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Wayne Township Fire Commissioner Frank Velardi Provides Summer Safety Tips
WAYNE, NJ – Its summertime in Wayne Township and for some, it’s the best time of the year - with trips down the shore, vacations, swimming, barbeques and more. But with all this outdoor activity, there are chances for problems to occur, including dehydration, fires and drownings. Wayne Fire Commissioner Frank Velardi gets an opportunity to speak at all the town council meetings, and he usually adds a safety message for the town. During this past council meeting, Velardi shared a summer safety message.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “My safety message this evening,”...
FLAG for Cranford Makes a $6440 Donation to Cranford Fire Department for Life Saving Equipment
CRANFORD, NJ - At the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, FLAG (Front Line Appreciation Group) for Cranford popped up in town with a simple mission to show gratitude to frontline workers while supporting local restaurants during an unprecedented time. The initial financial goal was a modest one, with co-founders Caren Demyen and Rebecca Tantillo expecting to raise $5000. What Demyen and Tantillo did not expect was that FLAG would become a beacon of light in an otherwise dark time. The organization found a way to bring the community together when togetherness was being severely challenged. FLAG raised over...
Swimming banned at large N.J. reservoir all summer due to toxic algae
Swimming is banned at Spruce Run Recreation Area in Hunterdon County this summer due to harmful algal blooms that can cause health problems, state officials said Thursday. Harmful algal blooms, known as HABs, are a “growing global problem” and have been detected in New Jersey lakes this year at various levels, according to the state Department of Environmental Protection.
Four-star linebacker Kamar Archie commits to Rutgers for 2025 recruiting class
Rutgers adds another four-star prospect, linebacker Kamar Archie, to their 2025 recruiting class, securing his commitment and keeping him in New Jersey. Archie is a 6-foot-1, 228-pound inside linebacker ranked No. 7 in New Jersey and No. 12 at his position nationally for the 2025 recruiting cycle. Rutgers' 2025 class...
$10K in state budget allocated to ‘Brian Stack Internship Program’ — but not that Brian Stack
The recently approved New Jersey state budget includes a $10,000 allocation to the “Brian Stack Internship Program,” but it has nothing to do with the state senator and Union City mayor. Instead, the program is named after an aide who worked in Gov. Tom Kean’s administration in the...
Hoboken Assists Montego Bay Jamaica During Hurricane Beryl
HOBOKEN, NJ - The City of Hoboken took action to assist its partner city, Montego Bay, Jamaica, as Hurricane Beryl, a Category 5 storm, approached recently. "We are closely monitoring the situation and are in continuous communication with Mayor Homer Vernon of Montego Bay,” said Mayor Ravi S. Bhalla. “We are sending technical assistance resources for post-storm damage assessments to support our friends and partners in their time of need." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Montego Bay and Hoboken previously entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the ICLE World Congress in São...
Report: Many folks need more than 1 job to afford a NJ apartment
New Jersey continues to be one of the nation's most expensive spots for renters, according to a yearly state-by-state report. With the goal of spending no more than 30% of income on rent, workers would need to earn more than $38 per hour in order to afford a modest, two-bedroom apartment in the Garden State, finds the Out of Reach report published by the National Low Income Housing Coalition and the Housing and Community Development Network of New Jersey.
Look for these NJ athletes at the Paris Olympics this summer
New Jersey has been ready — along with the rest of the world — to again cheer on our hometown Olympic athletes. Trials to qualify for various events at the summer games in Paris, France, have now been winding down. Among them, NJ track star Athing Mu suffered...
Nine most expensive homes sold in the Irvington area, June 24-30
A house in Irvington that sold for $465,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Irvington area in the past week. In total, nine residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $317,667. The average price per square foot ended up at $246.
Macy's Fireworks Event Draws Crowds to Waterfront
HOBOKEN, NJ- The Macy’s Fireworks returned to the Hudson River on July 4th for the first time in ten years. There were five barges on the water with 60,000 shells to light up the sky. Hoboken’s viewpoints provided an unobstructed view of the Hudson River and the New York City skyline. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Many people camped out in lawn chairs or walked along the waterfront. The southernmost barge lined up with 5th Street, near Sinatra Park. With people flocking to the waterfront for the best view in their droves, Councilwoman Tiffanie Fisher took to X to thank the public safety teams for making the event “so safe and enjoyable.” Fisher also stated in her tweet: “For 2025: waterfront fixed, partner with HBA to promote businesses” and work with the various public transport services “so visitors and workers get home earlier.” For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Union Police Department's Big Ice Cream Social Set for July 22
UNION, NJ - The Union Police Department will help cool off Union residents with their "Big Ice Cream Social" at the iconic Magic Fountain Union Creamery. The annual Big Ice Cream Social will be held on Monday, July 22, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Union police officers will be helping residents beat the heat as they serve the Fountain's famous ice cream, free of charge.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The Magic Fountain is located at 1081 Stuyvesant Avenue. Questions and concerns can be directed to the Community Policing Unit at (908)851-5252. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Two fatalities and one injury reported in Paramus, NJ due to a head-on collision on Garden State Parkway.
