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Council to Begin Manager Search Process, Lapolla Can Apply
It was almost a year ago when Montclair was supposed to start a search for a new town manager. Now, Montclair’s new council is moving the process forward. At the first regular council meeting of the new council, Mayor Dr. Renee Baskerville addressed plans for the township manager position. Baskerville spoke after a public comment session where six town employees praised Michael Lapolla, the interim town manager.
Fair Lawn/Glen Rock Athletes Starred In Outdoor College Sports This Spring
Several Fair Lawn and Glen Rock student-athletes made their mark in collegiate sports this past outdoor season. Let’s take a look at some of their accomplishments. This is the first installation: Sam Murri (Fair Lawn High School) was a senior defender and midfielder for the Kean University (Union, New Jersey) women’s lacrosse squad this year. Murris started in all 17 games and 17 goals and five assists for Kean.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The Cougars tallied an overall record of 9-8 with a mark of 5-3 at home and one victory in the...
Scooterist Fatally Struck By Vehicle In Newark: Prosecutor
At 5:25 p.m., Kenneth Roy William was riding a motorized scooter when it collided with a 2016 Jeep at Frelinghuysen Avenue and Carrington Street, a spokesman for the Essex County Prosecutor's Office said. William was transported to University Hospital where he was pronounced dead soon after, authorities said. The driver...
Fandango Founder J. Michael Cline Dead at 64 After Jumping From NYC Hotel
Another tragic death has occurred in a series of unfortunate events this month. J. Michael Cline, the founder of the popular movie ticket website Fandango, has died. Cline jumped from the top of a New York City building on July 17, according to TMZ. He was 64 years old. Fandango...
Tonight's Severe Thunderstorm Watch and Excessive Heat Warning Includes Morristown Area
MORRISTOWN, NJ - A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for Morris County until 8pm, Wednesday July 17, according to the National Weather Service. A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm, stated the weather authority. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rainfall.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Tonight there may be showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rainfall. Low around 71. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of...
Update: The current severe thunderstorm warning will expire at 4:15 p.m.
The warning was for Morris and Sussex counties. "The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. However gusty winds are still possible with this thunderstorm. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 8 p.m. for northern and northwestern New Jersey," states the National Weather Service.
Test calling ISIS terrorists sparks trouble for NJ school superintendent
WAYNE — Parents are holding a school superintendent's feet to the fire after he apologized for a test question that called ISIS an Islamic terror group. The multiple choice question was part of a quiz in a seventh-grade class at Schuyler-Colfax Middle School in Wayne, according to the group Teaching While Muslim.
NJ distillery unveils pork roll, egg and cheese on everything bagel vodka
Vodka might not be the first drink one associates with breakfast food, but that hasn't stopped New Jersey's 3BR Distillery from whipping up a drink intended to taste like a breakfast sandwich. The distillery, located in Keyport, New Jersey, has recently released vodka intended to taste like egg and cheese...
Senate approves resolution honoring NJ Purple Heart veterans
💜 New Jersey could soon become a Purple Heart state. 💜The Senate unanimously approved a bipartisan joint resolution. 💜 If signed into law, NJ would become the fourth Purple Heart state in the U.S. To honor our veterans, a bipartisan joint resolution that would declare New Jersey...
Cruel summer for NJ Transit commuters: Endless meltdowns during heat
It's the summer of travel alerts for NJ Transit. Rail equipment is the latest inconvenience for customers this week. With the heat we’ve been experiencing, the temperature outside is affecting electronic components, including the air conditioning, according to NJ Transit. Delays, the possibility of combining trips and cancelations can’t...
Dog trainers in NJ don’t have to be certified — should that change?
Just say you're a dog trainer, and voila, you're a dog trainer. There's no legal requirement that one be certified in order to be hired to teach a dog behaviors and skills. But advocates say it's time for that to change. And a bill introduced in Trenton paves the way for New Jersey to become the first state in the U.S. to make the move.
Has New Jersey’s Plastic Bag Ban Actually Backfired?
A question for all New Jersey residents: How many reusable bags do you have piled up in your house right now?. If they're cluttering your pantries and closets, untouched, and ironically not reused, you're not alone. And according to a study, it's causing a bigger problem in New Jersey. The...
The 2024 New Jersey Hall Of Fame Class Has Been Revealed
Who would you nominate for the New Jersey Hall Of Fame?. After all, Jersey has a rich history of contributing a lot to society in the world of sports, music, the arts and entertainment, and STEM projects. People like Bruce Springsteen, Yoggi Berra, Buzz Aldrin, and Vince Lombardi were among...
Head of Gateway rail tunnel project stepping down as real construction about to kick in
Kris Kolluri, the CEO and president of the Gateway Development Commission, is stepping down, NorthJersey.com has learned. Kolluri, who has overseen the bistate agency in charge of the $16 billion Hudson River rail tunnels project, informed the commission's co-chairs, Alicia Glen, Balpreet Grewal-Virk and Tony Coscia, of his resignation in a letter...
Should NJ schools ban cell phones? Districts grapple with tough decision
The latest issue befuddling many New Jersey school districts as they prepare for the new academic year is what to do about cell phones. A growing number if districts are debating policies that would severely restrict cell phone use or ban their possession outright in classrooms. Why are cell phones...
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