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Odd Ways to Tell If We Will Have a Bad Winter in New York
There are some unconventional ways to tell if there's going to be a bad winter or not in New York. I always dread the upcoming season change and I have been really, really, really dreading fall and winter since September 1st rolled around. I wish I was one of those people who liked and embraced the change, but I fight it with every once of my body. There are a lot of people around here who don't like the cold either and dread what the next 6 months are going to look like.
Township Services This Week in Clark
CLARK, NJ — There are several services provided this week and next in the Township of Clark. Residents may wish to be aware of the following: Grass Pick-up on Tuesday, October 1, all day Zone 2 Recycling on Wednesday, October 2, all day Clark Senior Meeting on Thursday, October 3, at the Clark Recreation Center Ward 1 Bulk Pick-up on Monday, October 7, all day. In order to receive bulk pick-up services, requests must be placed by 3 p.m. on Thursday, October 3. Additionally, the public schools are closed this Thursday, October 3, in observance of Rosh Hashanah.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER[Don’t miss any TAPinto Clark news. Go to tapinto.net/enews to sign up for our free e-newsletter, delivered each morning to your inbox.] For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Edison bows to pressure from residents, changes Amboy Avenue redevelopment plan
EDISON – The township is taking action to prevent four-story buildings from being built in the Amboy Avenue neighborhood in the Clara Barton section The Township Council has approved changes to the Amboy Avenue Redevelopment Plan, including setting the maximum height for all buildings at 40 feet, and 3 ½ stories with the half stories for roof decks for residents and restaurants. ...
Middletown NJ Launches Innovative Truancy Mediation Program
MIDDLETOWN, NJ — In a new collaboration, the Middletown Township Committee and the Board of Education convened for a joint meeting to introduce a new initiative aimed at addressing truancy issues and supporting families more effectively. The meeting, held at the Middletown Township Municipal Building, brought together local officials, educators, and community members to discuss the development and launch of a Truancy Mediation Program.The idea for this initiative was sparked by Middletown’s municipal judge, who noticed an alarming number of truancy cases being processed through the municipal court. Realizing that public court proceedings were not the...
Murphy pushes lower voting age for school elections
The idea of 16 year-olds getting the right to vote got its first boost earlier this year in Newark, when the city’s council passed an ordinance granting them the right to vote in school board elections. The idea is to get younger people more civically engaged. Gov. Phil Murphy supports the effort and went to Hoboken, along with state Sen. Raj Mukherji (D-Hudson) and Assemblywoman Cleopatra Tucker (D-Essex) and other advocates to talk with a government and politics advanced placement class to promote it.
Here’s how to recycle pizza boxes once new compost rules go into effect in NYC
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- There are few things more synonymous with New York City than pizza. For decades, New Yorkers have been recycling the thousands and thousands of pizza boxes used to carry slices throughout the five boroughs. Residents can still do so, but they’ll want to ensure their pizza...
Clark UNICO Festival is Back this Month!
CLARK, NJ — The Clark chapter of UNICO, the largest Italian American service organization in the United States, is currently preparing for its 17th annual UNICO Festival, scheduled for Thursday, October 10 through Sunday, October 13.The Clark Municipal Grounds will be transformed into a festival, feast, and carnival all-in-one for each of the four days, as the community comes together to celebrate and socialize.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERThere will be music, food, games, rides, and more.Stay tuned for more announcements as the festival dates near.[Don’t miss any TAPinto Clark news. Go to tapinto.net/enews to sign up for our free e-newsletter, delivered each morning to your inbox.] For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Experience Colonial Life at the 1770’s Festival in Somerset County
BASKING RIDGE, NJ – Discover the fascinating history of colonial life in Somerset County at the annual Lord Stirling 1770s Festival on Sunday, Oct. 6 from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERThe event is held at Lord Stirling's Manor House, located on 96 Lord Stirling Road in Basking Ridge, NJ.Experience the daily life of a thriving Eighteenth Century community with colonial-themed reenactors, live music, festive performances, and hands-on activities.Colonial craftspeople will also showcase their unique trades as a Town Crier announces the local news. Craft sales are prohibited to ensure an enjoyable and educational living history event.In addition, attendees can learn about Somerset County’s Revolutionary War hero, Lord Striling, and interact with colonial militia and visit their colonial camps on the former estate lawn of Lord Stirling.DOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE.The event is rain or shine. In the event of rain, the festival will take place at the Environmental Education Center at 190 Lord Stirling Road. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Westfield Makes NJ’s Top 20 in 2025 Niche ‘Best Public Schools’ Rankings
WESTFIELD, NJ —Niche has released its 2025 K-12 School and District rankings and the nationwide school ranking platform listed Westfield Public Schools as #19 in New Jersey and #283 in the country among public school districts.Niche gave Westfield Public Schools an overall grade of A+. The district scored an A+ for academics, A+ for teachers, A for clubs and activities, A+ for sports, C+ for resources and facilities, C for diversity, A+ for college prep, A- for administration and A for food.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERNiche handed out As to Westfield...
