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Long Hill adopts 1.68 percent tax levy increase
LONG HILL TWP. - Owners of the average township home will see an approximate $50 increase in their tax bill this fiscal year. The Township Committee adopted the 2024 budget in a 4-0 vote at its Wednesday, July 17 meeting. Mayor Guy Piserchia was absent. HELP SUPPORT OUR WORK: You...
(VIDEO) Califon will soon take over Weis Mill Dam
CALIFON – The Weis Mill Dam will officially belong to the borough as soon as some paperwork is complete. That was the good news out of the Thursday, July 18, public hearing held before the regular Borough Council meeting. HELP SUPPORT OUR WORK: You obviously care about local news...
Federal grant will help Orange County Land Trust purchase 136-acre Gibraltar Rock property
WARWICK — The Orange County Land Trust will purchase the Gibraltar Rock property in Warwick with funding from the U.S. Forest Service and protect it as the county’s first federally designated community forest. The Gibraltar Rock formation has been a natural gathering site for centuries, according to the...
Federal Reserve Bank plans presented for former Chubb property
WARREN TWP. - A proposal for a Federal Reserve Bank of New York cash operations facility on the 118-acre former Chubb Insurance headquarters property is designed to “blend in with the wooded areas” and have a “low profile.”. That concept plan draws a contrast to the 773,060-square-foot...
Field trip, class size, bathrooms discussed in Bernards Township
BERNARDS TWP. - Saving a middle school tradition, feedback on class sizes and student bathrooms, and potential restrictions on student smartphone use were among the topics at a lively mid-summer Board of Education meeting on Monday, July 22. The imperiled tradition is the annual springtime, one-night trip that eighth grade...
Chabad of SE Morris County Celebrates Solidarity Gala, Opens new branch at Madison's Drew University
MADISON, NJ - Over 300 attended Chabad of SE Morris County’s Solidarity Gala on June 18 th at 56 At Roseland, honoring Michael Seeve with the Community Leadership Award, Paul and Rachel Selvin with the Volunteers of the Year Award, and Jodi Prupis along with Jordyn, Leah, and Adele Flager with the Women of Valor Award. Hannah Naftal was the recipient of the Teen Visionary Award.
New Denver Broncos QB Zach Wilson Sells New Jersey Home for $950K
Zach Wilson, the Denver Broncos newly minted quarterback, recently sold his Florham Park, NJ, condo for $950,000. The three-bedroom, 2.5 bath townhome is situated in a brand-new development about 23 miles east of Met Life Stadium, where Wilson used to play for the New York Jets. But with a spring...
Mount Olive Pirates bring swimming, camaraderie and summer memories to township children for over 50 years
MOUNT OLIVE TWP. - The Mount Olive Pirates Swim Team has brought competitive swimming during the summer to children ages 5 to 18 for more than 50 years. “Our team prides itself in being a very tight-knit family with a passion for swimming,” Michelle Melendez fundraising coordinator for the team said. “The team was formed in 1972, one year after the Solar Swim Club opened its doors and 100 years after the founding of Mount Olive Township.
Chatham Township Environmental Commission receives Grants from ANJEC and the Jaycees
Thanks to the Association of New Jersey Environmental Commissions (ANJEC), The Chatham Township Environmental Commission (CTEC) has received a $1,500 grant to get started on a restoration project in the native tree grove adjacent to Castle Playground, located at Shunpike Park in Chatham Township. The trees in this grove are...
N.J. Gov. Phil Murphy met with Trump in Bedminster over the weekend
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy and First Lady Tammy Murphy met with former President Donald Trump at his Bedminster, N.J. property on Saturday to wish him well after the attempted assassination attempt a week earlier at a campaign rally in Butler, Pa., a spokesperson for the governor said Monday. The...
Centenary launches new entrepreneur training program for veterans
A recent program announced by Centenary University will provide training and coaching for veterans planning to start their own businesses. The free, virtual Veteran Venture Program (VVP) features seasoned entrepreneurs and industry leaders guiding participants through aspects of how to start a business. Topics include conducting a feasibility study, developing a business plan, and presenting the plan to potential investors and the public.
Bloomfield Police Department Police Blotter Week 28: July 8, 2024 to July 14, 2024
07/08/2024-Officers responded to the 200 block of Newark Avenue on report of a Theft from Auto. A resident received a notification that his debit card was used. When he went to check his vehicle for his wallet, he noticed it was missing. This incident is under investigation. 07/08/2024-Officers responded to...
National Night Out Set for August 6th in Morris Plains
MORRIS PLAINS, NJ - The Morris Plains Police will be hosting National Night Out on August 6th at Morris Plains Community Park. The event will take place from 5pm - 8:30pm. There will be emergency services apparatus to view, fun activities including a dunk tank and blow-up obstacle courses, give aways, and refreshments provided!
Criminal charges after Washington Township crash injures driver, two children
WASHINGTON TWP. — An Audubon man faces criminal charges after a single-vehicle accident that injured him and two children in his vehicle. Sean Asman, 31, was driving an auto that struck a utility pole off Hurffville Grenloch Roadnear Quay Park, according to Washington Township police. Two juvenile passengers were...
Emergency repairs set to wrap up this morning following fatal Route 3 crash in Clifton
The Passaic County Prosecutor's Office confirms the 55-year-old truck driver was killed. We're always interested in hearing about news in our community. Let us know what's going on!
Newton High School Alumnus Gets Picked During MLB 2024 Draft
NEWTON, NJ—Newton High School’s Class of 2020 alumni, Alexander Stone, was called up this past week during the 2024 Major League Baseball draft cycle. Stone signed as a catcher with the Toronto Blue Jays as an undrafted free agent to begin his professional career in the majors. “We're...
This new center in Paramus offers hope for NJ residents with I/DD, autism
As a parent, there’s no experience more emotionally taxing than watching your child face daily challenges. For me, this reality began when my son, Justin, received diagnoses of autism, developmental delays and verbal dyspraxia at a young age. In our quest for normalcy, every new day brought its own hurdles. My mind fixated on finding an oasis where Justin could prosper and receive the lifelong care he needs.
‘A Season to Remember’ for Summit Boys Lacrosse Team
SUMMIT, NJ -- As the Summit Boys Lacrosse team entered its spring season, the Hilltoppers knew they had plenty to live up to given their previous season. After all, the team had a tremendous year in winning multiple championships. Plus, with key players graduating, expectations for the new year could have been reasonably lowered as a younger group took the reins.
Florham Park firefighter honored for 50 years of service, new volunteer sworn in
FLORHAM PARK - One firefighter was commended for his 50 years of service and another was sworn in to start volunteering for the Fire Department during the Thursday, July 18 Borough Council meeting. The longtime firefighter was Robert Young, a former chief who used to work as the borough’s fire...
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