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Update: 5 N.J. counties under a flood advisory Sunday evening
On Sunday at 4:21 p.m. the National Weather Service issued an updated flood advisory in effect until 7 p.m. for Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Passaic and Union counties. The weather service states, "Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected." "Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas....
Summit Baseball Shines at Quad County All-Star Game in NJ
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ -- Summit Baseball was well represented at the Quad County Underclassmen All-Star Game held Friday night at Community Park in North Brunswick. Hilltopper Second Baseman Ryan Barber, batting lead off, recorded two hits in getting on base four times while teammate Pitcher Gavin Smith got the start for Union County in a lopsided win for Union County over Essex County, 22-9. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Summit’s TJ Flack also led the offensive barrage for Union County, going two for three at the plate and providing defense at shortstop. Summit’s Matthew...
Union County Commissioners Approve 2024-2025 Deer Hunt
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The commissioner board authorized the 2024-2025 hunt of white-tailed deer, for a cost not to exceed $20,000, at its June 5 meeting. Its cost has increased from last year’s hunt, which was authorized in July 2023 for a cost not to exceed $17,500.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The annual deer management program takes place in county parks and some municipal properties, with the goals of allowing forest regeneration, protecting residential landscaping and minimizing the risks of deer-related motor vehicle accidents. A recap of the 2023-24 hunt indicates that the Union...
Queen City Coffee Roasters to Host Cars & Coffee for a Cause in Plainfield
PLAINFIELD, NJ — On Sunday, July 14, Queen City Coffee Roasters in Plainfield will host its first Cars & Coffee for a Cause event between noon and 6pm. The day will feature a car show, vendors, music, and an art raffle. While attendance for spectators is free, those interested in participating in the car show can register here for $25.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER All proceeds from this event will be donated to Human Concern International for the sponsorship of orphans in Gaza. Human Concern International is the oldest Muslim relief organization in Canada. Event sponsors include AUCC (a fitness center in Teaneck, NJ) and Wheels of Palestine. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Plainfield Announces Veterans Project; Now Accepting Photos for Street Pole Banners
PLAINFIELD, NJ — The City of Plainfield is gathering information about local veterans for a street pole banner project, it announced via social media this week. Residents are encouraged to fill out a form detailing years of service, rank, and branch of the military accompanied by a photo of the veteran in uniform. Fill out the form online here, or download and print it using this link.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Printed forms can be dropped off in Plainfield City Hall lobby between now and September 30th. City Hall is open between 9am and 5pm, Monday through Friday. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
10 most expensive homes sold in the Plainfield area, June 17-23
A house in North Plainfield that sold for $600,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Plainfield area in the past week. In total, 10 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $479,941, or $295 per square foot.
Assembly Budget Committee Approves Bill to Implement the StayNJ Property Tax Relief Program
TRENTON – The Assembly Budget Committee approved legislation, sponsored by Assembly Speaker Craig J. Coughlin, to codify recommendations put forward in the recently released StayNJ Task Force report. The legislation, approved on Wednesday, would enable the state to move forward with the implementation of the newest property tax relief program to benefit New Jersey’s senior citizens. Under StayNJ, seniors will see their property taxes reduced by up to $6,500. Bill A4706 would simplify the application process for all of New Jersey’s property tax relief programs, clarify the eligibility requirements and ensure consistency in income calculations, as recommended by the StayNJ Task...
NJ Transit fare hikes for bus and rails take effect Monday
New Jersey Transit is raising ticket prices Monday for the first time in nine years. The fare hike comes in the aftermath of a disastrous month of rail service with repeated delays. A one-way fare from Middletown to New York City is rising from $15.25 to $17.50. In Hoboken, the...
NJ Parents Urged To Steer Clear Of Water-Colored Swimsuits
Can you believe it's almost July already? It feels like summer 2024 is flying by, doesn't it? The biggest weekend of the summer is almost upon us. July 4th is a HUGE holiday for people in the Garden State. If Jersey residents aren't headed to the beach for the Independence...
Is it Legal to Avoid a Police Checkpoint in NJ
You're driving down the road when you suddenly see bright red and blue lights ahead. Signs are posted along the road announcing a police checkpoint. You realize you left your license at home, and you don't want to get a ticket. So you decide to make a U-turn ahead of...
Videos show extent of flooding across Jersey Shore after torrential rain
OCEAN CITY, N.J. (CBS) -- Multiple South Jersey shore towns flooded after torrential rain overnight and early Sunday morning.According to meteorologist Andrew Kozak, thunderstorms dumped between 2-6 inches of rain along the shore overnight, and even more storms and severe weather are in the forecast for Sunday afternoon and evening.Video shared with CBS News Philadelphia by contributing photographer HughE Dillon showed cars driving across a flooded North Essex Avenue in Margate earlier Sunday morning.In a Facebook post, the city's police department urged drivers to not cross flooded roads, and shared a list of flood-prone areas motorists should avoid. "If you...
Hot weather relief – NJ moves closer to establishing Code Red pilot program
TRENTON – New Jersey has a statewide Code Blue standard for counties to follow when temperatures drop below freezing. Though there are cooling stations in the state, did you know there's no unified Code Red to mirror this for unbearable summer temperatures?. That could change. Ongoing conversations continue in...
Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect Across NJ, PA
Much of New Jersey and Pennsylvania are under a severe thunderstorm watch through Sunday evening, June 30.The National Weather Service is warning residents of frequent lightning, wind gusts up to 75 mph, and hail, expected around 4 p.m. The watch is in effect through 7 p.m.As of 7:30 p.m., the thre…
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