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Norwescap’s NorwesFest Shines Bright In Its Fourth Year, Featuring Family Fun Day and Sunset Soirée
Norwescap, a leading nonprofit organization committed to empowering individuals and strengthening communities, hosted its highly anticipated fourth annual NorwesFest Family Fun Day on June 22, along with their signature Sunset Soirée. The “double” event, held at Ort Farms in Long Valley, brought together community members of all ages for...
Phillipsburg Land Use Board Reviews Fees to Present to Town Council
PHILLIPSBURG, N.J.-After a year in the making, the Phillipsburg Land Use Board on Thursday, June 27, 2024 unanimously agreed to forward its completed land use schedule of fees to town council for its approval at an upcoming meeting. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Land Use Board Vice President Keith Zwicker spearheaded the project and, along with a subcommittee of researchers, came up with a new set of fees covering land use particulars such as variances, building permits, lot line adjustments, rental properties registrations, and building inspections, to name only a few. For the better part...
Phillipsburg Passes First Reading of $2.5M Bond Ordinance for Capital Improvements
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The Town of Phillipsburg adopted a first reading for a bond ordinance on June 26, 2024 for capital improvements unanimously. Bond Ordinance Number O2024-15 is to “provide various capital improvements by and for the Town of Phillipsburg, Warren County, and the State of New Jersey, including the town’s public safety, redevelopment, and storm sewer system rehabilitation.”CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The financing meets part of the $2,508,500 appropriated for general improvements in the 2024 adopted budget. The aggregated estimated maximum amount of bonds is $2,383,075. A down payment of $125,425...
Morris County man accused of killing ex-girlfriend told witness to call 911: affidavit
A Morris County man purportedly armed with a handgun snuck into a Warren County home while a family slept early Thursday morning and opened fire, killing his 21-year-old ex-girlfriend and her puppy, according to authorities and family members. Amanda Pulver died after she was allegedly shot in the leg by...
Authorities ID victim killed in Independence Township shooting
INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP, NJ (Warren County) – The Warren County Prosecutor’s office have identified the victim killed last month in a shooting in Independence Township as 21-year-old Amanda Pulver. On June 27, at around 8:19 a.m., police were notified of a shooting incident on Alphano Road near the Allamuchy...
Homes at or under $350,000 in Warren County
For prospective homebuyers eyeing the real estate market in areas of Warren County, here’s what sold for or under $350,000 between June 24 and June 30. Below, we provide an overview of the top eight properties in each area, chosen for their proximity to the desired price range and the largest living spaces.
Warren County Commissioners Honor Two Local BID Directors
The directors of the two local Business Improvement Districts in Warren County were honored by the Warren County Board of County Commissioners during a meeting held in the community that one of them serves. The Commissioners held the second of three traveling meetings scheduled for 2024 at the Washington Borough...
Photos released of masked teen sought in afternoon shooting into occupied Easton home
Easton police continue to search for a teenage masked gunman they say opened fire Monday afternoon into an occupied home in the city’s West Ward. Shots shortly after 1:30 p.m. rang out in the 100 block of South 12th Street, city police said. If you purchase a product or...
$975K U. Saucon home tops June 17-23 list of most expensive sold in Lehigh Valley
A home in Upper Saucon Township that sold for $975,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Lehigh County in the most recent week of available deed transactions. The property at 6880 Stella Circle was built in 2005 and has a living area of 4,020...
New Jersey domestic workers’ rights law takes effect
The law, called the domestic workers’ bill of rights, extends workplace protections to housekeepers, in-home child care providers, cleaners, gardeners, and more. The post New Jersey domestic workers’ rights law takes effect appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Veolia Issues Annual Water Quality Reports
TOMS RIVER – Veolia New Jersey reported today that its water meets or surpasses all safe drinking water standards. The latest annual Consumer Confidence Report details the results of 63,997 water quality tests conducted on 243 substances in 2023. Jim Mastrokalos, Senior Director of Operations of Veolia New Jersey,...
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...
Bridge Tolls From New Jersey to PA Could Go Up 20%
When you think of how expensive everything else has gotten, it's somewhat amazing that the four bridges drivers use to cross from New Jersey to Pennsylvania haven't increased in price in 13 years. That may be about to change. DRPA Considers a 20% Toll Hike on Bridges Crossing the Delaware.
Shell recycling program aims to bolster NJ’s oyster beds
Nearly 100 tons of recycled shells were collected from Atlantic City area restaurants. A New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection program is attempting to turn culinary trash into environmental treasure. Eleven restaurants around Atlantic City — including more than half of the city’s casinos — are giving their leftover shells to the Marine Resources Administration, who in turn are using those shells to help bolster the oyster population within the Mullica River and Great Bay.
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