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After racist comments and corruption case, NJ mayor’s new hot-mic moment
CLARK — A mayor who previously made headlines for getting caught making racist comments on tape and getting charged in a corruption case, is back in the news after a microphone picked up derogatory comments about a township council candidate at a Township Council meeting. In video posted on...
Livingston Township Installs New “Report a Concern” Platform for Residents
LIVINGSTON, NJ — Residents of Livingston can now quickly and easily report potholes, property maintenance issues, drainage concerns, environmental issues, field and park maintenance, storm drain maintenance concerns and more with the township’s newly installed “GovAlert” system, a mobile application downloadable on Google Play or the Apple Store or available directly through the township’s website. Whether using the township website or the GovAlert mobile app, a series of drop-down options make the process simple for all users, who will receive an email confirmation that the request was received and routed to the appropriate department.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET...
4 Madison Residents Graduated from Area Colleges, Universities
MADISON, NJ - Madison residents have graduated from local colleges and universities. Here are the students who received their diplomas: Luke Griffie and Peter Rosselli have both graduated from the University of Tampa. Griffie received a Bachelor of Science in Finance BS. Rosselli received a Bachelor of Science in Management BS.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Matt Lohmann has graduated from Tufts University. Lohmann graduated with a degree in International Relations (BA). Danielle Brennan has graduated from Miami University. Brennan graduated with a B.S. in Social Work degree, majoring in Social Work. Get your local news delivered to your inbox for FREE each day. 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/MadisonTAP/ and on Twitter at @MadisonTAP to get all the news as it happensDOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. Celebrating Something Special? Showcase Your Wedding, Christening, Bar/Bat Mitzvah, Graduation, Reunion and MORE on TAPinto Milestones For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Madison Property Tax Bills Have Been Mailed; Due Date is August 1
MADISON, NJ - Third quarter property taxes have been postmarked and mailed as of July 17, stated Madison officials. The bills are due August 1, 2024 Once the bills have been received, residents may pay their property taxes by mail or online. To pay your taxes online, click hereCLICK 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/MadisonTAP/ and on Twitter at @MadisonTAP to get all the news as it happens For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
South Plainfield Residents: Tips to Enhance Home and Business Security
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - In recent weeks, South Plainfield has seen a slight uptick concerning burglaries targeting both pharmacies and residential properties. The South Plainfield Police Department is actively investigating these reported incidents. In light of these incidents, The South Plainfield Police Department is currently collaborating with the effected businesses and residents in an effort to prevent any further occurrences. The police department also continues to urge residents to remain vigilant and take precautionary steps to safeguard their homes and businesses. To enhance community safety, here are some recommended security tips:CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE...
Mayor’s Summer Concert Series Returns to Rahway with Exciting Lineup
RAHWAY, NJ — Mayor Raymond A. Giacobbe is proud to announce the return of the Mayor’s Summer Concert Series in August 2024. The highly anticipated series brings an incredible lineup of talented artists to the stage. From August 1 through August 22, music enthusiasts can enjoy a series of captivating performances outside the Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC), located at 1601 Irving Street. “Every year, the Mayor’s Summer Concert Series paints a vibrant picture of our community’s culture,” said Mayor Raymond A. Giacobbe. “I am thrilled to invite everyone back for another year of unforgettable music, energetic performances, and...
Westfield Police: Stolen Car, Shoplifting, Possible Attempted Burglary Last Week
WESTFIELD, NJ — A car was reported stolen, shoplifters took $556 worth of merchandise and there may have been an attempted home burglary last week, police said Tuesday. A resident of Grandview Avenue reported a possible burglary in progress at about 4:17 a.m. on July 21, police said.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “Westfield Police officers arrived on scene and found a front window to have been forced open with evidence of actors gaining entry into the residence,” police said. “Surveillance footage captured two actors fleeing from the residence prior to police arrival.” The suspects...
NJ Rocker is Now a Billionaire
How many people, described as blue-collar workers can say they also have a billion dollars in the bank?. I'm guessing that number would be quite small. However, they do exist. According to Forbes, we have one right here in New Jersey. Welcome to the Billioniares Club. Bruce Springsteen, The Boss,...