Two individuals have lost their lives and one has been hospitalized following a tragic wrong-way crash on the Garden State Parkway in Bergen County. The incident occurred at around 2:30 a.m. on Friday at milepost 163.4 in Paramus. According to State Police, a Toyota SUV collided head-on with a Honda...
Construction On Hoboken City Hall Restoration & Waterproofing Begins Monday, Main Entrance Closed
Construction for the portico restoration and foundation waterproofing projects at Hoboken City Hall begins on Monday, July 8. The second phase of the City Hall portico restoration project builds upon the stone patching, roofing tile, and framing replacements completed in 2020 by repointing and restoring the original masonry. The restoration project is anticipated to last approximately seven months.
New BBQ place coming to former Six Brothers Diner on Route 46 in Little Falls
A new restaurant is coming to the former home of the Six Brothers Diner on Route 46 in Little Falls. Li's Hot Pot & BBQ will be the new restaurant, but it has not yet opened as construction continues inside the eatery at 475 Route 46 East in Little Falls.
Clark Soccer Club Teams Put Up Terrific Performances in Suburban Youth Soccer League Playoffs
CLARK, NJ — On the heels of TAPinto Clark's recent article about three Clark Soccer Club teams' exemplary performances at the Mid-New Jersey Youth Soccer Championships, we've got some additional great news to report. Four other Clark Soccer Club teams, two boys teams and two girls teams, playing in the Suburban Youth Soccer League New Jersey (SYSL) over the weekend of June 15-16, had terrific finishes to their seasons as well, resulting in two 1st place finishes, one 2nd place finish, and one 3rd place finish.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER SYSL is, according to...
Borough of Kenilworth 2024 Summer Hours
KENILWORTH, NJ - The Borough of Kenilworth has implemented summer hours, which are currently in place until Friday, Aug. 30. The hours are as follows:CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Friday - 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. This change only impacts the following offices: Building, Clerk, Tax/Finance. It does not the Kenilworth Police Department or the DPW.DOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. Related Articles: Kenilworth's 2024 Bulky Waste Pickup Dates Announced Borough of Kenilworth Implements New Community Notification System Make sure you don’t miss any Kenilworth news! Click here to sign-up for our free daily e-newsletter. Know a story we should share with readers? Email tcuppari@tapinto.net and tell us about it. TAPinto Kenilworth is free to read, funded entirely by business advertising. Thank you for reading TAPinto Kenilworth. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Clark BOE to Meet on Monday, June 8
CLARK, NJ — The Clark Board of Education (BOE) will meet this Monday, July 8, for its regular monthly meeting. The meeting will open at 5:30 p.m. in the Media Center of the Arthur L. Johnson High School, located at 365 Westfield Ave. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The meeting will then immediately proceed to Executive Session, closed to the public. The meeting reconvenes, open to the public, at 7 p.m., at Clark Council Chambers, located at 315 Westfield Ave. [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
P.F. Chang's restaurant at Hackensack mall closed by city's fire department. What we know
The P.F. Chang's China Bistro restaurant at the Shops at Riverside Mall has been shut down by the Hackensack Fire Department. The "Order to Vacate" notice posted on the restaurant door is dated July 2 and states: "The building is declared unsafe for human occupancy. No individual is to occupy this building until the structure is rendered safe and secure."
Tradition Never Graduates: Bloomfield High Wrestling Program Thriving Under Ryan Smircich, and a Dedicated Group of Bengal Coaches
While the high school wrestling season doesn't commence until near Thanksgiving, there's plenty going on during the "off season", both on the mat, and honoring a storied legacy at Bloomfield High. Head coach Ryan Smircich succeeded a legend in Sam Fusaro back in 2017, after serving as an assistant with the program. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER And Smircich's momentum has always moved forward. The wrestling program has enjoyed some tremendous seasons in Smircich's first seven years. Last winter, he won his 100th career match. During Smircich's tenure, the girls wrestling program has taken off. That...
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