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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...
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
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...
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.
Mosquito Spraying Schedule to Take Place in Morris Plains July 1
CHATHAM, NJ – The Morris County Mosquito Commission will be spraying in Morris Plains on Monday June 24. The commission will be using Anvil 2+2, active ingredient Sumithrin, EPA#1021-1687-8329 or Zenivex E4, active ingredient Etofenprox, EPA#2724-807 between the hours of 4:30am - 8am. The following locations will be sprayedCLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Morris Plains- Jim Fear Drive Hanover - North Jefferson Road Do you have a problem with mosquitoes on or near your property? Would you like to request an inspection by the Division of Mosquito Control? Fill out our form (CLICK HERE) to request an inspection. Provide as many details as possible about your mosquito issue. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
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.
25 in ’25: BJ’s announces newest location for the Garden State
BJ's Wholesale Club has announced two new store locations and one is in New Jersey. The new spot will be the Garden State's 25th location of the membership-only warehouse club. The announcement also includes the 10th BJ's location for North Carolina. “We are excited to deliver the unbeatable value our...
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
Hanover Township's Patriotic Celebration With Fireworks is Monday July 1st
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - Hanover Township's Patriotic Celebration with fireworks is swiftly approaching on Monday, July 1st. The festivities will take place at the Municipal Campus and will include 13 food trucks, games, face painting and balloon art.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Activities will begin at 6 p.m. A concert featuring The Heart of Gold Band will begin at 7:30 p.m. with the fireworks scheduled to start at 9:15 p.m. Check out the website: www.hanovertownship.com for details about parking, transportation, viewing sites, and more. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
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. ...
Proposal to Move Statue of Italian Saint Angers Residents in Ironbound
NEWARK — Plans to move a statue of a celebrated Italian-American figure from a neglected park have angered Ironbound residents, who turned out at a meeting Monday to voice their concerns about the proposal, which was discussed by City Council earlier this year. The statue of Roman Catholic St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, also known as Mother Cabrini, is in a park outside of Newark Penn Station, but in April the City Council discussed moving it to a space near St. Francis Xavier Church in the North Ward — a move that prompted objections during the meeting organized...
Town of Dover Mayor and Council Meeting Scheduled for July 2
DOVER — The Town of Dover Mayor and Council will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, July 2, at 6:00 p.m. at 37 North Sussex Street. This meeting is being held in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act, also known as the Sunshine Law, N.J.S.A. 10:4-6. Notice of the meeting was sent to the Daily Record and Star-Ledger on June 20, 2024. Notice was also posted on the Bulletin Board of the Municipal Building on June 20, 2024. These notices were sent within 48 hours prior to this meeting and were sent in sufficient time for the publications to publish them. A copy of said notice is on file with the Municipal Clerk.
Jefferson Township: Route 15 South Temporary Bridge Update- June 30
JEFFERSON, NJ – Work is progressing on the temporary bridge on Route 15 South. According to Jefferson Township Mayor Eric Wilsusen, the temporary bridge structure has been completed as of June 28. The road decking is also being installed. The NJ DOT will be bringing the road surface up to meet the grade of the bridge deck this week. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The temporary drainage is also “mainly complete,” according to Wilsusen. The project is on track to be completed by July 19, Wilsusen said. Representatives of Jefferson Township as well as other area elected officials have a weekly call with the NJ DOT Acting Commissioner and staff. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Wayne’s Andrew Daly To Attend the US Naval Academy, Joining His Older Brother
WAYNE, NJ - The US Naval Academy will be welcoming a second member of Wayne’s Daly family to its ranks this fall. Detective Captain Dan Daly is the Wayne Police Department Public Information Officer, Director of the Township’s Office of Emergency Management, and now the proud father of two sons who will be attending the US Naval Academy together. His first son, and namesake, Dan Daly was accepted two years ago, spent a year in the Academy prep school, and has just finished his first year as a plebe. His younger brother Andrew has just finished his...
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