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Hunterdon Central taps one of its own to be new superintendent
The Hunterdon Central Regional High School Board of Education has hired a new superintendent. The school board voted unanimously Monday night to hire Jessica Cangelosi-Hade, who was serving as the assistant superintendent of curriculum and human resources, to the top post as of Aug. 24. Cangelosi-Hade succeeds Jeffrey Moore, who left the district...
Coats too much as HHS blasts Union Co.
Kaydon Coats had a hat trick and the Hopkinsville Lady Tigers claimed an 8-0 Mercy victory over host Union County Monday night. Kaylynn Lynch and Azaa Enkhtugs each had two goals and Grace Cansler added a goal for Hoptown, which improved to 3-1 on the year. Rebecca Wood had a pair of assists.
Zakee Bowswer Foundation, FBCLG Team Up For School Backpack Distribution
More than 1,200 people showed up to the First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens on Route 27 Agust 18 for what has become an end-of-summer tradition. The Zakee Bowser Enrichment Foundation and FBCLG, along with a host of donors, combined to offer backpacks filled with school supplies to children in Franklin and the surrounding area.
Free Movie Night: Shrek in Nassau Park
SOMERSET, NJ - Franklin Township Councilwoman Shepa Uddin (Ward 2) invites residents to a free movie night featuring Shrek on Friday in Nassau Park on 595 Nassau Avenue. The event starts at 8 p.m., and attendees can enjoy complimentary ice cream, hot dogs, and water while meeting elected officials. Everyone is welcome to bring a lawn chair or blanket to enjoy the show.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER "Let’s come together as a family to end summer on a sweet note and with hearts full of happiness and gratitude for the moments we’ve shared," Uddin told TAPinto. Did I mention there’s free ice cream? Who doesn’t love ice cream? Assemblyman Joe Danielsen is also sponsoring the event. Residents can use this event as a great opportunity to meet elected officials and enjoy a fun-filled evening with their community. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Two injured in Paterson shooting
Two men were injured in a shooting Monday evening near Essex and Madison streets, authorities said. Police responded to reports of a shooting around 7:25 p.m. Upon arrival, they learned that a 26-year-old man and a 19-year-old man, both from Paterson, had sustained non-fatal gunshot wounds and were transported to St. Joseph’s University Medical Center in a private vehicle.
Community theater in Montclair seeks aid after flooding
MONTCLAIR, N.J. (PIX11) — Studio Players, a longtime community theater in Montclair, is asking for donations and volunteers to help clean up and recover after Sunday’s flooding. The theater’s prop room and green room were destroyed when rainwater breached the theater’s garage door. “The rain broke the garage door, and then the power went out […]
Technical glitches, resident complaints postpone Teaneck vote on master plan
TEANECK — After 3½ hours and 29 speakers, the township Planning Board agreed to delay approval of its 143-page master plan draft until at least Sept. 16. A variety of technical issues plagued Monday's meeting, including failed connections and interruptions to its virtual and telephone broadcasts from the library basement, and resident complaints they could not access the master plan document on the township's website at teanecknj.gov. ...
Nutley Family Service Bureau's Dr. Taji Karim-Reisch Thrilled to Share Excitement About The Garden Party
As co-chair of The Garden Party, the largest community fundraising event of the year for Nutley Family Service Bureau (NFSB), Dr. Taji Karim-Reisch can summarize her role in one word – excitement! “I am most passionate about developing excitement, building community, and being a champion for the event,” said Taji, a long-time mental health practitioner who joined the NFSB Board of Trustees in 2021. “I love the public relations and promotion part of it – talking to healthcare colleagues and local small businesses about The Garden Party and NFSB.”CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET...
Jersey City loses third bid to fire police officer for using cannabis
Jersey City lost another round in its fight to bar cops from using cannabis after the state Civil Service Commission overturned the termination of a third officer who was fired for using marijuana. The commission on Wednesday ordered the city to reinstate police officer Mackenzie Reilly, who had been fired...
New Hoboken Western Edge settlements would include PILOTs, more units
Hoboken has drawn up new settlement agreements with the developer of the multi-phased Western Edge project that offer sweeping tax abatements, 300 additional residential units and, in one project, five additional stories of height. The settlements would tie up years of litigation between developer Pegasus Partners and the city after...
After iconic NJ hotel closure broke hearts, here’s the new plan
It was a story that hit people hard. A gleaming legendary hotel whose 22 stories reached for the sky almost in defiance of the expectations that came with the small town where it stood. People recognized it who had never been to it just from driving by it on a...
NJ residents opposing power cables: Don’t make us guinea pigs
MANASQUAN — When wind power is generated, it needs to go somewhere. And residents of southern Monmouth County say right now, they're in the line of fire, as plans call for much of the energy produced by an offshore wind project — located nowhere near the county's coast — to come ashore in Monmouth County and run underneath a handful of municipalities.
Mega Millions winning numbers, live results for Tuesday’s $498M lottery drawing
The Mega Millions jackpot for Tuesday’s lottery drawing has increased to an estimated $498 million with a cash option of $247.5 million. The winning numbers were: 5, 20, 26, 49 and 51. The Mega Ball drawn was 24 with a Megaplier of 4X. While no one across the country...
New Jersey High School Named One of the Most Expensive in the Nation
Schooling of any kind is expensive. "Back to school" shopping alone is astronomical. Families with children in elementary through high school plan to spend an average of $874.68 on clothing, shoes, electronics, and school supplies. For the average New Jersey family, that's not cheap. Imagine having four children attending school....
If You Hear ‘Code Brown’ in a New Jersey, New York or Pennsylvania Walmart, Leave Immediately
When we shop at Walmart, we usually do our own thing while navigating up and down the aisles. Some bop along to the cheesy jams overhead, while others are busy attending to kids or checking their phones. Do you ever really pay attention to the announcements made on the intercom?
Meet Grant Ellis, the NJ native starring in Season 29 of 'The Bachelor'
Meet Grant Ellis, a New Jersey native and the next lead of "The Bachelor." Bachelor Nation has gotten to know Ellis, 30, throughout the current season of "The Bachelorette," in which fellow Garden State native Jenn Tran has the leading role. ...
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