Survey Results are in for Colony Pool Wall Repair Design: 66.1% of Respondents Prefer the Curved Design that Exists Now
CHATHAM, NJ -- Chatham Township Committee member Mark Lois released the results of the survey put to residents on the "Colony Pool Wall Construction and Other Structural Changes" on Tuesday afternoon, revealing that 66.1% of respondents preferred the design that is closest to the existing pool wall. However, Lois noted that the Chatham Township Committee is not bound to follow the survey results and will vote Tuesday night in a virtual meeting to determine the final decision.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Lois breaks down the survey below: The Colony Pool Advisory committee appreciates all...
Baseball: Madison Beats Union, 6-3, in Summer League Semifinals
MADISON, NJ -- Madison scored three runs in the fourth inning and withstood a sixth-inning rally by Union to defeat the Farmers, 6-3, in the semifinal round of the High School Developmental League summer baseball playoffs on Monday night. Left-handed starter Nick Bertolotti allowed just one hit through the first three innings before Madison scored three times in the top of the fourth to take a 5-0 lead. Carter Ferris and Liam Melvin each had RBI singles for the Dodgers.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Union had threatened in the bottom of the first,...
Livingston Police Investigate Residential Burglary on Driftwood Drive
LIVINGSTON, NJ — The Livingston Detective Bureau is investigating a home burglary on Driftwood Drive that was reported to Livingston police at approximately 7:17 p.m. on Driftwood Drive. According to police, the homeowners advised responding officers that when they returned home that evening, they observed that a window located near the living room had been shattered and multiple rooms in the residence had been ransacked.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER It is unknown at this time what was taken from the residence. The Livingston Detective Bureau processed the residence, and the investigation is ongoing. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
NJ Gov. Murphy met with Trump to wish him well after assassination attempt
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D) met in-person with former President Trump on Saturday to wish him well in the aftermath of an assassination attempt that left Trump with an injured ear. The governor’s office confirmed to The Hill that Murphy and his wife reached out to Trump immediately after the shooting earlier this month…
N.J. gets $250M grant to add electric truck charging stations along I-95
The state Department of Environmental Protection on Monday received a $250 million federal grant to put toward a multi-state electric truck charging project along I-95. The grant will provide funding for the Clean Corridor Coalition, a initiative that aims to install charging stations for commercial and medium to heavy duty electric trucks along the interstate highway in New Jersey, Connecticut, Delaware and Maryland.
Rachel Minaya, Wife of Yankees Executive Omar, Found Dead — All Confirmed Details
Rachel Minaya, the wife of Yankees executive Omar Minaya, has died. Authorities found the Rachel deceased at their home in New Jersey on Saturday. According to the New York Post, Omar wasn't home at the time when his wife died. It's unclear at this point who discovered Rachel and what exactly that caused her death. A person close to the Minaya family said that authorities have ruled out suicide as a cause of death. Still, her death came quite suddenly and as a shock to the entire family.
Urgent call for reform: NJ disability ombudsman highlights abuse in state-run homes
A report released Monday delivered a stark portrayal of how New Jersey cares for its residents with developmental disabilities. Entitled "The Fierce Urgency of Now," its pages are filled with stories of systemic failures and personal tragedies faced by New Jerseyans who depend on the state’s help. Year after year disability ombudsman Paul Aronsohn...
NBA’s Sixers-to-New Jersey talk is ‘real,’ Gov. Murphy says: ‘Serious conversation’
New Jersey’s government is indeed courting the Philadelphia 76ers to move across the Delaware River to the Garden State, Gov. Phil Murphy confirmed Monday. ROI-NJ reported last week that state officials in Murphy’s administration are making a pitch to the ownership of the NBA franchise to move to Camden as talks to build a new arena in Philly have been bumpy.
Baraka wants equity to be the ‘north star’ of state budget, proposes tax cuts for poor and middle class, huge tax hikes for wealthiest N.J. residents
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka is pledging to reimagine the New Jersey state budget with equity as its guiding principal if he wins next year’s governor’s race, promising to raise taxes on the state’s highest earners and positioning himself as the furthest left in a burgeoning field of Democratic candidates.
Woman shockingly finds bear relaxing in her garden
A woman was shocked when she looked out to see a bear sat in her garden. Robin Kwestel, 63, was watching golf on TV and went to get a drink from the kitchen when she saw the large male black bear. The mom-of-four said the bear - which she thinks...
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