work finally resumes on this dormant N.J. highway project
Work on a $41 million project to widen a section of Route 206 that was stalled since April 2023 finally resumed on Aug. 12, state Department of Transportation officials said. Roman Asphalt Corp. of Kearny began the work to complete the Route 206 project on Monday between Doctors Way and Valley Road in Hillsborough, said Steve Schapiro, an NJDOT spokesperson.
Split with Stateliners? Bloomsbury petition to move out of P’burg school district advances.
The decision on a petition to alter Bloomsbury School District’s long-standing relationship with Phillipsburg School District is quickly approaching. The Bloomsbury Board of Education filed a request with the New Jersey Commissioner of Education to terminate its existing sending-receiving relationship with Phillipsburg School District. If approved by the commissioner,...
Bridgewater Zoning Says Residents 'Deserve Better' After Hearing New Application for Townhouses off Route 202/206
BRIDGEWATER – Hurricane Ida, the 2021 storm that ravaged New Jersey, was placed center stage at the Aug. 13 Bridgewater zoning board meeting. The subject of the meeting was an application by JMF Properties of Whippany, which seeks to transform 12 acres of farmland, woods and wetlands into 64 townhomes, with an additional three acres of the 15-acre site being turned over to the Shimon and Sara Birnbaum Jewish Community Center, on Talamini Road, to expand existing programs.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER But the topic of the meeting was the devastation caused by...
Adopt a fall planter, holiday wreath in Hackettstown
HACKETTSTOWN, NJ (Warren County) – The Hackettstown Business Improvement District is seeking participants for its adopt a fall planter and adopt a holiday wreath program. “Adopt a planter or wreath for your family, business, tribute or someone you love,” Hackettstown Business Improvement District Executive Director Laurie Rapisardi said.
Bridgewater planners say 32-acre yard waste site on Foothill Road should be redeveloped
BRIDGEWATER – The township has taken another step in the long process of possibly redeveloping 31.82 acres it owns north of the Bridgewater Promenade, which a portion is used as the municipal yard waste recycling facility. The Planning Board has voted to recommend to the Township Council that the property should be named as a redevelopment area because it meets the state criteria for that designation. ...
Hillsborough Becomes the First Town in Somerset County to Become Enrolled in the AARP’s Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities
Hillsborough is now enrolled in the AARP’s network of Age-Friendly States and Communities, the first town in Somerset County to receive this recognition. The AARP’s Age-Friendly Network encourages states, counties, cities, towns, and rural areas to prepare for this country’s aging population. The network encourages elected officials and local leaders to focus on and strengthen the features and services that help to make communities livable for residents of all ages.
Bridgewater officials ask why 64 townhomes should replace Route 202-206 farmstand
BRIDGEWATER – A hearing on a proposal to build 64 age-restricted townhomes on Route 202-206 near Talamini Road will continue on Oct. 22. The township Zoning Board of Adjustment began considering on Tuesday the plan by 821 Bridgewater LLC, part of JMF Properties of Whippany, to build the townhomes on 12 acres of the 15-acre property, now occupied by a farmstand along the highway, two houses and several outbuildings. ...
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