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NJ woman sues Wawa after falling into dangerous hole
FLORENCE — A woman who says she fell into an open manhole in a Wawa parking lot has filed a lawsuit against the company. Courtney Barlow, 20, of Ewing, said she suffered permanent injury after the fall in the Route 130 store parking on Oct. 22, 2023, according to the lawsuit, which NJ.com first reported this week.
When NJ residents can expect their next ANCHOR rebate
💲 The process on a third year of ANCHOR payments is about to begin. 💲 ANCHOR benefits go to both homeowners and renters. 💲 You may not have to do anything in order to receive your next payment. The ANCHOR property tax relief program is part of...
Broken wind turbine blade ‘crisis’ fuels NJ beach disaster fears
LONG BEACH — A New Jersey anti-wind group is demanding the state stop giving the green light to new offshore wind projects as pieces of fiberglass continue to wash up on the beaches of Nantucket. The renewed calls for a moratorium on awards from the state Board of Public...
New Jersey Accelerates Offshore Wind Schedule Amid Nantucket Wind Farm Incident
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) have announced the acceleration of the state’s offshore wind solicitation schedule, advancing the…
New Jersey begins process to close two youth detention centers
Efforts to reimagine two youth correctional facilities in New Jersey are just getting underway as Attorney General Matt Platkin announced a working group to determine their future design and purpose on Thursday.
10 most expensive homes sold in Monroe in Middlesex County, July 15-21
A house in Monroe Township that sold for $1.7 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Monroe in Middlesex County in the past week. In total, 13 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $778,269. The average price per square foot was $319.
Baraka’s ‘Rollin’ with Ras Block Party Tour’ begins tonight
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Ras Baraka will launch his “Rollin’ with Ras Block Party Tour” in Somerville tonight, the first of a series of neighborhood block parties across New Jersey aimed at introducing the three-term Newark mayor to primary voters in advance of next year’s election. Baraka...
Is good luck on the way? Black squirrel spotted in Middlesex County
HELMETTA - Gina Geletei was on her way to work as a site director at East Brunswick Recreation Camp when she saw something she never expected to see − a black squirrel. Scampering up a tree in the Heather Glen complex, the black squirrel was spotted at approximately 8 a.m. Thursday. "I did...
Union County Mosquito Control to Spray New Providence and Surrounding Areas
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — Union County Mosquito Control has announced it will conduct adult mosquito spraying in New Providence and surrounding areas on Saturday morning, July 27, 2024. The spraying is scheduled to occur between 3:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m., weather permitting. The areas in New Providence to be treated include:CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Gales Drive Area Charnwood Road Sherwood Drive Runnymede Parkway Ashwood Road Rosner Place New Providence Department of Public Works Central Avenue In addition to New Providence, the spraying will cover other local areas as follows: Berkeley Heights: Grant Street Area, River Road, Snyder Avenue, Emerson Lane Area,...
Toms River Regional forced to accept 9.9% tax increase — and still falls $12M short
TOMS RIVER - Toms River Regional's $291 million school budget for 2024-2025 has been put in place by the Ocean County Superintendent of Schools, including a 9.9% increase in school taxes, but no additional state education aid. In a letter sent to Board of Education President Kathy Eagan, Interim Executive County Superintendent Susan Naples said the board's failure to adopt a budget at its July 17 meeting gave her no choice but to enforce the provisions of...
Swimming ban after bacteria found at Ocean County, NJ lake
MANCHESTER — Troubling levels of bacteria were found more than once this week at Harry Wright Lake. Escherichia coli (E. coli) was found at the site. Anything beyond 320 colonies per 100 milliliters of water is deemed unacceptable for swimmers, according to the Ocean County Health Department’s website.
O’Dea unveils Jersey City Councilman-at-Large Rivera as second running mate
Hudson County Commissioner Bill O’Dea (D-2), a declared candidate for Jersey City mayor, unveiled Councilman-at-Large Daniel Rivera as his second running mate earlier this morning. “The reason that we’re here today at the [Roberto Clemente] little league field is that we’re gonna introduce, in a little while, [someone] who...
NJ woman accused of ripping off Union County synagogue for $350K
A Union County woman has been accused of stealing more than $350,000 from a synagogue where she worked as a bookkeeper, U.S. Attorney Philip Sellinger announced. Stacy Margaritondo, of Scotch Plains, has been charged with wire fraud. The 51-year-old Margaritondo appeared in Newark federal court on Tuesday and was released...
Motorcyclist Escapes Serious Injury After Crash In Jackson: Police
She crashed at about 2:15 p.m. at the corner of North New Prospect and Farmingdale roads, according to Jackson Police Chief Matthew Kunz. The unidentified rider complained of arm, shoulder and back pain and was taken to an area hospital, the chief said. No other details were immediately available. to...
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