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Township Officials Call on Residents to 'Be Respectful' of Municipal Employees
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ - Only two things in life are certain, Founding Father and great Statesman Benjamin Franklin once postulated, death and taxes. This is certainly true in Robbinsville, where property owners will soon be seeing tax bills arriving, a bit higher than they’ve grown accustomed to. While the municipal portion of the overall tax bill remained flat, as reported by TAPinto Robbinsville, the approval of the Robbinsville School District’s $2.75 million ballot question and an average increase of just under $50 per year at the County level, means overall bills will go up. . CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The increased bills, the Township of Robbinsville said in a Facebook post, have nothing to do with the “hard-working” staff in the tax office. “They have absolutely nothing to do with the actual amount of taxes you pay,” the post continues, asking resident to “be respectful when calling or visiting our municipal offices.” For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
NJ police officer gets shot after search warrant turns violent
RAHWAY — A Perth Amboy police officer was shot three times in Rahway on Wednesday evening. The NJ PBA said on their X account that the officer was taken to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. Law enforcement sources told New Jersey 101.5 that several officers from Perth Amboy and...
Electronic Billboard Lights Up Digital Screen On Route 206 in Hillsborough
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - A high-tech digital billboard erected alongside Route 206 early in June near the railroad overpass south of Camplain Road is operational. Images first appeared on the digital screen Thursday.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER In addition to commercial advertising, the digital screens will display authorized information from Hillsborough Township, including traffic updates, emergency messaging and other notifications, according to Mayor Robert Britting. The single monopole structure is set back on a slight rise alongside the state highway on property owned by Norfolk Southern Railroad across the highway from the Midpoint Logistics Center...
Some Residents Feel ‘Trapped’ at Cedar Crossing Development
RED BANK – Financial troubles afflicting the Cedar Crossing affordable housing development have made it almost impossible for homeowners to sell their units to those seeking housing. Located on Cedar Street on the West Side of the borough, Cedar Crossing offers 36 affordable units and was a significant step...
Somerville Man Vandalized Bridgewater Mosque: Police
At 6:34 p.m., Julian Dale drove onto the property of the mosque at 881 US Highway 202/206, before leaving a short time later, Bridgewater police said. At 7 p.m., a mosque employee observed bias graffiti spray painted on a pillar near the main entrance to the building, police said. Detectives...
Another baby has died in NJ this week after being left in hot car
EAST HANOVER — Another infant has died after being left in a car in New Jersey. Morris County Prosecutor Robert Carroll said East Hanover Police were called after a 6- month-old girl was noticed inside a vehicle parked in a parking lot on South Ridgedale Avenue at Route 10 in East Hanover around 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 17. She was pronounced dead at a hospital.
Raritan Bay Medical Center opens new outpatient rehab facility in Perth Amboy
Hackensack Meridian Raritan Bay Medical Center recently opened a new outpatient physical rehabilitation location in Perth Amboy. The facility, at 500 Convery Blvd., was formerly located within the hospital. The facility will provide a wide range of therapies and technologies, including, but not limited to, agility training, endurance exercise, facilitation...
Perth Amboy cop shot 3 times during while executing search warrant in N.J.
Arrests have been made after a Perth Amboy police officer was shot three times while executing a search warrant on Wednesday night in Rahway, authorities said. The detective was shot in the leg and was taken to an area hospital to be treated, according to Rahway Mayor Raymond Giacobbe. His injuries are not considered life-threatening, officials said.
Summer Streets starts in Queens, Staten Island this weekend
QUEENS, N.Y. (PIX11) – Miles of streets in Queens and Staten Island will close to vehicles this weekend, the first iteration of Summer Streets, which will hit all five boroughs. From 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, stretches of Queens and Staten Island will be open only to pedestrians and cyclists. Instead of the sounds […]
Ocean County Mother & Son Admit To Selling Cheap Parts To Military
JACKSON – A Jackson woman and her son have admitted to a long-term scheme of defrauding the U.S. Department of Defense by providing military equipment parts that were not authorized, officials said. Linda Mika, 73, pleaded guilty to count one of an indictment charging her with conspiracy to commit...
Bank robber at large after Santander branch heist
BRICK TOWNSHIP — Police were searching for an umbrella-toting suspect who robbed a branch of the Santander Bank on Beaverson Boulevard on Wednesday, July 24. The Brick Township Police Department was dispatched at 12:15 p.m. to the area between Brick Boulevard and Beaverson Boulevard, for a report of a bank robbery that had just occurred.
Bear Sighting Caught On Video In Robbinsville Township, NJ
Summer is officially in full swing and we have seen quite a few bear sightings in Mercer County, New Jersey this year so far! We got word that there has been yet another black bear sighting in Robbinsville Township within the last few days. During this time of year, we...
Perth Amboy Fire Dept. Receives $90K Federal Grant
PERTH AMBOY - The city's fire department is getting $90,909 in federal funds through the federal Assistance to Firefighter Grants (AFG) Program for training firefighters and fire officers. “We are immensely grateful to FEMA for this generous grant of $90,909.09 through the Assistance to Firefighters Program," said Mayor Helmin Caba. "This funding supports the essential training and development of our dedicated fire department.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER "Over the past 10 years, our Fire Department has received 12 FEMA grants, demonstrating our ongoing commitment to excellence in emergency services," the mayor added. "By providing Rapid...
PA Turnpike to get rid of traditional tolls on this stretch of highway
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission announced Wednesday that tolls on the turnpike east of Reading and on the Northeast Extension would switch to open road tolling in January 2025. What is open road tolling?. Open road tolling systems charge tolls via sensors overhead and in the roadway that determine each vehicle's...
Celebrate ‘Christmas in July’ at this awesome New Jersey brewery
Oh the weather outside is frightful… so you know what would help that? A cold, freshly poured local New Jersey beer. For anyone missing the feeling of the colder months, Tall Oaks Fram and Brewery in Farmingdale, New Jersey will be celebrating Christmas in July on Wednesday, July 31.
Washington Crossing Park Hosting Wine On The Waterfront
Wine enthusiasts and history buffs will gather along the scenic Delaware River for the 7th Annual Wine on the Waterfront on Saturday, July 27. The event will run from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the park at 1112 River Road in Upper Makefield Township. The event promises an afternoon...
OCEAN COUNTY COLLEGE ANNOUNCES 2024 ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County College has announced the addition of seven new members to the OCC Athletic Hall of Fame for 2024. The Athletic Hall of Fame honors distinguished Ocean County College alumni-athletes, former coaches, and others whose accomplishments have had a significant impact on Ocean County College’s athletic program.
Manera’s chefs serve up artful food — and a vision
At Manera’s Restaurant in Brick Township, a major goal of the staff is to emulate the essence of fine dining when it comes to plating, flavor and service; an essence which has been cultivated by the restaurant’s head chefs for over three years. Recently, Night & Day had an opportunity to drop by Manera’s, taste some of their signature dishes and speak to the staff that make it all possible — including the restaurant’s co-executive chef.
Allaire Historic Village Temporarily Closes
HOWELL – The Historic Village at Allaire will shut down operations for about three weeks due to a shortage of operating funds. The living history museum, located in Allaire State Park in Monmouth County, announced the heartbreaking news Sunday, July 16, through their social media and email newsletter. Allaire...
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