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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
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.
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...
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. ...
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...
These Morris, Sussex fireworks shows will celebrate July 4th with a bang. See the details
With July 4 around the corner, Morris and Sussex county residents have a variety of patriotic events to attend this weekend, especially those that go "boom!" and "bang!" in the sky. You won't want to miss the the 48th Annual Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks. While this event is technically...
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
A century of patriotism: Plainfield's 100th July 4th parade takes on added significance
PLAINFIELD – The city's celebration of the 100th anniversary of its Fourth of July parade is more than a celebration of the holiday marking the country's independence. The three-day event is also a celebration of Plainfield, its organizers say. Beginning in 1924 as an event just for the city...
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...
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...
Get Set for Fireworks at the Fourth of July Celebration in Summit
SUMMIT, NJ -- With 72 million travelers set to hit the road this holiday weekend, local residents staying home are sure to have a blast at Summit’s Fourth of July Celebration on Thursday. The 77th edition commemorating Independence Day features lots of fun during several events planned throughout the day, highlighted by a spectacular firework display you won’t want to miss. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “This is one of the most anticipated events of the year and we have a fantastic lineup of activities planned for everyone to enjoy,” said Mayor Elizabeth Fagan,...
Public Reading of the Declaration of Independence on July 4
Morristown, N.J. – Celebrate the Fourth of July with a reading of the Declaration of Independence. The event will take place at the Washington’s Headquarters grounds, 30 Washington Place beginning at 12pm on July 4, 2024. The event will feature a variety of activities, including the promotion of Junior Ranger Programs and interactive demonstrations by reenactors from the 2nd New Jersey regiment.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Visitors can join in singing soldier songs from the era, explore period-correct tents displaying what soldiers would have carried with them, and learn about the daily lives of...
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