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Here's when Union County schools open for 2024-25. Check your district calendar
While school may not be a focus for children now, Union County schools are already readying to welcome them back for the 2024-2025 academic year. We peek at when Union County students are expected to head back to school and offer a quick link to the school calendar for each district. Most districts...
Heat Wave Brings Shark Sightings Close to Shore in New York, Officers Declare “High Alert”
Amidst another sweltering heat wave, New Yorkers trying to cool off at the beach are now facing an unusual threat: sharks swimming dangerously close to shore. On Monday afternoon, Lido Beach on Long Island was abruptly closed after a 7-foot-long shark was spotted just 25 feet from the shoreline. Town of Hempstead lifeguards confirmed the sighting and swiftly evacuated swimmers, restricting access to the water to ensure public safety. The quick response by lifeguards helped prevent any potential danger. Although swimming has since resumed, the Town of Hempstead Shark Patrol continues to monitor the shark’s location to safeguard beachgoers.
10 Stop & Shop stores in NJ are closing in 2024
When it was announced in May that underperforming Stop & Shop stores would be closing, it was uncertain which locations would be on the chopping block. Now we have the answer, and it looks like 10 Stop & Shop supermarkets in New Jersey will be keeping their lights on for only a few more months.
Union County Announces Grand Opening Of Newly Renovated Roselle Memorial Library
ROSELLE, NJ - The Union County Board of Commissioners invites residents to an upcoming Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting of the Roselle Memorial Library, located at 104 West 4th Avenue. The event will take place on Tuesday, July 23 at 10 a.m and include several guest speakers including:CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Master of Ceremonies: Union County Improvement Authority Executive Director, Dr. Bibi Taylor New Jersey Senate President: Nicholas P. Scutari Union County Improvement Authority Chairman: Chris Kolibas Union County Commissioner Chairwoman: Kimberly Palmieri-MoudedDOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE...
Videos show meteor that passed over NYC and New Jersey
NEW YORK -- Did you see that? Several people reported seeing a meteor streak across the sky Tuesday in New York City, along with a loud boom and shaking buildings. NASA said initial reports suggest the daylight fireball passed over the Statue of Liberty before moving west into New Jersey. Social media users report loud boomSome people on social media reported a loud boom and wondered if there had been an earthquake. New York City Councilman Justin Brannan wrote, "Folks from the Jersey Shore to the West Side of Manhattan reported hearing a sonic boom.""I personally spoke with NYC Emergency Management and there is...
Union County’s ‘ASK’ Services Kiosk Is Coming To Roselle
ROSELLE, NJ - The Union County Board of Commissioners is bringing their ‘ASK’ kiosks to Roselle on August 7. The event will be at the Roselle Library located at 129 Chestnut Street. The services provide an opportunity for attendees to meet with experienced professionals who can offer expert guidance on senior programs and resources and help with form completion. Bilingual staff will be available. No appointment or pre-registration is necessary.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “At our ‘ASK’ kiosks, our friendly and professional staff is dedicated to providing the latest information to our senior...
New Jersey to allow power plant hotly fought by Newark residents
In the first major decision issued under an environmental justice law designed to prevent additional sources of pollution in already overburdened communities, New Jersey will allow construction of a backup power plant at one of the country's largest sewage treatment facilities.The facility dumped some 840 million gallons of raw sewage into waterways when Superstorm Sandy knocked out electricity in 2012.Anticipating the fury of environmental and community activists who have fought the project, Shawn LaTourette, the state's environmental protection commissioner, said his department will require the new facility to use solar panels and battery storage to ensure a net decrease...
Nation's first Black-owned country club in New Jersey receives national preservation grant
SCOTCH PLAINS – A group whose mission is to preserve the township's Shady Rest Country Club has received a $75,000 grant to help preserve the Jerusalem Road facility as a Black heritage site. The Preserve Shady Rest Committee was awarded the grant from the National Trust for Historic Preservation,...
Kenilworth 2024 Fire Department Carnival Date Set
KENILWORTH, NJ - The Kenilworth Volunteer Fire Department will continue its long-running summer tradition hosting its annual fundraising carnival from August 12 through August 17 at the David Brearley High School Parking Lot. The event will feature rides for both children and adults, games, food, music, and safe family-friendly fun. Pay-One-Price-Ride-All-Night wristband nights are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. There will be a Money Wheel daily, and also a Super 50/50 grand prize drawing on Saturday night, which has amounted to over $10,000 in past years. Proceeds of the carnival will benefit the Kenilworth Volunteer Fire/Rescue Support Organization. Carnival hours are Monday through Friday 6:30 – 10:30 p.m., and Saturday 5:30 – 11 p.m. Admission is free.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Related Articles: 2023 Kenilworth Carnival: Photo Gallery DOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. Make sure you don’t miss any Kenilworth news! 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
Newark official wins special primary to fill late New Jersey congressman’s seat
Newark, N.J., City Council President LaMonica McIver has won the Democratic nomination for the special election to replace the late former Rep. Donald Payne Jr. (D-N.J.), according to Decision Desk HQ. McIver beat out nearly a dozen other candidates for the seat to serve the remainder of Payne’s term. She...
U.S. Assemblywoman Linda S. Carter to Hold "Office Hours" in Roselle Park
ROSELLE PARK, NJ — U.S. Assemblywoman Linda S. Carter, who has represented Roselle Park since first taking office in 2018, will hold "Mobile Office Hours" at the Casano Community Center on Wednesday, July 17 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. At the event, members of Assemblywoman Carter's team will answer questions and address concerns with constituents directly. Topics can include but are not limited to: the ANCHOR program, endorsing notary applications, unemployment and disability insurance claims and more. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Questions about the event can be directed to AswCarter@njleg.org or call 908-561-5757. Read more Government news from around Roselle Park here: Mayor and Council to Discuss Sewer Bill Relief at Thursday Meeting Borough of Roselle Park Obtains Aid Towards Sewer Utility Costs Roselle Park Mayor and Council Host Town Hall to Address Sewer Bill Spike For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Fire Department Helps Residents Cool Off at Roselle Park Community Cooldown Event
ROSELLE PARK, NJ — The second Roselle Park Community Cooldown in as many weeks drew a massive crowd to the Department of Public Works, as residents did their best to beat the oppressive heat. The event saw the Roselle Park fire department lend a helping hand, spraying hundreds of gallons of water from their engine and ladder apparatuses into the air, granting residents a much-needed reprieve from the sweltering weather. The event could not have come at a better time, as the day saw blistering highs of 99°F. The fire department did their best to combat the...
Tensions Rise Following Mayor's Apology at Clark's July Council Meeting
CLARK, NJ — During Monday’s Clark Township Council meeting, one of the first things Mayor Sal Bonaccorso did was apologize. At the June 20th council meeting, at approximately an hour and 10 minutes into the gathering, Bonaccorso called resident John Greaves, one of the Democratic candidates for city council, in the mayor's words, a "f*** retard."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “I was honestly not aware of it until I was called by the press and heard a tape of it,” Bonaccorso said this past Monday. “I want to apologize, first to you, John [Greaves], about that,...
New community refrigerator opens to fight food insecurity in Newark
NEWARK, N.J. (PIX11) — A new community food pantry has opened in Newark, providing not only canned goods, but fresh items, including meat and dairy. “These community refrigerators are essentially accessible 24/7,” said Heather Thompson, Executive Director of Table to Table. “The beauty of the refrigerator is that it can stock those items that tend […]
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