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Springfield Board of Education Approves a New Director of Technology
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – The Springfield Board of Education approved the hiring of Julie Spoerl as the district's new director of Technology.Spoerl's appointment was approved at the board's Sept. 23 meeting. She will draw a salary of $130,000 and will begin work the week of Nov. 11.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERSpoerl has been serving as the elementary technology coordinator in the New Providence School District since 2012. She previously had been employed in Chatham and in the Roselle and Madison school districts.Spoerl has a Master of Arts Degree in Computing in Education from Columbia University Teacher's College. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Mountainside Public Library To Feature Monthly Documentary Looking Into The Life Of A Boxing Legend
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ - The Mountainside Public Library’s October Documentary screening will be looking into the life and legacy of boxing legend Muhammad Ali. The screening of “I Am Ali” will be taking place on Monday, October 7 from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. No registration is required. The Mountainside Public Library is located at 1 Constitution Plaza. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERThe Mountainside Public Library says the film utilizes audio recordings by Ali and numerous interviews with individuals around him to offer insight into his personality and his cultural and historical importance. For more information, you may contact the Mountainside Public Library at 908-233-0115. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Governor Livingston High School to Host College and Career Fair For Local Students
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - There are different paths for students to take after high school which are unique to each individual. Navigating through the next steps can be difficult. To that end, Governor Livingston High School is hosting a College and Career Fair on Monday, October 7, providing students with the chance to meet with their prospective college or explore options post graduation. The event is open to students from all grades. School Counselor Emily Adriansse said, “This fair is a great opportunity for upperclassmen to get a better idea of their future.”CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE...
SCORE: Mentoring Services for Small Businesses Available at Somerville Business Hub
SOMERVILLE, NJ - The Somerset County Business Partnership has added mentoring services for local business leaders to the newly launched Business Hub under a partnership with SCORE Central New Jersey. The new Business Hub, made possible by a grant from the Somerset County Board of Commissioners, serves as the headquarters for the SCBP and as a central resource and meeting place for Somerset County's vibrant and growing small business economyCLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER.“Small Business are the backbone of this great County” said President of the SCBP, Chris Edwards. “We have a...
Kenilworth Historical Society to Present 2024 “Four Centuries in a Weekend”
KENILWORTH, N.J., – Visitors to Kenilworth’s historic Oswald J. Nitschke House (c. 1880), at 49 South 21 Street, on October 19 and October 20 will experience everyday life in a developing late 19th-/early 20th-century suburb through enlightening, interactive, multicultural “living history” and garden programs, exhibits and activities based on the themes “Generations of Hope – Through the Eyes of a Child” and “New Orange/Kenilworth – A Melting Pot of Many Cultures.” The October 19 - October 20 weekend activities at the Nitschke House will be offered to the general public from 12 to 5 p.m., during Union County’s annual historic...
Niche releases 2025 School Rankings
Berkeley Heights Public Schools declines, moves behind neighboring districts in rankings. -Written by a non-politically connected Educator in the Community. Niche has released its “2025 Best School Districts in New Jersey” rankings. A total of 388 school districts were ranked. The full list for New Jersey can be found here.
Berkeley Heights Unveils Life-Saving AED Device at Columbia Park
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ – A new Automated External Defibrillator (AED) was officially unveiled at Columbia Park on Tuesday, marking a significant step in enhancing the community’s emergency preparedness. Installed near the tennis and pickleball courts by the restrooms, the AED is designed to assist in the event of sudden cardiac arrest, potentially saving lives.In attendance were Berkeley Heights Mayor Angie Devanney, Township Council members John Foster, Margaret Illis, Susan Poage, and Manny Couto, along with members of the Berkeley Heights Volunteer Rescue Squad, the Berkeley Heights Recreation Commission, and Jill A. Pall, Founder and President of...
Rahway Public Library Announces Calendar of October Events
RAHWAY, NJ — Rahway Public Library has its October calendar of events now available. It includes activities, entertainment, and educational events for children and adults of all ages.See the attached calendar and flyer for everything the Rahway Public Library has to offer in the month of October.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER[Don’t miss any TAPinto Rahway 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
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