Niche.com Rates West Essex School District Among the Best in the County
NORTH CALDWELL, NJ – In its recently released ratings of the Best School Districts in New Jersey, Niche.com ranked the West Essex Regional District No. 3 in Essex County.Statewide, West Essex came in No. 17 out of 243 public school districts in the state, according to the study.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERNiche.com also ranked West Essex No. 1 in Essex County for athletics, No. 10 in the state for athletes, and No. 4 in New Jersey for best places to teach.Northern Valley Regional High School in Demarest was ranked No. 1 in New Jersey, with Princeton Public Schools at No 2, Millburn Township at No.3, Ridgewood Public School District at No. 4, West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional at No. 5, Tenafly No 6, Summit at No. 7, Mountain Lakes at No. 8, School District of the Chathams at No. 9 and Haddonfield at No. 10.Niche rates high schools in academics, teachers, clubs and activities, sports, resources and facilities, diversity, college prep, administration and food.The full statewide rankings and evaluations can be found here. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
After a community push, new traffic light is installed by this Staten Island school
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The city Department of Transportation (DOT) said it is hoping to “enhance safety” for students through the installation of a new traffic signal at St. Joseph Hill Academy, Arrochar. The DOT recently installed the new traffic light on the northern end of Hylan Boulevard.
Mountainside Public Library Announces Telescope Night Event
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ - The Mountainside Public Library invites residents of all ages to join them in gazing at the night sky. The Mountainside Public Library in partnership with John Miller of the Pearl Observatory will be hosting a Telescope night on Monday, October 7 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event is free and open to residents ages five and above. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERChildren must be accompanied by an adult. To register, you may contact the Mountainside Public Library at 908-233-0115. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Springfield to Impose $100K Performance Bond on Gomes Developers
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – The township will be imposing a “performance bond” on the developer of the Gomes construction project as an incentive to expedite its completion.Springfield administrator John Bussiculo said at last week's Township Committee meeting that the municipality will be leaning on the Springfield Center Urban Renewal Corp. to get the long-delayed project at the corner of Morris Avenue and Caldwell Place finished soon.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER“We want a guaranteed schedule and we want a performance bond,” Bussiculo said. “If they don't meet the date (agreed upon), there is...
US dockworkers strike over wages and automation in fight that could lead to shortages
ELIZABETH, N.J. — Tens of thousands of dockworkers went on strike from Texas to Maine on Tuesday to demand higher wages and a ban on all automation at ports in a move that could snarl supply chains only a month ahead of the presidential election. The International Longshoremen’s Association union and the United States Maritime […]
Henry Harris Students Visit Bayonne's oyce-Herbert VFW Post 226 Military and Veterans’ Museum
BAYONNE, NJ - Every year, thousands of Bayonne school children walk through the doors of the Joyce-Herbert VFW Post 226 Military and Veterans’ Museum on West Ninth Street.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERRecently, students from Henry Harris visited the museum as part of their studies on WWI.Speakers included Army Chemical Corps Commander Glen J. Flora and Marine Purple Heart Combat Veteran Walter Kaczmarek, Jr. The students had questions that helped them understand what veterans went through for their freedom and for the love of their country. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
New Jersey has some of the worst sports trolls in the country
We all know that New Jerseyans are a passionate bunch. Whether it's about where to get the best pizza or who's the best singer or actor from Jersey, we're sure to have a strong opinion. Of course, this would carry over to the sports world. Three New Jersey cities made...
Mayor Davis Optimistic About Future of Ferry Service in Bayonne
BAYONNE, NJ - Ferry service to Bayonne is on the horizon, Mayor Jimmy Davis told TAPinto Bayonne recently. The optimism came in response to the anticipated approval by the Bayonne City Council of a $6 million bond that will fund the purchase of the land and construction of the proposed terminal.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERDavis said the city will go out to bid for an operator, since the last bid on the project was done four years ago, and must be redone.In 2019, the city awarded the bid to SeaStreak, a company that runs their...
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