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Three of the dirtiest cities in America are here in NJ
When we tell outsiders where we’re from, we all get the eye roll. We’ve all heard the Jersey dis about smokestacks, pollution, litter, and grime. No one ever thinks of farmland, the gorgeous lakes and mountains, the Jersey shore, the hiking trails, the nature. All we ever hear about is the dirty reputation, which just isn’t warranted or fair.
Power Outages and Open Space Discussed at June 25 Montville Twp Committee Meeting
MONTVILLE, NJ – The June 25 Montville Township Committee meeting followed a major wind storm in the township, during which 1,400 homes lost power, according to Mayor Matt Kayne. He said that he and Deputy Mayor June Witty, Chief of Police Andrew Caggiano and Police Captain Carlo Marucci were on top of the substitute representative from JCP&L, and he thought they restored power as quickly as they could, considering that there were 12 areas that had trees down with wires intertwined. Kayne said he received texts from residents stating that power was restored much quicker than...
66-year-old has run 5,723 streets in this N.J. county — and he’s still going
An ultramarathoner is on the brink of an epic running feat in Essex County. Chris Jaworski of Bloomfield said he has run every street in all but one of Essex County’s 22 municipalities and is currently making his way through Irvington, where he grew up and attended high school.
Harmful chemicals from N.J. drinking water caused man’s cancer at 19, son’s autism, lawsuit says
A New Jersey native developed testicular cancer as a teenager, a result of being overly exposed to harmful, man-made chemicals for over two decades, according to a lawsuit filed Wednesday. That cancer later caused his son to be diagnosed with autism, the suit filed in state Superior Court in Bergen...
Where to see the best fireworks in North Jersey: Check out these 7 massive displays
Looking for the best Fourth of July fireworks displays in North Jersey? Look no further — we've curated a list of some of the most extravagant, colorful pyrotechnic shows. Here's what to know about where to go to be dazzled for this July 4th holiday. ...
World’s Largest ScreenX Auditorium to Open in New Jersey
RUTHERFORD, N.J. — B&B Theatres announced today the upcoming launch of a cutting-edge cinema and entertainment venue at American Dream in East Rutherford, New Jersey. This facility will feature the…
N.J. mayor who made racist remarks caught using a slur, again
Clark Mayor Sal Bonaccorso is not apologizing for calling a political rival a slur for people with intellectual disabilities during last month’s council meeting. Bonaccorso made the derogatory remark during the township’s June 20 meeting after a Democratic candidate for council addressed the all-Republican board during its public comment portion, according to a recording on Clark’s YouTube channel.
Labor dispute leads to retaliation lawsuit filed by firefighter in Bergen County
An Englewood firefighter is claiming the city and members of the administration retaliated against him after he spoke before the council about union contract negotiations. John Escobar is a firefighter with the city and president of the International Association of Firefighters Local 3263. The lawsuit, filed on June 28 in Bergen County Superior...
Bergen County gas station attendant charged, accused of overcharging customers
A Park Ridge gas station attendant at Delta Gas was charged and accused of repeatedly overcharging customers, police said on Tuesday. Police alleged the unidentified attendant at the Kinderkamack Road Delta would manually charge more money when customers would use credit cards. When called out on the discrepancy by drivers, the attendant pretended it was a mistake and gave back the money, police said.
Glen Rock High School 2024 Graduate Crowned Miss New Jersey Teen USA
GLEN ROCK, NJ - Julia Livolsi, a Glen Rock High School 2024 graduate, was crowned Miss New Jersey Teen USA on June 23, 2024, according to PageantUpdate.info. Neighbor Pat Zengel spilled the beans!CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Livolsi, 19, will go on to represent New Jersey at Miss Teen USA at the Peacock Theater, Hollywood, CA, in August. Livolsi plans to pursue a degree in Broadcast & Digital Journalism in the Newhouse School at Syracuse University this fall. A native of Glen Rock, Julia Livolsi was crowned Miss New Jersey Teen USA on 23 June 2024 and will represent New Jersey at Miss Teen USA 2024 in Hollywood, California. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Historic Boonton Stone Arch reopens over Rockaway River after $700K restoration
BOONTON — The ironworks are long gone, but a final remnant of the 18th-century industry that built this Morris County town has been restored and repurposed as a portion of a planned nature trail. After years of planning, construction and obtaining almost $700,000 in grants to pay for it...
Woodland Park Officials Launch Investigation Following Surprise Resignation of Councilman
WOODLAND PARK, NJ - Woodland Park officials are moving quickly to seek answers to the surprise resignation of Councilman Ron Arnau, from both his elected and his Democratic Party positions. On Thursday, as first reported by NJ Globe, Arnau sent a letter via email to more than 30 individuals, including Mayor Tracy Kallert and Business Administrator Sam Yodice, saying that he no longer sees “a viable path forward to be an effective councilman, candidate, or WPDO Co-Chair.” By late Friday Arnau also sent the letter to Woodland Park’s Municipal Clerk, a necessary step to officially give up...
July 4th Closures and Cancellations In and Around Morristown
MORRISTOWN, NJ - As July 4th is a national holiday, here are the closures happening in and around town. Morris Township Municipal offices are closed Town of Morristown Offices are closed Morris Plains Municipal offices are closed Post offices are closed, and there is no mail delivery Morris County Library is closed on July 4 No garbage or recycling pickup in Morris Township No garbage or recycling pickup in Morristown NJMVC Facilities will be closed CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Sign up to get all the news as it happens at www.TAPinto.net/enews and follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/MorristownTAP/ and on Twitter at @MorristownTAP and on Instagram at @tapintomorristown Download the TAPinto App! Click here for Android. Click here for iOS For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
4$th of July Celebration in Maplewood.
Celebrate the 4th of July in Maplewood. Something for Everyone Starting with a 5K race at 8AM and finishing with the Fireworks Display in Memorial Park starting at 9pm. Lots af things to do in between. See the list here:CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER DOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Cleaning effort in Paterson, NJ looks to spruce up commercial spaces
PATERSON - Mayor Andre Sayegh has been looking for a tool to spruce up city streets, and he tells New Jersey 101.5 the "Paterson is Picking Up" initiative is the answer. A cleaning crew is part of the ongoing effort to pick up trash along the six wards' commercial spaces; solar-powered trash receptacles have also been installed that alert the Department of Public Works when full.
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