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Nation's first Black-owned country club in New Jersey receives national preservation grant
SCOTCH PLAINS – A group whose mission is to preserve the township's Shady Rest Country Club has received a $75,000 grant to help preserve the Jerusalem Road facility as a Black heritage site. The Preserve Shady Rest Committee was awarded the grant from the National Trust for Historic Preservation,...
Here's when Middlesex County schools open for 2024-25. Check your district calendar
While returning to the classroom may not be high on your child's to-do list yet, Middlesex County schools are readying to reopen for the 2024-2025 academic year. We peek at when Middlesex County students are expected to head back to school and offer a quick link to the school calendar for each district....
Property in this N.J. county sold in 18 days. See full list.
Homes in Somerset County sold within 18 days of hitting the market in June, according to Realtor.com. In a dozen New Jersey counties, homes sold in less than 25, days with Morris, Union, Essex, Burlington, Passaic, Middlesex, and Bergen topping the list. Homes took the longest to sell in Cape...
10 Stop & Shop stores in NJ are closing in 2024
When it was announced in May that underperforming Stop & Shop stores would be closing, it was uncertain which locations would be on the chopping block. Now we have the answer, and it looks like 10 Stop & Shop supermarkets in New Jersey will be keeping their lights on for only a few more months.
Raritan Council Turns Down Raritan Mall Redevelopment for Second Time
RARITAN, NJ - The Raritan Borough Council, on July 16, unanimously declined to adopt a redevelopment plan to construct apartment buildings where the defunct Raritan Mall is currently located. The council had previously agreed at its June 25 meeting to reconsider the redevelopment plan after unanimously turning the plan down at the May 7 meeting.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The proposed apartments would have included 275 one- and two-bedroom units in a five-story building, with 42 affordable units, on the 12.2 acres of property. The council wasn’t necessarily voting to approve the project, as...
Federal agent admits selling ‘family member’ cards for thousands of dollars
A U.S. Air Marshal admitted selling cards claiming to be held by members of the agent’s family and embossed with the Department of Homeland Security insignia, for thousands of dollars, U.S. District Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced Thursday. Jonathan J. Ledesma, 38, a resident of Middlesex County, pleaded guilty...
N.J. library gets free internet in settlement with Optimum Cable over poor service
Editor’s note: This article has been updated to include a statement from Altice USA. Dunellen and nine other communities reached a settlement with Altice USA, the cable television and internet provider that operates Optimum, resolving a three-year dispute over poor service and customer service complaints, officials said Thursday. If...
Downed Tree at Central and Stelle Avenues in Plainfield
PLAINFIELD, NJ — Conditions were windy and the sky grew dark, but Plainfield didn't receive the brunt of the stormy weather expected on Tuesday afternoon, when the entire state of New Jersey was put under a severe thunderstorm watch. Around that time, a large, old tree fell at the intersection of Stelle and Central Avenues, perhaps because of the wind. At dusk, the Plainfield Fire Department and PSE&G were on the scene, as the tree took down a utility pole. All the wires appeared to be intact.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The Plainfield Police closed the intersection to through traffic, and residents may want to avoid it in the coming hours as PSE&G finishes its work. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Response to transformation of former industrial site in Somerville 'extremely positive'
SOMERVILLE – The first townhome apartments are being rented in the newest residential community to open in Somerville. Kirby Village, a 174-unit project on the former Baker & Taylor site on Kirby Avenue in the far southeastern corner of the county seat, has completed Phase 1 of the project and the first tenants are beginning to move in.
Thousands without power after severe weather in Central Jersey
Thousands of Central Jersey residents from the Delaware River to Raritan Bay remain without power Wednesday morning in the wake of a violent thunderstorm that left a path of destruction Tuesday evening. After a day of near 100-degree weather, the storms crossed into New Jersey from Pennsylvania, first battering Frenchtown and other municipalities in western Hunterdon County before speeding into Somerset County in the northern part of Hillsborough along Amwell Road before rushing into Middlesex County and...
Christmas in July Promotion to Turn New Brunswick's George Street into a Winter Wonderland
NEW BRUNSWICK – Here comes Santa Claus – right down George Street?!?! Yes, Santa and Mrs. Claus will make a special appearance on Saturday as City Center celebrates Christmas in July between Church and Paterson streets.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The street will be transformed into a winter wonderland with Christmas music, decorations, small Christmas trees and a snow-making machine. Residents – with or without their pets – will be able to get a head start on those Christmas cards by taking selfies with Santa and Mrs. Claus against a holiday backdrop complete with...
Piscataway Police to Host Annual National Night Out Street Fair Event
PISCATAWAY, NJ -- Residents are invited to stop by Stockton Street behind the YMCA at the Piscataway Community Center (YPCC) on Tuesday, August 6 for National Night Out 2024, the free street fair style event that endorses police and community partnerships and promotes crime prevention goals to help make neighborhoods safer. National Night Out will run from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and will feature information on fighting crime and fire prevention, vendors, food trucks, and performances.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Members of the Piscataway Police Department will also be on hand to greet the community. According to their website, National Night Out “is a national initiative that enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community. It provides a great opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances.” The YPCC is located at 520 Hoes Lane across from the Kennedy Library and the Piscataway Senior Center. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
New York man with ALS, given 2-5 years to live, wants right to die
Editor’s note: This story is part of a series of stories exploring New York’s controversial proposed Medical Aid in Dying Act. At stake is how the law defines what is permissible as people face heart-wrenching decisions about how to spend their final days. Are you a Staten Islander who supports or opposes medical aid in dying? Do you have a terminal illness? Email Lauren Lovallo at llovallo@siadvance.com.
Kenilworth 2024 Fire Department Carnival Date Set
KENILWORTH, NJ - The Kenilworth Volunteer Fire Department will continue its long-running summer tradition hosting its annual fundraising carnival from August 12 through August 17 at the David Brearley High School Parking Lot. The event will feature rides for both children and adults, games, food, music, and safe family-friendly fun. Pay-One-Price-Ride-All-Night wristband nights are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. There will be a Money Wheel daily, and also a Super 50/50 grand prize drawing on Saturday night, which has amounted to over $10,000 in past years. Proceeds of the carnival will benefit the Kenilworth Volunteer Fire/Rescue Support Organization. Carnival hours are Monday through Friday 6:30 – 10:30 p.m., and Saturday 5:30 – 11 p.m. Admission is free.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Related Articles: 2023 Kenilworth Carnival: Photo Gallery DOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. Make sure you don’t miss any Kenilworth news! Sign-up for our free daily e-newsletter. Know a story we should share with readers? Email tcuppari@tapinto.net and tell us about it. TAPinto Kenilworth is free to read, funded entirely by business advertising. Thank you for reading TAPinto Kenilworth. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Outdoor Concert in Downtown Madison To Take Place July 19
Madison, NJ – Summer concerts sponsored by the Madison Downtown Development Commission (DDC) return this summer for music and fun starting on June 21! Enjoy a FREE night of music this summer on Fridays from 6-8pm on the lawn of the Museum of Early Trades & Crafts (METC) and at the Rose Pavilion at the Madison Community Arts Center (MCAC). Bring your own chair or blanket to sit and listen to some great performances on METC’s lawn. Packing a picnic dinner or getting takeout from one of the many fabulous local restaurants is encouraged. METC will be...
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